MP3 9 Weeks Exam REDO 2024-25 English Version

Use the information below to answer the question.

Which of these regions best replaces the question mark in the title?

• Central America

• West Africa

• Southwest Asia

• Eastern Europe

The most important users of desalinated water are in the Middle East, (mainly Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain), which uses about 70% of worldwide capacity; and in North Africa (mainly Libya and Algeria), which uses about 6% of worldwide capacity.

—U.S. Geological Survey, 2011  

Question: Besides providing drinking water, what is another major use of desalinated water?

• preserving habitats for endangered species

• irrigating crops for food production

• maintaining canal levels for boat traffic

• establishing precautions for flood control

When the Europeans redrew African borders for colonial powers, they ignored existing states, natural environments, and ethnic groups. How did this affect African nations as they gained independence from European powers?

• Many countries have worked cooperatively to solve their disputes.

• Many countries have thrived from independence.

• Many have suffered civil wars and brutal dictatorships.

• The redrawn boundaries settled many disputes between states.

Select all the correct answers.

Which places on the map identify areas that receive very little rainfall and therefore have little vegetation? Click the correct circles on the map. Choose TWO answers.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is . . . ruled by the Al Saud family. The population is approximately 28.5 million, including 5.8 million foreigners. Since 2005 King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ruled under the title Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, a reference to his responsibility for Islam’s two holiest sites in Mecca and Medina.

—“2009 Country Reports on Human Rights: Saudi Arabia,” U.S. Department of State, 2010

Use the excerpt below to answer the question.

Based on this excerpt, Saudi Arabia’s governmental structure can be described as a combination of which two systems?

• theocracy and monarchy

• democracy and theocracy

• republic and totalitarian

• totalitarian and dictatorship

Use the chart to answer the following question.

Which statement correctly describes a problem associated with the resources in this list?

• Declining demand has reduced incentives for companies to extract these natural resources.

• Competition among corporations and industries deters best use of resources.

• Obstacles in climate, distance, and terrain hinder full development of resources.

• Government support for agriculture has diverted investment away from natural resource extraction.

Use the image and chart to answer the following question:

Based on this description, which conclusion can be made about the Russian Federation?

• It has a highly developed economy.

• It leads the world in computer technology.

• It promotes free trade in the global economy.

• It is a global leader in environmental causes.

Use the table below to answer the question.

Which conclusion is supported by the information in this table?

• The government of Angola relies heavily on income from international trade.

• Lack of infrastructure in Angola contributes to the practice of subsistence activities.

• The country lacks the natural resources necessary to promote economic growth.

• Local cottage industries are heavily dependent on the construction industry.

Match the belief with the correct religion in the table below.

Choose the correct answer to each answer blank.

Select the type of economy that best matches each row.

a

b

c

Mixed economy

Communist

Free Market

Traditional

Socialist