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

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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 2 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 3

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

A	Norway
B	Belgium
C	Slovenia
D	Switzerland
E	Hungary

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

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

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

A	Belarus
B	Serbia
C	Romania
D	Slovakia
E	Czech Republic

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 1970s
C	During the Great Depression
D	Shortly after World War II
E	After World War I during the 1920s

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

A	Vatican
B	Liechtenstein
C	Luxembourg
D	San Marino
E	Andorra

Question 22

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

A	English
B	Irish
C	Spanish
D	Polish
E	Ukrainian

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

A	Pakistan
B	Sri Lanka
C	India
D	Singapore
E	Kazakhstan

Question 24 Explanation: 

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

Question 25

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

A	Pamirs
B	Carpathians
C	Balkans
D	Urals
E	Caucasus

Question 26

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

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

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

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

Question 28

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" has never been used by North American educators, but it is often a term given to developing nations in other parts of the world.
D	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.
E	The term "Second World" has never been officially used by Geographers.

Question 29

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

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

Question 29 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 30

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

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

Question 31

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

A	Austria
B	France
C	Greece
D	Germany
E	Estonia

Question 32

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	World War I and II
C	Lack of natural resources in continental Europe
D	Political divisions between major players such as Germany and Russia
E	Napoleonic Wars

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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

A	Norway
B	Austria
C	Switzerland
D	Belgium
E	Czech Republic

Question 36

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

Question 36 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 37

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

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

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

A	To rebuild Western European economies
B	To take the United States out of the Great Depression
C	To rebuild Japan after the World War II
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 43

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

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

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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	French, Spanish
C	Spanish, British
D	Spanish, Americans
E	French, British

Question 46

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

A	Ukrainian
B	Russian
C	Polish
D	Czech
E	Romanian

Question 46 Explanation: 

Romanian is a Romance Group language.

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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	Haiti
C	Cuba
D	Costa Rica
E	Puerto Rico

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

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

A	1910
B	1867
C	1850
D	1950
E	1913

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

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	Britain
D	Germany
E	Spain

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

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

A	Austria
B	Spain
C	France
D	Germany
E	Bosnia

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

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

Question 57 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 58

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

A	Denmark
B	Belgium
C	France
D	Germany
E	Italy

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

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	Southwestern Siberia
D	Around far NE region
E	Southern Russia

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

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

A	1950
B	1999
C	1993
D	1960
E	1945

Question 64

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

A	Three
B	Two
C	Six
D	Five
E	Four

Question 65

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	Arctic regions
E	Siberian arctic regions

Question 66

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	Kazakhstan - Russia border region.
C	Mexico - United States border region.
D	Region that has been geographically divided by Caucasus Mountains.
E	Canada - United States border region.

Question 66 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 67

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

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

Question 67 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 68

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

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

Question 69

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

A	Rundle
B	Alpine
C	Andes
D	Cordillera
E	Rocky

Question 70

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

A	Northwestern
B	Northern
C	Eastern
D	Western
E	Southeastern

Question 70 Explanation: 

Precipitation increases from E to W and S to N.

Question 71

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

A	Africa
B	United States
C	Australia
D	Canada
E	India

Question 72

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

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

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