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The following is a quiz with Regents '''Geography''' based questions. The term geography can be associated with the physical world (mountains, oceans, rivers, deserts, climate, rain forests, etc) and the effects geography has on location and people.

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{{#professor:Quiz #1b - Geography - (15 Questions)}}

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Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
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-Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
+The variety of geographic barriers has served to promote cultural diversity.
-Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
-Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.

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Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
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-topography
-type of climate
-elevation
+capital cities

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The geographic isolation of a society most often leads to the
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-development of trade
-promotion of cultural diffusion
+strengthening of traditional culture
-growth of international alliances

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One reason the Euphrates, Indus, Nile, and Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had
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-borders and elevations that were easy to defend
-rich deposits of coal and iron ores
+the means for irrigation and transportation
-locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rainfall

{In Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser’s seizure of the Suez Canal continued his policy of
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-attracting investments from Western banks
-supporting the rights of British workers
-eliminating criticism of political opponents
+establishing national control of vital resources

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*The east is bordered by the Yellow Sea.
*The population is concentrated along coast and in the river valleys.
*Mountains, plateaus, and deserts dominate the western region.
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To which country do all of these geographic statements apply?
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-England
+China
-Nicaragua
-Philippines

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One reason the cultures of North Africa developed differently from the cultures of the rest of Africa was that these areas of Africa were separated by the
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-Congo River Basin
-Great Rift Valley
+Sahara Desert
-Arabian Sea

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The Bantu cleared the land, then fertilized it with ashes. When the land could no longer support their families, the Bantu moved further south. By 1110 B.C., the Bantu had spread their rich culture throughout central and southern Africa.

Which agricultural technique is described in this passage?
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-irrigation
-terrace farming
-crop rotation
+slash-and-burn

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How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?
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-The unnavigable rivers in the northern part of the peninsula protected the Romans from their neighbors.
-The harsh climate prevented agricultural production on the Italian peninsula.
-The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions of’ the Italian peninsula.
+The location of the peninsula contributed to Roman control of the Mediterranean region.

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Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because
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-the pope had made it the capital of the Christian world
-it was a religious center for Muslims
+its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia
-it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires

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Throughout history, people have lived on savannas, in deserts, in mountains, along river valleys, along coastlines, and on islands. This statement demonstrates that people
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-develop a common language
-organize similar forms of government
+adapt their surroundings
-prefer to live in isolated areas

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How did topography and climate affect the history of Africa?
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-The slave trade declined in western Africa.
-Islam spread into southern Africa.
+European colonization of central Africa was delayed.
-Trade increased between southern and northern Africa.

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Italy, Korea, Spain, and India are similar in that each is considered
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-an archipelago
+a peninsula
-a landlocked nation
-an island nation

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How did the Inca adapt to their physical environment?
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-They built large fishing fleets to feed their populations.
+They built footbridges that connected their roads across the Andes.
-They established extensive trade agreements with Europe.
-They raised cattle and horses on the pampas

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In India, Bangladesh, and much of Southeast Asia, agricultural productivity is most affected by the
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+seasonal monsoons
-numerous deserts
-unnavigable rivers
-cold climate

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