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

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

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

Question 1 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 2

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

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

Question 3

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	Modern industries
C	Organization under the Roman Empire
D	Large urban populations
E	Unification in the war against the Mongol invaders

Question 4

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

A	Italy
B	Germany
C	Britain
D	France
E	Spain

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

A	Andorra
B	Vatican
C	Liechtenstein
D	San Marino
E	Luxembourg

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

Question 11 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 12

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

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

Question 13

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

A	Russian
B	Romanian
C	Czech
D	Ukrainian
E	Polish

Question 13 Explanation: 

Romanian is a Romance Group language.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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 17

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

A	Cordillera
B	Rundle
C	Rocky
D	Andes
E	Alpine

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

A	France
B	Bosnia
C	Austria
D	Spain
E	Germany

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

A	Three
B	Four
C	Five
D	Two
E	Six

Question 23

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

A	It is similar to Canada with a Federal System in place.
B	It is a Communist System where the authority is completely controlled by a central government.
C	It is similar to USA with a State System in place.
D	It is a Socialist 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 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

A	1960
B	1993
C	1999
D	1945
E	1950

Question 27

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 technological innovations
C	Increased mechanization
D	Britain’s global influence
E	Increased in agricultural production

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

A	Southeastern
B	Eastern
C	Northwestern
D	Northern
E	Western

Question 29 Explanation: 

Precipitation increases from E to W and S to N.

Question 30

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

A	Denmark
B	France
C	Italy
D	Belgium
E	Germany

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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	Costa Rica
D	Puerto Rico
E	Mexico

Question 34

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	5th millennium B.C.
D	4th millennium B.C.
E	3rd millennium B.C.

Question 35

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

A	Austria
B	Greece
C	France
D	Estonia
E	Germany

Question 36

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

A	Kazakhstan
B	India
C	Singapore
D	Sri Lanka
E	Pakistan

Question 36 Explanation: 

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

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

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	Pamirs
D	Urals
E	Balkans

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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

A	United States
B	India
C	Canada
D	Australia
E	Africa

Question 42

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

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

Question 42 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 43

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

Question 44

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

A	Belarus
B	Romania
C	Slovakia
D	Czech Republic
E	Serbia

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

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 D
C	Type E
D	Type C
E	Type B

Question 46 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 47

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

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

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

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

Question 50

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

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

Question 50 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 51

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

A	Belgium
B	Switzerland
C	Hungary
D	Norway
E	Slovenia

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

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

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

A	1867
B	1850
C	1910
D	1950
E	1913

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

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

Question 59 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 60

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

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

Question 61

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

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

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

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 64 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 65

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

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

Question 65 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 66

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

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

Question 67

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

A	Austria
B	Norway
C	Czech Republic
D	Switzerland
E	Belgium

Question 68

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

A	Polish
B	Ukrainian
C	Spanish
D	English
E	Irish

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

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

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

Question 71

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 72

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

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

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