World Geography Semester 1 Final Exam 25

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Explain what relative location means.

Describing where something is by saying what it’s close to.

Explain what absolute location means.

It is the exact spot.

What is “movement”? What are the three types?

How people, things, and ideas travel from one place to another. People, goods, and ideas are examples.

How much of the earth’s surface is covered in water?

71%

How does erosion work?

When wind, water, or ice slowly break down and carry away rocks and dirt.

What are faults, why is it important to know where they are?

Faults are big cracks in the earth’s crust where rocks have broken. It is important to know because earthquakes happen along faults. Helping us prepare and build safe buildings.

Explain the relationship between elevation and climate?

Higher elevation means the weather is usually colder. It often gets more rain or snow, too.

Explain the characteristics of an ethnic group.

Is a group of people who share things like the same language, religion, history, or traditions.

Why is NAFTA important? What countries make up NAFTA?

It is  important for creating a free-trade zone among Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

What do the governments of the United States and Canada share?

Defense and security, law enforcement, trade and economics, management of natural resources and environment issues.

 Where does the Mississippi River begin?

Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota.

 What is an immigrant?

Who leaves their home country to permanently settle in another country.

 Why do people immigrate?  (Name three reasons, circle the most important reason.) 

To find better jobs, to escape war, and higher wages.

Where are the Andes Mountains? Why does that matter?

The Andes Mountains run along the entire western side of South America. It matters because they are the world’s longest mountain range.

What places make up Latin America (3)?

Mexico and central america, south america, and the caribbean

What River is the longest in the western hemisphere?

Missouri river

What was the religion and language of the conquistadors?

Religion: Roman Catholic

Language: Spanish

After many Latin American countries gained their independence what didn’t change?

The social structure and the economic situation

What international oil trading organization is Venezuela part of?

Organization of the petroleum exporting countries (OPEC)

 What is carnival?

Carnival is a festival of celebration

What is hydroelectric power?

It is a clean energy source that makes electricity by using the natural flow of water, usually from a river or dam, to spin a turbine.

Where are the Pyrenees Mountains?

The Pyrenees Mountains form a natural border between Spain and France. They separate the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe.

Which places are included in the British Islands?

Great Britain and ireland

Who struggled for power in the Cold War? Why?

Communist and Non-Communist countries

What regions of Europe are included in the European Union?

Western, Northern, Central, and Southern Europe.

Name the major religions of Europe.  How has that changed in the past 500 years?

Roman Catholic, eastern Orthodox, protestant is the top 3. It used to be Judaism, and now Judaism is the smallest religion in Europe.

What is the purpose of the EU?

Encourage peace and avoid war and promote a single market for trade

How does acid rain start?  Where in Europe is acid rain most prevalent?

Acid rain starts when pollution from burning fossil fuels goes into the air and mixes with water, oxygen, and other chemicals in the clouds. It happens in European countries.

Why do most Russians live in the West?

The climate is milder there, the capital cities (Moscow and St. Petersburg) are in the west, the land is better for farming and has better infrastructure. 80% live there.

 What is the Capital of Russia?

Moscow

Russia is one of the world’s leading exporters of what natural resource?

Oil/Gas

Where do most of Russia’s Muslim population live?

The southern part of Russia since it close to the middle east.

What is permafrost?

It is any ground that has been completely frozen below 0 c or 32 for two or more years straight.