World Geography Final

Tsunamis often occur in East Asia. What Causes them?

• A dramatic change in temperature
• A volcanic eruption
• Deforestation
• An earthquake

Although there is great diversity in religion in Latin America, what is the dominant religion?

• Judaism
• Islam
• Buddhism
• Catholicism

Japan is an archipelago. What is that ?

• An island located in the Pacific Ocean
• An island made of coral
• A chain of islands
• A group of islands formed from volcanic lava

Which of the following is a line of longitude?

• International Date Line
• Equator
• 30° South
• Tropic of Cancer

Which of the following factors best explains why the Ring of Fire is susceptible to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

• Plate tectonics
• Elevation
• Climate
• Latitude

What is a map projection?

• A way of representing a round globe on a flat map
• A way to enlarge maps
• A way of showing the image of a map on a wall
• A map that includes all countries on earth

Which of the following is an example of a trade sanction?

• Eliminating import quotas
• Reducing the tariff on exports
• Raising trade deficits
• Increasing the tariff on imports

Contour lines on a map indicate which of the following?

• Distance
• Direction
• Elevation
• Boundaries

All of the following can change over time except:

• The physical characteristics of a place
• The cultural characteristics of a place
• The relative location of a place
• The absolute location of a place

What is an embargo?

• A ban on trade
• A military action
• Invasion of a foreign nation
• A high tax on imports