Semester Review

Sasha is a bank manager. Every two weeks she receives a paycheck from the bank.

What do the paychecks represent?

• 1. her taxes

• 1. her credit

• 1. her income

• 1. her interest

Bethany wants to create a monthly budget. In order to do this, what will she need to know?

• 1. the difference between bonds and stocks

• 1. her monthly income and expenses

• 1. her savings account’s interest rate

• 1. the current inflation rate

What is a risk of using credit cards?

• 1. earning less on investments

• 1. falling into unnecessary debt

• 1. reducing income earned each month

• increasing the amount of taxes owed

Why does Turkey have an advantage over other countries in Southwest Asia (Middle East) with regard to the distribution of water?

• 1. because Turkey’s economy is less dependent on industries that create large amounts of water pollution

• 1. because the Black Sea, the largest source of freshwater in the region, is located off of Turkey’s northern coast

• 1. because the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, two of the primary sources of freshwater in the region, originate in Turkey

• 1. because Turkey’s population is less dependent on commercial agriculture than other countries in the region

Akram is a farmer in southern Syria, near the large city of Aleppo. For many years, he irrigated his farm with water from a nearby river and grew many crops. Then, his crops did poorly but grew well if he used fertilizers. That was around the time Aleppo’s population increased rapidly in size. Now, Akram cannot get anything to grow even though he keeps his field well watered.

What MOST LIKELY caused the failure of Akram’s farm?

• The fertilizer for the crops became too expensive.

• 1. The river used to irrigate his crops which is now polluted.

• The crops were not suited to growing in the desert.

• 1. The city of Aleppo has used up all of the water resources.

Which statement BEST completes the chart? 

• overgrazing

• water scarcity

• changes in climate 

• 1. high levels of acid rain

Which of the following explains why the population density varies from country to country in Southwest Asia? 

• 1. the availability of transportation

• 1. the availability of desalination

• 1. the availability of freshwater

• 1. the availability of education

Based on the maps, which of the following conclusions can be drawn?

• 1. The northern region of Southwest Asia (Middle East) is home only to nomads and small groups.

• 1. The people in Southwest Asia (Middle East) mostly live near rivers, coastline, or other water sources.

• 1. The large, flat plains in the southern region of Southwest Asia (Middle East) can support large populations.

• 1. The harsh climate in the northern region of Southwest Asia (Middle East) keeps people from settling there.

Which is a difference between the religious practices of the Persian and Kurdish populations of Southwest Asia?

• Wile most Persians practice Sunni Islam, most Kurdish people practice Judaism.

• 1. While most Persians practice Shia Islam, most Kurdish people practice Sunni Islam

• 1. While most Persians practice Shia Islam, most Kurdish people practice Christianity.

• 1. While most Persians practice Sunni Islam, most Kurdish people practice Shia Islam.

  
  

Which statement BEST describes Matthew and Jaylen?

• 1. Matthew and Jaylen are different ethnicities and follow the same religion.

• 1. Matthew and Jaylen are the same ethnicity and follow the same religion.

• 1. Matthew and Jaylen are the same ethnicity and follow different religions.

• 1. Matthew and Jaylen are different ethnicities and follow different religions.