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

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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

A	Two
B	Six
C	Four
D	Five
E	Three

Question 4

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

A	1910
B	1913
C	1850
D	1867
E	1950

Question 5

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

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

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

A	Southeastern
B	Eastern
C	Northwestern
D	Western
E	Northern

Question 10 Explanation: 

Precipitation increases from E to W and S to N.

Question 11

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

A	It is an economic union between Belgium, Netherlands 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 Belgium, Norway and Luxembourg.
E	It is a military union between Bulgaria, Norway and Lithuania.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

A	Andes
B	Rundle
C	Rocky
D	Cordillera
E	Alpine

Question 14

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

Question 14 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 15

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 16 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 17

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

A	Austria
B	Greece
C	France
D	Germany
E	Estonia

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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	British Empire was in full control of the Western border.
C	Ottoman Empire was controlling the other parts of the Russian borders.
D	All other parts were covered with mountains.
E	Russia was fighting wars in several other fronts.

Question 20

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

A	Norway
B	Hungary
C	Slovenia
D	Belgium
E	Switzerland

Question 21

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

A	Liechtenstein
B	Vatican
C	Luxembourg
D	Andorra
E	San Marino

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 23 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 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 26 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 27

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

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

Question 27 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 28

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

A	Ukrainian
B	Romanian
C	Russian
D	Polish
E	Czech

Question 28 Explanation: 

Romanian is a Romance Group language.

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

A	Singapore
B	Kazakhstan
C	India
D	Pakistan
E	Sri Lanka

Question 33 Explanation: 

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

Question 34

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

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

Question 34 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 35

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

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

Question 36

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

A	1945
B	1993
C	1999
D	1960
E	1950

Question 37

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

A	France
B	Italy
C	Spain
D	Britain
E	Germany

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

A	Czech Republic
B	Switzerland
C	Austria
D	Norway
E	Belgium

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

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

A	Balkans
B	Urals
C	Pamirs
D	Carpathians
E	Caucasus

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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 Socialist System where the authority is completely controlled by a central government.
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 democratic system very similar to that of the Germany.

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

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	right after the industrial revolution in Britain.
D	after the industrial revolution spread across the Western Europe into Eastern Europe.
E	during the Renaissance

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

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

A	Australia
B	United States
C	India
D	Canada
E	Africa

Question 54

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

Question 55

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 is only used during the World War I and World War II to describe countries that supported Germany.
B	The term "Second World" was used to describe Communist regions.
C	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.
D	The term "Second World" has never been officially used by Geographers.
E	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.

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

A	Serbia
B	Romania
C	Czech Republic
D	Slovakia
E	Belarus

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

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

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

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

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

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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 A
C	Type B
D	Type C
E	Type D

Question 65 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 66

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

A	France
B	Germany
C	Austria
D	Bosnia
E	Spain

Question 67

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

A	Belgium
B	Denmark
C	Germany
D	Italy
E	France

Question 68

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

A	Spanish
B	Irish
C	English
D	Ukrainian
E	Polish

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

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

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

Question 71

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 horrific conditions of the sugar plantation industry.
C	The annihilation of the Middle American Native population.
D	The long history of African slave trade.
E	The tectonic activities that resulted in high frequency of volcanoes.

Question 72

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

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

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