Q2 Review

Select the 2 correct statements that describe the physical geography of South America?

• Paraguay consists of river basins, mountains, highlands, & coastal plains.

• Andes Mountains are located on the western part of the continent.

• The Patagonia is a highlands region in southern South America.

• The Amazon River basin is located in the southern part of the continent.

This photograph depicts which geographic region in South America?

• Amazon River Basin in Brazil

• Pampas agricultural region in Argentina

• The Llanos, a grassland region in Columbia

• Atacama Desert in Chile

Which two statements describe the cultural landscape of South America?

• English is the official language of most countries of South America.

• The major ethnic background of South America is Japanese.

• Many South Americans are Roman Catholics.

• European nation had a cultural impact on the countries of South America.

Read the passage. Which statement best summarizes the source?

• Women and Indians gained the right to vote, making Bolivia a very poor country.

• Generals ruled Bolivia and organized a large, powerful military.

• Corrupt military leaders caused Bolivia to become one of the poorest countries in South America.

• Sweeping land reform cause Bolivia to become a wealthy nation.

Based on the image, what can we conclude about human interaction and the environment?

• Elevation impacts the type of crops farmer can grow.

• The higher in elevation a person lives, the hotter the temperatures.

• Farmers can grow citrus products at any elevation.

• Most South Americans live at an elevation between sea level and 3,000 feet.

What statement is CORRECT about South America's population density?

• Most of the people live on the western side of South America, with a sparsely populated east coast.

• The area of densest population are long the coast, while the interior does not have as many people.

• The southern part of the continent is densely populated, but the northern part of the continent is not.

• The largest urban areas are located inland, while the coastal areas of South America are rural.

What is TRUE about European landforms?

• Europe is surrounded on the east and south by large bodies of water.

• Mountains are located in eastern, western, northern, and southern Europe.

• Central Russia consists of plateaus and lowlands.

• Southern Europe is primarily made up of plans and grasslands.

Select the TWO statements are TRUE. Which assumptions regarding human interaction with the environment are true.

• Climate in Eastern European is too cold to grown any type of crop.

• It is unlikely that people living in the interior of Europe work in coal mine.

• Fishing is a major industry in surrounding oceans and seas.

• Some people living in northern Europe work in the offshore oil industry.

Which statements are correct about Europe's population could be made based on this graph?

• Life expectancy is high, indicating good healthcare system.

• Europe's population is growing too rapidly and cities are too crowded.

• The middle aged population cohort is probably able to take care of the elderly.

• The high number of children (under 15) have no one to take care of them.

Which category best describes the religious majority of Western Europe?

• Eastern Orthodox

• Protestant

• Roman Catholic

• Other religions