finals

Question 1

What is the geographic relationship between the United States and Canada?

Answer 1

They are neighboring countries

Question 2

Which mountain system is located west of the plains in the United States and Canada?

Answer 2

Rockies

Question 3

What is the line in the Rockies that marks the separation between rivers flowing eastward and westward called?

Answer 3

Continental Divide

Question 4

Where are significant deposits of oil and natural gas found?

Answer 4

All of the above

Question 5

Which ocean does not border the United States and Canada?

Answer 5

Indian

Question 6

Which climate type is found along the Arctic coast of Alaska and Canada?

Answer 6

Tundra

Question 7

What is the primary reason for the United States having more climate zones than Canada?

Answer 7

It extends over a larger area north to south

Question 8

In which climate zone is most of Canada’s population concentrated?

Answer 8

Humid continental

Question 9

What is permafrost?

Answer 9

Permanently frozen ground

Question 10

Which winds significantly affect the marine west coast climate?

Answer 10

Prevailing westerlies

Question 11

What type of vegetation is typically found in the humid continental climate zone of the United States?

Answer 11

Deciduous forests east of the Mississippi River

Question 12

Which U.S. region experiences a Mediterranean climate?

Answer 12

The central and southern coasts of California

Question 13

What characterizes the climate of the Great Plains and northern Great Basin?

Answer 13

Semiarid

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the desert climate in the southwestern states?

Answer 14

Abundant vegetation

Question 15

Where in the United States can you find a tropical wet climate?

Answer 15

a. Hawaii

Question 16

What type of climate is found in southern Florida?

Answer 16

a. Tropical wet and dry

Question 17

Which natural feature in Florida is characterized by tall grasses and scattered trees?

Answer 17

b. The Everglades

The Everglades is a unique ecosystem known for its wetlands and diverse wildlife.

Question 18

What weather phenomenon is common in ‘Tornado Alley’?

Answer 18

c. Tornadoes

Tornado Alley is known for frequent tornado occurrences due to specific climatic conditions.

Question 19

Which two air masses often clash to produce violent storms over the plains region?

Answer 19

c. Warm Gulf air and cold Canadian air

The clash of these air masses creates severe weather patterns.

Question 20

In which season are hurricanes most likely to occur along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts?

Answer 20

c. Summer and fall

Hurricane season typically peaks during the summer and fall months.

Question 21

What type of natural disaster is most likely to affect areas along major rivers like the Mississippi?

Answer 21

c. Flooding

Flooding is a common risk for regions near large rivers.

Question 22

Which climate type is characterized by hot, muggy summers and mild, cool winters?

Answer 22

c. Humid subtropical

Humid subtropical climates are known for their distinct seasonal temperature variations.

Question 23

What is the primary vegetation type in the semiarid climate regions?

Answer 23

b. Short grasses and shrubs

Semiarid regions typically support vegetation that can survive with limited moisture.

Question 24

Which factor contributes to the long growing season in the humid subtropical climate?

Answer 24

c. Combination of mild temperatures and adequate rainfall

This combination allows for extended agricultural productivity.

Question 25

What type of forest can be found on the Washington coast?

Answer 25

c. Cool, wet rainforest ## Footnote The Washington coast features lush rainforests due to its climate.

Question 26

Which mountain range runs along the western edge of South America?

Answer 26

c. Andes Mountains ## Footnote The Andes are the longest continental mountain range in the world.

Question 27

What is the name for the vast plains in Colombia and Venezuela used for livestock grazing and farming?

Answer 27

d. Llanos ## Footnote The Llanos are known for their rich biodiversity and agricultural significance.

Question 28

Which river is considered the world's largest in terms of water volume?

Answer 28

c. Amazon River ## Footnote The Amazon River has the highest discharge of any river in the world.

Question 29

What are the grasslands with rich soil found in northern Argentina and Uruguay called?

Answer 29

b. Pampas ## Footnote The Pampas are known for their fertile soil, making them ideal for agriculture.

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major river systems in South America?

Answer 30

d. Mississippi River ## Footnote The Mississippi River is located in the United States, not South America.

Question 31

What is the approximate north-to-south distance of Latin America?

Answer 31

c. 7,000 miles

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a major group of Caribbean Islands?

Answer 32

d. The Galapagos Islands.

Question 33

What is the name for the wide lower course of a river where its current is met by the tides?

Answer 33

c. Estuary.

Question 34

Which country in Central America is relatively rich in petroleum resources?

Answer 34

d. Mexico.

Question 35

What is the term for the mountainous or hilly sections of a country?

Answer 35

b. Highlands.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a major mineral resource found in Latin America?

Answer 36

d. Platinum.

Question 37

What is the capital and largest city of the Bahamas?

Answer 37

c. Nassau.

Question 38

Which country turned to mining and processing bauxite to reduce dependence on agriculture and tourism?

Answer 38

b. Jamaica.

Question 39

What is the name of the savanna-like plains in Brazil suitable for farming?

Answer 39

c. Cerrado.

Question 40

Which river forms part of the border between Argentina and Uruguay?

Answer 40

c. Paraná River.

Question 41

What type of economy initially dominated Jamaica before it turned to mineral resources?

Answer 41

c. Plantation economy.

Question 42

Which country is rich in hydroelectric power due to its many rivers and waterfalls?

Answer 42

d. Brazil.

Question 43

What is the name for the cowboys of Argentina and Uruguay?

Answer 43

b. Gauchos.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a use for resources found in the Amazon rainforest?

Answer 44

d. Electronics manufacturing.

Question 45

What natural feature did Simón Bolívar use to his advantage during South American wars of independence?

Answer 45

b. Andes Mountains.

Question 46

Which of the following is the largest rain forest in Latin America?

Answer 46

b. Amazon rain forest.

Question 47

What is the primary reason for the variety of climates in Latin America?

Answer 47

c. Span across the equator

Question 48

In which climate zone are savannas typically found?

Answer 48

c. Tropical wet and dry

Question 49

Which animal is NOT mentioned as native to the Amazon rain forest?

Answer 49

d. Llama

Question 50

What type of climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters?

Answer 50

d. Mediterranean

Question 51

Where is the Atacama Desert located?

Answer 51

c. Chile

Question 52

Which climate zone is typically found in the mountains of Mexico and South America?

Answer 52

b. Highland

Question 53

What is the dominant vegetation in Mediterranean climate zones?

Answer 53

c. Chaparral

Question 54

Which country does NOT have areas with a humid subtropical climate?

Answer 54

c. Chile

Question 55

What factor does NOT contribute to the variety of climate and vegetation in Latin America?

Answer 55

d. Tectonic plate movement

Question 56

In which part of Latin America would you find a marine west coast climate?

Answer 56

c. Southwestern South America

Question 57

What is a unique ecosystem described as a community of plants and animals living in balance?

Answer 57

d. Rain forest

Question 58

Which tree is mentioned as growing up to 150 feet high in the Amazon rain forest?

Answer 58

d. Brazil nut

Question 59

What type of climate is found in parts of northern Mexico?

Answer 59

b. Desert

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a semiarid climate?

Answer 60

d. Constant high humidity

Question 61

In which climate zone would you expect to find the most biodiversity?

Answer 61

b. Tropical wet

Question 62

What type of vegetation is typically found in marine west coast climate zones?

Answer 62

c. Forests

Question 63

Which of the following areas experiences rainy winters and hot, humid summers?

Answer 63

c. Southern Brazil

Question 64

What is the primary vegetation found in tropical wet and dry climate zones?

Answer 64

b. Savannas

Question 65

Which factor does NOT influence highland climates?

Answer 65

c. Ocean proximity

Question 66

Why is Europe often called a 'peninsula of peninsulas'?

Answer 66

b. It consists of one large peninsula and several smaller ones

Question 67

Which peninsula is located in northern Europe?

Answer 67

a. Scandinavian Peninsula

Question 68

Which feature is commonly found along the coasts of Norway, created by glaciers?

Answer 68

b. Fjords

Question 69

The Pyrenees Mountains separate which countries?

Answer 69

b. Spain and France

Question 70

What is the name of the major mountain chain that arcs across several European countries, including France, Italy, and Switzerland?

Answer 70

a. Alps

Question 71

Why is the Northern European Plain significant for agriculture?

Answer 71

c. It is one of the most fertile agricultural regions in the world.

Question 72

Which of the following is a reason why rivers are important to Europe's economy?

Answer 72

a. They allow transportation of goods and people.

Question 73

What is the longest river in Europe, flowing from Moscow to the Caspian Sea?

Answer 73

b. Volga

Question 74

Which of the following best describes uplands?

Answer 74

c. Hills or low mountains with plateaus

Question 75

Which two natural resources are abundant in Europe and contributed to its early industrialization?

Answer 75

b. Coal and iron ore

Question 76

What has caused the shrinking of the Aral Sea?

Answer 76

c. Irrigation for cotton fields

Question 77

What percentage of Europe's land is suitable for agriculture compared to the world average?

Answer 77

c. 33%

Question 78

The Massif Central is a region of uplands located in?

Answer 78

a. France

Question 79

What type of energy source was discovered beneath the North Sea in 1959?

Answer 79

b. Oil and natural gas

Question 80

Which of the following countries uses peat as a major fuel source due to the scarcity of coal and other energy sources?

Answer 80

c. Ireland

Question 81

Which seas border the Scandinavian Peninsula?

Answer 81

a. Norwegian Sea, North Sea, Baltic Sea

Question 82

What are fjords, and where are they commonly found?

Answer 82

c. U-shaped valleys filled with seawater, found in Norway

Question 83

Which of the following mountain chains forms a natural barrier between Spain and the rest of Europe?

Answer 83

a. Pyrenees

Question 84

What is the significance of Europe's rivers, such as the Rhine and Danube?

Answer 84

b. They serve as transportation routes for goods and people.

Question 85

What percentage of Europe's land is suitable for agriculture, compared to the world average?

Answer 85

c. 33%

Question 86

What type of climate is found in much of western Europe, including northern France and Germany?

Answer 86

b. Marine west coast

Question 87

What ocean current helps create a mild climate in Western Europe?

Answer 87

a. North Atlantic Drift

Question 88

Which of the following describes the mistral wind?

Answer 88

b. A cold, dry wind from the north

Question 89

In which regions of Europe is a humid continental climate found?

Answer 89

c. British Isles and Scandinavia

Question 90

What is a major crop grown in the Mediterranean climate region?

Answer 90

d. Olives

Question 91

What is a distinguishing feature of the tundra climate in northern Scandinavia?

Answer 91

a. Permafrost

Question 92

What wind blows from North Africa across the Mediterranean into southern Europe?

Answer 92

b. Sirocco

Question 93

What type of vegetation is common in the Mediterranean climate zone?

Answer 93

a. Evergreen shrubs and short trees

Question 94

Why is northern Scandinavia sometimes called the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?

Answer 94

d. Some summer days have no night, and some winter days have no sun.