Geography 535 – Geography World Affairs

Regions covered in Midterm I: Europe, Former USSR and Middle America. The in-class exam also will be in multiple choice format.

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Geography 213 (GEOG 213-UCAL) Midterm I

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Question 1

What type of regions are sharply defined (well defined)? (ID-WA1-07)

A	Cultural regions
B	Physical regions
C	Economic regions
D	Political regions
E	Religious regions

Question 2

Which of Europe’s micro-states is located between Belgium, Germany and France? (ID-WA1-44)

A	Luxembourg
B	San Marino
C	Andorra
D	Liechtenstein
E	Vatican

Question 3

Which of the following language is not belong to the Slavic Group? (ID-WA1-13)

A	Czech
B	Polish
C	Ukrainian
D	Russian
E	Romanian

Question 3 Explanation: 

Romanian is a Romance Group language.

Question 4

When was the Marshall Plan introduced by the US Government? (ID-WA1-66)

A	After the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe
B	During the Great Depression
C	After World War I during the 1920s
D	During the 1970s
E	Shortly after World War II

Question 5

According to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, Middle America is dominated by what type of climate? (ID-WA1-52)

A	Type A
B	Type D
C	Type B
D	Type C

Question 5 Explanation: 

A - Equatorial; tropical
B - Dry (Arid) climates
C - Subtropical; Mid-latitude humid; Mediterranean
D - Mid-latitude continental; Subarctic
E - Polar
H - Highland climates

Question 6

Which of the following was not a factor in the Industrial Revolution occurred in England? (ID-WA1-69)

A	Increased in agricultural production
B	Increased mechanization
C	Availability of gold and iron ore
D	Britain’s technological innovations
E	Britain’s global influence

Question 7

Alaska was once part of Russia. It was sold to USA in, (ID-WA1-29)

A	1867
B	1950
C	1850
D	1913
E	1910

Question 8

Where in USSR would you find the warmest winters? (ID-WA1-71)

A	Around the SE coast of the Black Sea
B	Along the Baltic coast
C	Southern Russia
D	Around far NE region
E	Southwestern Siberia

Question 9

Given the following map, the region highlighted in light orange which include Italy and Spain, has what type of climate (according to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system)? (ID-WA1-12)

Modified from: http://commons.wikimedia.org/ wiki/ File:Europe_biogeography_countries.svg

A	Type E
B	Type B
C	Type C
D	Type A
E	Type D

Question 9 Explanation: 

A - Equatorial; tropical
B - Dry (Arid) climates
C - Subtropical; Mid-latitude humid; Mediterranean
D - Mid-latitude continental; Subarctic
E - Polar
H - Highland climates

Question 10

The earliest European cultural diffusion occurred in Mesopotamia and Egypt around what period? (ID-WA1-19)

A	3rd millennium B.C.
B	5th millennium B.C.
C	1st millennium B.C.
D	4th millennium B.C.
E	6th millennium B.C.

Question 11

Which of the following countries has only one official language? (ID-WA1-58)

A	Czech Republic
B	Belgium
C	Norway
D	Switzerland
E	Austria

Question 12

Which of the following is not a transitional zone? (ID-WA1-06)

A	Countries that lies along the North Africa and South Africa division.
B	Canada - United States border region.
C	Region that has been geographically divided by Caucasus Mountains.
D	Kazakhstan - Russia border region.
E	Mexico - United States border region.

Question 12 Explanation: 

While Canada and US have their own independent societies, the cultural, religious, economical and other differences are not significant enough to call the border region a transitional zone.

Question 13

Which of the following Middle American country has the greatest African influence? (ID-WA1-61)

A	El Salvador
B	Guatemala
C	Cuba
D	Costa Rica
E	Jamaica

Question 14

Why was the Marshall Plan introduced by the US Government? (ID-WA1-67)

A	To rebuild Western European economies
B	To rebuild Japan after the World War II
C	To take the United States out of the Great Depression
D	To increase the funding for non-military goods during World War II to families at home
E	To increase the funding for manufacturing of weapons during World War I to support troops

Question 15

Which of the following statement is true about the current (2015) Russian Government? (ID-WA1-30)

A	It is similar to USA with a State System in place.
B	It is a democratic system very similar to that of the Germany.
C	It is similar to Canada with a Federal System in place.
D	It is a Communist System where the authority is completely controlled by a central government.
E	It is a Socialist System where the authority is completely controlled by a central government.

Question 16

Where does the only year-round ice-free Arctic coast in Russia located? (ID-WA1-64)

A	Near St. Petersburg
B	Northwestern European Russia (Kola Peninsula)
C	East closer to the border with China
D	Northern Siberia
E	The Far East close to the international date line

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a measure of social and economic growth of a region? (ID-WA1-40)

A	Distribution of wealth and equality
B	Energy consumption per capita
C	Gross National Product (GNP) per capita
D	Ethnic diversity
E	Education and literacy levels

Question 18

What part of Russia most likely have the highest precipitation? (ID-WA1-32)

A	Northwestern
B	Southeastern
C	Eastern
D	Northern
E	Western

Question 18 Explanation: 

Precipitation increases from E to W and S to N.

Question 19

What country situated between Italy, France, Germany and Austria? (ID-WA1-48)

A	Switzerland
B	Belgium
C	Hungary
D	Norway
E	Slovenia

Question 20

Majority of the European population is concentrated around what region? (ID-WA1-56)

A	Western Europe
B	Northern Europe
C	British Isles
D	Central Europe
E	Eastern Europe

Question 21

About how much of the population in Russia is ethically Russian? (ID-WA1-28)

A	About 10%
B	About 30%
C	About 80%
D	About 50%
E	About 99%

Question 21 Explanation: 

You should have a general idea about the ethnic Russian population. Above answers are intentionally not close to each other, hence you should be able to answer this question with a general idea of the Russian demographics.

Question 22

Which of the following language is a type of Germanic language? (ID-WA1-18)

A	Irish
B	Polish
C	Ukrainian
D	Spanish
E	English

Question 23

Which mountain range cut across both North and Middle America? (ID-WA1-49)

A	Rocky
B	Cordillera
C	Alpine
D	Andes
E	Rundle

Question 24

The Balkans are a part of which European topographic region? (ID-WA1-41)

A	Central Uplands
B	The Alpine system
C	Western Uplands
D	The North European Lowland
E	Central Highlands

Question 25

The term "Second World" is no longer used while the terms "First World" and "Third World" is used to describe socioeconomic growth of regions. What is the original purpose of the term, "Second World"? (ID-WA1-45)

A	The term "Second World" has never been used by North American educators, but it is often a term given to developing nations in other parts of the world.
B	The term "Second World" no longer applicable because in modern day, either a country is well developed or not at all. There is no in-between.
C	The term "Second World" was used to describe Communist regions.
D	The term is only used during the World War I and World War II to describe countries that supported Germany.
E	The term "Second World" has never been officially used by Geographers.

Question 26

What is the region (current name) where the first Russian literature and culture originated? (ID-WA1-38)

A	North Pole
B	Ukraine
C	Romania
D	Lithuania
E	Czech Republic

Question 27

You were traveling across Czech Republic. You have crossed the Austria-Czech Republic border. If you have started your joinery in Prague, in which direction you have traveled to reach the Austrian border? (ID-WA1-47)

A	North
B	East
C	South
D	It is impossible to deduce from the given information.
E	West

Question 28

The creation of democratic institutions and the emergence of modern nation-states originated...(ID-WA1-24)

A	right after the French revolution.
B	after the First World War
C	after the industrial revolution spread across the Western Europe into Eastern Europe.
D	right after the industrial revolution in Britain.
E	during the Renaissance

Question 29

Who was instrumental in providing Russia a permanent access to Black Sea? (ID-WA1-70)

A	Catherine the Great
B	Peter the Great
C	Nicholas II
D	Ivan III
E	Adolf Hitler

Question 30

Island of Hispaniola is divided between which two countries? (ID-WA1-63)

A	Cuba and Puerto Rico
B	Antigua and Barbuda
C	Haiti and the Dominican Republic
D	Cuba and the Dominican Republic
E	Trinidad and Tobago

Question 31

____ is surrounded by Sweden, Finland and Poland. (ID-WA1-10)

A	Mediterranean Sea
B	Black Sea
C	Baltic Sea
D	Caspian Sea
E	North Sea

Question 32

The Renaissances originated in... (ID-WA1-22)

A	16th century Britain
B	12th century Russia
C	14th century Italy
D	15th century Spain
E	15th century France

Question 33

According to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, Europe is dominated by what type of climate? (ID-WA1-11)

A	Type A
B	Type D
C	Type E
D	Type C
E	Type B

Question 33 Explanation: 

A - Equatorial; tropical
B - Dry (Arid) climates
C - Subtropical; Mid-latitude humid; Mediterranean
D - Mid-latitude continental; Subarctic
E - Polar
H - Highland climates

Question 34

Which of the following is not a criterion for systematic approach? (ID-WA1-01)

A	Geographic location.
B	Political system of the population.
C	Type of associations to organizations such as NATO.
D	Specific sociological or economical phenomena.
E	Cultural and religious aspects of the population.

Question 35

In 21^st century, which part of the Europe is politically most unstable? (ID-WA1-33)

A	Central Europe
B	Northern Europe
C	Mediterranean Europe
D	Eastern Europe
E	Western Europe

Question 36

The two levels of development, developed and developing, is separated by...(ID-WA1-08)

A	...topographical features.
B	...the Brandt Line.
C	...geographical features.
D	...political systems.
E	...the equator.

Question 37

Which of the following can be used to describe both Canada and Russia? (ID-WA1-27)

A	Both countries composed of similar (if not same) ethnic groups.
B	Both countries located above the 50-degree North latitude.
C	Both countries share a border with Alaska.
D	Both countries has been a colony of the British Empire at some point of the history.
E	Both countries have Germanic language such as English, French and Russian as official languages.

Question 38

Which of the following Middle American country had (or currently has) the most recent non-Communist dictatorship type government? (ID-WA1-53)

A	Mexico
B	Cuba
C	Puerto Rico
D	Costa Rica
E	Haiti

Question 39

What is the mountain range that forms the topographic boundary between Europe and Asia in southern Russia? (ID-WA1-43)

A	Carpathians
B	Caucasus
C	Urals
D	Pamirs
E	Balkans

Question 40

Which of the following European country is a non-nation state? (ID-WA1-09)

A	Belgium
B	France
C	Italy
D	Germany
E	Denmark

Question 41

Which of the following country is a part of Northern Europe? (ID-WA1-05)

A	Greece
B	Austria
C	France
D	Estonia
E	Germany

Question 42

Honduras belongs to which sub-region of Middle American realm(s)? (ID-WA1-57)

A	Mainland and Central America
B	Caribbean
C	Rimland
D	Central America and Rimland
E	Caribbean and Rimland

Question 43

Which of the following country is a part of Mediterranean Europe? (ID-WA1-04)

A	France
B	Germany
C	Bosnia
D	Spain
E	Austria

Question 44

Given the following map, the region highlighted in dark blue which include Sweden and Finland, has what type of climate (according to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system)? (ID-WA1-16)

Modified from: http://commons.wikimedia.org/ wiki/ File:Europe_biogeography_countries.svg

A	Type A
B	Type B
C	Type E
D	Type D
E	Type C

Question 44 Explanation: 

A - Equatorial; tropical
B - Dry (Arid) climates
C - Subtropical; Mid-latitude humid; Mediterranean
D - Mid-latitude continental; Subarctic
E - Polar
H - Highland climates

Question 45

According to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, Russia is dominated by what type of climate? (ID-WA1-34)

A	Type E
B	Type A
C	Type B
D	Type C
E	Type D

Question 45 Explanation: 

A - Equatorial; tropical
B - Dry (Arid) climates
C - Subtropical; Mid-latitude humid; Mediterranean
D - Mid-latitude continental; Subarctic
E - Polar
H - Highland climates

Question 46

What is Benelux union? (ID-WA1-20)

A	It is a military union between Belgium, Norway and Luxembourg.
B	It is a economic union between Bulgaria, Norway and Lithuania.
C	It is the term given to describe the first three nations to join the European Union (EU).
D	It is a military union between Bulgaria, Norway and Lithuania.
E	It is an economic union between Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Question 47

All of the following countries can be attributed to "third world" by definition except ____, which is a developed nation. (ID-WA1-55)

A	India
B	Kazakhstan
C	Pakistan
D	Singapore
E	Sri Lanka

Question 47 Explanation: 

This is why the general geographical division between "first world" and "second world" is not always perfect.

Question 48

When did the European Union was formed? (ID-WA1-54)

A	1945
B	1950
C	1993
D	1999
E	1960

Question 49

According to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system, Ireland has what type of climate? (ID-WA1-39)

A	Type A
B	Type E
C	Type B
D	Type C
E	Type D

Question 49 Explanation: 

A - Equatorial; tropical
B - Dry (Arid) climates
C - Subtropical; Mid-latitude humid; Mediterranean
D - Mid-latitude continental; Subarctic
E - Polar
H - Highland climates

Question 50

Who was pioneering in the establishment of Odessa as a commercial port in Russia? (ID-WA1-35)

A	Ivan III the Great
B	Ivan IV the Great
C	Peter the Great
D	Ivan I the Great
E	Catherine the Great

Question 51

Why did the Russian Empire expands to the East? (ID-WA1-37)

A	Low population density and relatively flat land mass on the East side.
B	Russia was fighting wars in several other fronts.
C	Ottoman Empire was controlling the other parts of the Russian borders.
D	British Empire was in full control of the Western border.
E	All other parts were covered with mountains.

Question 52

How many main topographic units can be found in Europe? (ID-WA1-14)

A	Four
B	Five
C	Six
D	Two
E	Three

Question 53

What caused the rapid population growth between 16th to 18th century? (ID-WA1-23)

A	Economic integration facilitated by greater cooperation between nations.
B	Very high social stability of the region.
C	Collapse of the class and caste system after fall of several monarchies.
D	Agricultural advancement due to industrial revolution.
E	Rapid increased in inequalities resulting large population growths in poor regions.

Question 54

The term "Ring of Fire" is used to describe what situation in the Middle America? (ID-WA1-50)

A	The unequal distribution of wealth and power among the population.
B	The long history of African slave trade.
C	The annihilation of the Middle American Native population.
D	The horrific conditions of the sugar plantation industry.
E	The tectonic activities that resulted in high frequency of volcanoes.

Question 55

Which of the following countries surround the Mediterranean Sea? (ID-WA1-15)

A	Greece, Bulgaria and Spain
B	Greece, Denmark and Spain
C	Poland and Germany
D	France, Spain and Italy
E	Spain, Italy and Croatia

Question 56

Who initially took over the great Roman Empire that lead to eventual decline of the Roman civilization? (ID-WA1-26)

A	Alliance of several Roman sub-regions
B	Low class and low caste Romans
C	Slave of Roman Empire
D	Western Europeans
E	Barbarians

Question 57

What was the key event that eventually lead or facilitated the fall of Russian Empire? (ID-WA1-36)

A	World War I
B	Fall of Roman Empire
C	Fall of the French kingdom
D	Expansion of the Ottoman Empire
E	World War II

Question 58

Which country played a vital role in emergence of both World War I and World War II? (ID-WA1-25)

A	France
B	Spain
C	Britain
D	Germany
E	Italy

Question 59

What is the most important factor that influenced the industrial revolution in Europe? (ID-WA1-03)

A	Favorable climate for the population growth.
B	Waterways and ocean shipping routes.
C	Extremely low population growth.
D	Volatile political and economic climate.
E	Abundance of natural resources.

Question 60

What is the primary reason for the fair climate in Europe? (ID-WA1-17)

A	Gulf Stream
B	Subtropical to tropical latitude
C	Large land mass
D	Northwestern winds and low altitude
E	War bodies of seas around Europe

Question 61

Which of the the following statement is true about the regional approach? (ID-WA1-02)

A	The geographic location is irrelevant in this approach.
B	The type of economy can be used to separate one section from another.
C	North and South America is considered as one section under this approach.
D	The specific socio-ethnic background is irrelevant in this approach.
E	Political unity can be used as a method to separate one section from another.

Question 62

The culture of Haiti is highly influenced by the ____ while culture of Dominican Republic is highly influenced by the ____. (ID-WA1-51)

A	Spanish, German
B	Spanish, British
C	Spanish, Americans
D	French, British
E	French, Spanish

Question 63

How would you classify Ireland according to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system? (ID-WA1-59)

A	D-Type
B	C-Type
C	A-Type
D	E-Type
E	B-Type

Question 64

The industrial revolution and its benefits did not reach the continental Europe immediately from Britain because... (ID-WA1-21)

A	Britain blocked access to waterways
B	Napoleonic Wars
C	Lack of natural resources in continental Europe
D	Political divisions between major players such as Germany and Russia
E	World War I and II

Question 65

Which of the following country shares a border with modern day Russia? (ID-WA1-46)

A	Romania
B	Slovakia
C	Belarus
D	Czech Republic
E	Serbia

Question 66

Which country received the majority of the US Government Marshall Plan funds? (ID-WA1-68)

A	West Germany
B	United States itself
C	France
D	United Kingdom
E	Japan

Question 67

The Russia rapidly expanded into Central Asia, (ID-WA1-42)

A	after the Bolshevik Revolution.
B	during the reign of Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century.
C	in the middle of the 1800s.
D	during the early 1900s.
E	during the early 1700s with Peter the Great

Question 68

Since 1500s what advantage did the Western European states have that helped build their socio-economic status? (ID-WA1-65)

A	Proximity to sea routes and the lands of the New World
B	Unification in the war against the Mongol invaders
C	Modern industries
D	Large urban populations
E	Organization under the Roman Empire

Question 69

After Russia, which country has the second largest legal territorial control? (ID-WA1-72)

A	India
B	Australia
C	Canada
D	Africa
E	United States

Question 70

How would you classify western Germany according to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system? (ID-WA1-60)

A	E-Type
B	A-Type
C	C-Type
D	D-Type
E	None of the listed answers are correct.

Question 71

Majority of the Russian population is concentrated around what type of geographic regions? (ID-WA1-31)

A	Siberian arctic regions
B	Mountain ranges
C	Lowland regions
D	Eastern highland regions
E	Arctic regions

Question 72

How would you classify northern Mexico region close to the border with New Mexico according to Köppen–Geiger climate classification system? (ID-WA1-62)

A	D-type
B	A-type
C	B-type
D	C-type
E	E-type

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