World Regional Geography Exam Test
Guide Questions and Answers
hierarchical diffusion - Answer-The spread of Christianity from its hearth in
Jerusalem to people and lands along the northern Mediterranean Sea is a good
example of
Spain and Portugal - Answer-The first wave of colonialism was sparked by these
European colonial powers
emerged since the 1970s - Answer-Which of the following is not consistent with
weak globalization?
globalization - Answer-Which of the following describes the process of heightening
interactions, increasing interdependence, and deepening relations across country
boundaries?
to other places most connected to the hearth. - Answer-Ideas and goods diffuse from
the hearth:
digital divide - Answer-Although people in remote locations have gained connection
through Internet access and mobile phone usage, there is a notable gap between the
average bandwidth and accessibility, creating what is referred to as the:
The Security Council's decisions are some of the most politicized. - Answer-What is
the practical result of the UN Security Council being dominated by only five countries
(the United States, France, the United Kingdom, China, and Russia) with permanent
seats and veto power?
above 40 - Answer-Approximately, how many landlocked countries are in the world?
time-space compression - Answer-Which of the following describes the process that
accelerates the experience of time and reduces the significance of distance in
information technology networks?
enhance connectivity for some communities while marginalizing others. - Answer-
Transportation networks may be intentionally designed to:
Europeans colonized the interior of Africa. - Answer-There were two waves of
colonialism between 1500 and 1975. Which of the following is not true of the first
wave (1500-1825)?
agency. - Answer-Geographers recognize the power of individuals to affect a wide
range of issues, such as the content of national policies or the behavior of
multinational companies. The ability of individuals to impact broader scale issues is
often referred to as:
, expensive. - Answer-Landlocked countries face particular exporting problems
because both time and money are required to cross country borders, making
transportation:
need for resources and tribute. - Answer-In early history (dating back to the Greeks
and Romans), the primary purpose or reason for colonialism was:
radial - Answer-A transportation network that favors movement to and from a central
point or location, such as a capital city to a residential area, is known as what type of
network?
hegemon - Answer-Which of the following is a term often used by geographers to
describe the dominance of one state on the global stage?
environmental impact statements - Answer-As a result of environmental scrutiny
from nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), what does the World Bank now
require for World Bank-sponsored projects?
States (countries) play an increasingly significant role in world trade. - Answer-Which
of the following is not consistent with strong globalization?
hearth. - Answer-The origin or place that a new idea or technology is initially devised
is referred to as the:
national defense - Answer-Which of the following was not a driving force behind the
Bretton Woods conference?
There was a belief that trade restrictions had led to the Great Depression. - Answer-
What was the reasoning behind the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs to
promote free trade?
territory - Answer-Modern colonialism began in fifteenth-century Europe. It was
different from the Roman or any other preceding empire because the focus in this
modern era was specifically on gaining:
by sea - Answer-What is the cheapest method to transport heavy goods and
materials?
China has grown as a global epicenter of manufacturing, and its entrepeneurs are
some of the biggest investors in the world. - Answer-Why do some scholars think
China will supersede the United States as the dominant world superpower?
The Tibetan Plateau - Answer-Which of the following is the most remote place in the
world (in terms of the number of people who live far from a city of 50,000 or more)?
manufactured goods, slaves, commodities (cotton, tobacco, rice, etc.) - Answer-
Identify the correct trade flow in the triangular trading system amongst Europe ->
Africa -> the Americas -> Europe, which ultimately helped establish the foundations
of the capitalized world economy.
Guide Questions and Answers
hierarchical diffusion - Answer-The spread of Christianity from its hearth in
Jerusalem to people and lands along the northern Mediterranean Sea is a good
example of
Spain and Portugal - Answer-The first wave of colonialism was sparked by these
European colonial powers
emerged since the 1970s - Answer-Which of the following is not consistent with
weak globalization?
globalization - Answer-Which of the following describes the process of heightening
interactions, increasing interdependence, and deepening relations across country
boundaries?
to other places most connected to the hearth. - Answer-Ideas and goods diffuse from
the hearth:
digital divide - Answer-Although people in remote locations have gained connection
through Internet access and mobile phone usage, there is a notable gap between the
average bandwidth and accessibility, creating what is referred to as the:
The Security Council's decisions are some of the most politicized. - Answer-What is
the practical result of the UN Security Council being dominated by only five countries
(the United States, France, the United Kingdom, China, and Russia) with permanent
seats and veto power?
above 40 - Answer-Approximately, how many landlocked countries are in the world?
time-space compression - Answer-Which of the following describes the process that
accelerates the experience of time and reduces the significance of distance in
information technology networks?
enhance connectivity for some communities while marginalizing others. - Answer-
Transportation networks may be intentionally designed to:
Europeans colonized the interior of Africa. - Answer-There were two waves of
colonialism between 1500 and 1975. Which of the following is not true of the first
wave (1500-1825)?
agency. - Answer-Geographers recognize the power of individuals to affect a wide
range of issues, such as the content of national policies or the behavior of
multinational companies. The ability of individuals to impact broader scale issues is
often referred to as:
, expensive. - Answer-Landlocked countries face particular exporting problems
because both time and money are required to cross country borders, making
transportation:
need for resources and tribute. - Answer-In early history (dating back to the Greeks
and Romans), the primary purpose or reason for colonialism was:
radial - Answer-A transportation network that favors movement to and from a central
point or location, such as a capital city to a residential area, is known as what type of
network?
hegemon - Answer-Which of the following is a term often used by geographers to
describe the dominance of one state on the global stage?
environmental impact statements - Answer-As a result of environmental scrutiny
from nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), what does the World Bank now
require for World Bank-sponsored projects?
States (countries) play an increasingly significant role in world trade. - Answer-Which
of the following is not consistent with strong globalization?
hearth. - Answer-The origin or place that a new idea or technology is initially devised
is referred to as the:
national defense - Answer-Which of the following was not a driving force behind the
Bretton Woods conference?
There was a belief that trade restrictions had led to the Great Depression. - Answer-
What was the reasoning behind the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs to
promote free trade?
territory - Answer-Modern colonialism began in fifteenth-century Europe. It was
different from the Roman or any other preceding empire because the focus in this
modern era was specifically on gaining:
by sea - Answer-What is the cheapest method to transport heavy goods and
materials?
China has grown as a global epicenter of manufacturing, and its entrepeneurs are
some of the biggest investors in the world. - Answer-Why do some scholars think
China will supersede the United States as the dominant world superpower?
The Tibetan Plateau - Answer-Which of the following is the most remote place in the
world (in terms of the number of people who live far from a city of 50,000 or more)?
manufactured goods, slaves, commodities (cotton, tobacco, rice, etc.) - Answer-
Identify the correct trade flow in the triangular trading system amongst Europe ->
Africa -> the Americas -> Europe, which ultimately helped establish the foundations
of the capitalized world economy.
