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Quiz Preview | Go back Student's Name appears here | Course Name appears here | QuizStar Geography Pretest Quiz Directions Choose the BEST answer for each question. Directions: 1. Answer the questions below by clicking the button next to the best answer choice or typing your correct answer. Each question's answers are in grey. 2. At the end of every page click the next button to move forward to the next page. DO NOT HIT THE BROWSER'S BACK BUTTON! 3. On the last page of the Quiz you will be able to see which questions are unanswered, are answered and have been flagged. questions: 1. 1 pts. The dots on the map above show the population distribution of Egypt. Being as specific as possible, explain the reasons for this distribution. type your response above Flag this question for later review 2. 1 pts. The letter E is at approximately which location? QuizStar | Student, Name | Quiz Title | Class Title http://quizstar.4teachers.org/servlet/quizrepositoryservlet 1 of 17 9/14/12 8:53 AM

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Geography PretestQuiz Directions

Choose the BEST answer for each question.

Directions: 1. Answer the questions below by clicking the button next to thebest answer choice or typing your correct answer. Each question'sanswers are in grey.

2. At the end of every page click the next button to move forwardto the next page.DO NOT HIT THE BROWSER'S BACK BUTTON!

3. On the last page of the Quiz you will be able to see whichquestions are unanswered, are answered and have been flagged.

questions:

1.1 pts.

The dots on the map above show the population distribution of Egypt. Being as specific as possible, explain the reasons for this distribution.

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The letter E is at approximately which location?

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A. 30°N and 30°W

B. 60°N and 15°E

C. 60°S and 30°E

D. 15°S and 15°W

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What would be the latitude and longitude of the letter C on the map?

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I am a woman born in Varmland and I belonged to the poor class. I had to go out and earn my bread at the age of eight. I had to struggle along fivemore years before I could be considered a proper hired girl and get any wage. No hope of saving anything in case of illness. Then one day—I wasthen in my seventeenth year—the hour of freedom struck. I got a ticket from my two brothers who had managed to get to America after livingthrough a childhood like mine. I set off with a light heart for the great land in the West. The passage above was written by a Swedish woman whoemigrated to America. In your own words, give TWO reasons why the woman wanted to leave her country.

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5.1 pts.

The information on the map shows that

A. Brazil has a shorter growing season than Argentina has

B. New York has a longer growing season than Chicago has

C. Alaska can grow a greater variety of crops than Florida can

D. Colombia can grow a greater variety of crops than Canada can

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6.1 pts.

Where would a large city be most likely to develop?

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A. In the northeast corner of Nation B

B. Where the Charles River meets the sea

C. the eastern part of Nation D

D. Near the source of the Red River

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7.1 pts.

Which two nations are most likely to have a conflict over mineral resources?

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A. Nation A and Nation B

B. Nation A and Nation C

C. Nation A and Nation D

D. Nation C and Nation D

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The island shown on the map above has four cities—A, B, C, and D. Based only on the geographical features shown on the map, which city probablyhas the largest population? Graphic showing Grand Island, with mountains, rivers and cities. Scale is 1 inch equals 5 miles.

A. City A

B. City B

C. City C

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D. City D

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Early settlers on the North American Great Plains used sod to build houses such as the one shown above primarily because

A. they did not have experience building with wood

B. sod offered greater protection than wood from cold weather

C. there was little wood available for building

D. wood houses were vulnerable to prairie fires

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10.1 pts.

Identify each geographic term by letter.

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11.1 pts.

Which region of the United States is shaded in green?

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12.1 pts.

What natural disaster must the people living in the area shaded green learn to adapt to MOST often.

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13.1 pts.

What nicknames can be used for the area shaded green?

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What geographic feature is shaded in brown?

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15.1 pts.

Which conclusion can be drawn from this map?

A. Volcanos and Earthquakes are related.

B. Earthquakes do not occur in Oceans.

C. Volcanos and Earthquakes are linked to the Equator

D. Earthquakes do not occur in the Western Hemisphere

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Which statement is supported by the information in the chart?

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A. No region will decrease in population.

B. The total population of the world will decrease.

C. All developed countries will increase in population.

D. The largest population increase will be in developing countries.

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Which of the 5 themes of geography does the cartoon best represent?

A. Human/Environment Interaction

B. Location

C. Place

D. Region

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18.1 pts.

What river divides the United States and Mexico?

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Which statement is supported by information on the map?

A. The area next to the equator in Africa is mostly dry

B. Rainfall is distributed unevenly in Africa.

C. Most of Africa has a long rainy season.

D. Sub-Saharan Africa is mostly arid

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20.1 pts.

Which city is paired with the geographical feature that directly contributed to its growth?

A. San Franciso - Rocky Mountains

B. New Orleans - Mississippi River

C. Pittsburg - Hudson River

D. Cleveland - Atlantic Coastal Plain

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21.1 pts.

Give two specific reasons that explain why the population changes shown in the graph have occurred.

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22.1 pts.

Label the Continents and Oceans

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Which hemisphere is pictured?

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24.1 pts.

Which statement best explains why the United States and Canada first worked together on free trade?

A. Mexico only wanted to join the group if petroleum was excluded.

B. Canada and the United produce similar types of products.

C. Mexico only wanted to export natural resources such as silver, gold, and coal.

D. Canada and the United States are similar in language, culture, and economic development.

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25.1 pts.

What is depicted in diagram?

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26.1 pts.

Look at the map below, which city would most likely suffer the most damage if an earthquake occurred?

A. Biddleburg

B. Sun City

C. Lappington

D. San Miguel

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Study the map of the map below and then study the bar graph. What is the best explanation as to why this part of the world is important to theUnited States?

A. The United States is almost consuming all available energy sources and other sources of energy can be obtained from this area of the world.

B. The United States is beginning to rely more heavily on nuclear power and the needed materials for this are found in this area of the world.

C. The United States consumers almost double the amount of petroleum that it produces inside its borders and relies on the rich oil deposits found inthis area of the world.

D. The United States is finding many alternatives to petroleum and this area of the world is key in trade routes needed to get the supplies to theU.S.

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28.1 pts.

This river is an important part of trade linking the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean.

A. Columbia

B. St. Lawrence

C. Mississippi

D. Missouri

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29.1 pts.

Look at the map below, which city would most likely suffer the most damage if an earthquake occurred?

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A. Biddleburg

B. Sun City

C. Lappington

D. San Miguel

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