2024 World Geography Semester 1 Exam

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Which 2 cities have opposite seasons? Boston and Calgary, Warsaw and Madrid, Alexandria and Johannesburg, Brasilia and Durban

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Alexandria and Johannesburg

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The map below shows rainforests around the world. Which continent does not have a rainforest? South America, Asia, Africa, Europe

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Europe

Front

Which factor most discourages the use of these types of resources?

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Environmental issues

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How do natural resources most affect economic activities?

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Natural resources are positive because they contribute to a country's economy.

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Which region is shaded on the map? (Map A)

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Coastal Plains

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Name the physical feature: Andes Mountain, Amazon Rain Forest, Atacoma Desert, Amazon River

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Amazon Rain Forest

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What is true of the Great Lakes?

Back

Serve as a natural border between the U.S. and Canada.

Front

Which North American region is furthest north with a tundra of scrubby trees and short, dry grasses and few people due to its extremely cold climate?

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Canadian Shield

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Which region is located in southeastern United States along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico?

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Coastal Plains

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Why does agriculture thrive in the Great Plains?

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Rich soil and temperate climate