WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
EXAM STUDY SET QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which North American species once number 50 million, but due to mass hunting was
reduced to less than 500 individuals. - ANSWER-The North American bison
population of the US is: - ANSWER-325m
US population is shifting to the south. Which of the following is NOT correct?
a) ppl in the south, on average, have more and better education. This draws
businesses to the south.
b) US economy is shifting to the south taking with it better paying jobs
c) retirement migration to the warmer climate
d) immigration from south of our border increases the south making it look like the
shift is larger than it is - ANSWER-a) people in the south, on average, have more
and better education. This draws businesses to the South
Imports from canada into the US include: - ANSWER-industrial machinery,
electricity, timber, vehicles, and vehicle parts
The separatist vote did not pass in '95 in Quebec. Who is blamed for voting against
separation (to stay with Canada)? - ANSWER-immigrants
What is the economy of Nunavut based on? - ANSWER-fishing and mining
In Canada the inukshuk represents: - ANSWER-travel directions
The program Poland used to help diffuse democracy throughout rural regions ran
into a problem when women began dropping out. Why did women drop out? -
ANSWER-Women discovered early on that the program was failing and essentially
gave up on it
The term Eastern Europe refers to the cold war period when this region of Europe:
a) were all communist nations
b) was seen by the Soviets as a human blockade
c) endured difficulties, where necessities were in short supply, and things like cars
considered "special purchases"
d) all of the above - ANSWER-d) all the above
Why are the terms Shatterbelt and balkanization applicable to Eastern Europe? -
ANSWER-This region experiences constant conflict due to cultural differences,
resulting in political division
EXAM STUDY SET QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which North American species once number 50 million, but due to mass hunting was
reduced to less than 500 individuals. - ANSWER-The North American bison
population of the US is: - ANSWER-325m
US population is shifting to the south. Which of the following is NOT correct?
a) ppl in the south, on average, have more and better education. This draws
businesses to the south.
b) US economy is shifting to the south taking with it better paying jobs
c) retirement migration to the warmer climate
d) immigration from south of our border increases the south making it look like the
shift is larger than it is - ANSWER-a) people in the south, on average, have more
and better education. This draws businesses to the South
Imports from canada into the US include: - ANSWER-industrial machinery,
electricity, timber, vehicles, and vehicle parts
The separatist vote did not pass in '95 in Quebec. Who is blamed for voting against
separation (to stay with Canada)? - ANSWER-immigrants
What is the economy of Nunavut based on? - ANSWER-fishing and mining
In Canada the inukshuk represents: - ANSWER-travel directions
The program Poland used to help diffuse democracy throughout rural regions ran
into a problem when women began dropping out. Why did women drop out? -
ANSWER-Women discovered early on that the program was failing and essentially
gave up on it
The term Eastern Europe refers to the cold war period when this region of Europe:
a) were all communist nations
b) was seen by the Soviets as a human blockade
c) endured difficulties, where necessities were in short supply, and things like cars
considered "special purchases"
d) all of the above - ANSWER-d) all the above
Why are the terms Shatterbelt and balkanization applicable to Eastern Europe? -
ANSWER-This region experiences constant conflict due to cultural differences,
resulting in political division
