World Geo MP1

What season begins in the Northern Hemisphere around June 20/21?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

In the Southern Hemisphere, what season starts around December 21/22?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Autumn

Which date marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere?

• March 20

• June 20/21

• September 22/23

• December 21/22

What is a key characteristic of a democracy?

• One ruler holds all the power

• People vote for their elected leaders

• The ruler is a religious leader

• The oldest male becomes the ruler

What is the goal of communism as an economic ideology?

• To maximize individual profits

• To create a classless, moneyless, and stateless society

• To promote private ownership of resources

• To encourage competition in the market

What characterizes the taiga biome?

• High temperatures and high humidity

• Long, cold winters and brief, cool summers

• Constant rainfall throughout the year

• Hot and dry climate

What is a region?

• An area with undefined boundaries

• An area that shares common characteristics or features

• A place with no cultural significance

• A location with no economic activity

What defines a formal region?

• People's perception and attitudes

• Specific, measurable characteristics and clear boundaries

• Randomly assigned characteristics

• Undefined boundaries

What is a perceptual region?

• Defined by specific, measurable characteristics

• Defined by people's perception and attitudes

• Defined by economic factors only

• Defined by physical boundaries

What is the process called when rocks are broken down through physical or chemical processes?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Plate Tectonics