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

A	Russian
B	Polish
C	Ukrainian
D	Romanian
E	Czech

Question 1 Explanation: 

Romanian is a Romance Group language.

Question 2

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

A	Eastern
B	Northern
C	Northwestern
D	Western
E	Southeastern

Question 2 Explanation: 

Precipitation increases from E to W and S to N.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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 type of economy can be used to separate one section from another.
C	The geographic location is irrelevant in this approach.
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 5

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

A	Slovakia
B	Belarus
C	Romania
D	Serbia
E	Czech Republic

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 7 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 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

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

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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 C
D	Type D
E	Type B

Question 13 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 14

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

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

Question 15

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

A	Cordillera
B	Alpine
C	Rundle
D	Rocky
E	Andes

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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 unequal distribution of wealth and power among the population.
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 20

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

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

Question 21

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

A	Slovenia
B	Belgium
C	Norway
D	Switzerland
E	Hungary

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

A	San Marino
B	Liechtenstein
C	Luxembourg
D	Andorra
E	Vatican

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

A	English
B	Ukrainian
C	Spanish
D	Irish
E	Polish

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

A	To rebuild Japan after the World War II
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 increase the funding for manufacturing of weapons during World War I to support troops

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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 officially used by Geographers.
B	The term "Second World" was used to describe Communist regions.
C	The term is only used during the World War I and World War II to describe countries that supported Germany.
D	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.
E	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.

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

A	Four
B	Six
C	Three
D	Five
E	Two

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

A	Austria
B	Greece
C	Germany
D	France
E	Estonia

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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

A	Austria
B	Bosnia
C	France
D	Spain
E	Germany

Question 36

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 composed of similar (if not same) ethnic groups.
C	Both countries located above the 50-degree North latitude.
D	Both countries has been a colony of the British Empire at some point of the history.
E	Both countries share a border with Alaska.

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

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	Kazakhstan
C	Sri Lanka
D	Singapore
E	India

Question 38 Explanation: 

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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 40 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 41

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

A	1867
B	1910
C	1850
D	1913
E	1950

Question 42

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	Increased mechanization
E	Britain’s technological innovations

Question 43

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 C
E	Type D

Question 43 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 44

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

A	Canada
B	India
C	Australia
D	Africa
E	United States

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

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

A	France
B	Germany
C	Belgium
D	Denmark
E	Italy

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

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

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

Question 48 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 49

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

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

Question 50

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

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

Question 51

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 52

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

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

Question 53

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 54

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

A	Pamirs
B	Caucasus
C	Balkans
D	Carpathians
E	Urals

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

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

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

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

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

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

Question 59

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	6th millennium B.C.
D	1st millennium B.C.
E	4th millennium B.C.

Question 60

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

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

Question 60 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 61

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

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

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

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

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

Question 65 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 66

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

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

Question 67

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

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

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

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	Fall of Roman Empire
D	World War I
E	Expansion of the Ottoman Empire

Question 70

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

A	1960
B	1993
C	1950
D	1945
E	1999

Question 71

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

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

Question 72

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

A	Switzerland
B	Austria
C	Norway
D	Belgium
E	Czech Republic

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