WORLD GEOGRAPHY 4.9.F-EXAM: 9
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Middle East refers to the region's economy __________, while Central and
Southwest Asia reflect the __________ of the region. - Answer--culture
-physical geography
Nations on the Arabian Peninsula refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf
because of their opposition to _________. - Answer-Iran
What Jewish nation was created out of the former European possessions in the
Middle East, creating tension in the region? - Answer-Israel
Match each of the following resources with the correct resource type. - Answer-
timber - natural resource
skilled labor - human resource
technology - capital resource
Match each of the following resources with the correct resource type. - Answer-oil -
natural resource
education - human resource
machinery - capital resource
Farming on an industrial scale is called _____________ farming. - Answer-
commercial
Which of the following is partially the result of colonialism and imperialism? - Answer-
uneven economic development
What is a broad expanse of flat land located between the Rockies and the
Mississippi River? - Answer-Great Plains
Which mountain range extends from New Mexico all the way to Alaska? - Answer-
Rocky Mountains
Which of the following is a vital source of fresh water and irrigation in the southwest
United States and empties into the Gulf of California? - Answer-Colorado River
Match the following bodies of water with their descriptions. - Answer-Pacific Ocean -
contains the Marianas Trench
Arctic Ocean - smallest and shallowest ocean in the world
Atlantic Ocean - separates the Americas from Africa and the Eurasian landmass
Match each of the following American regions with its description. - Answer-Midwest
- extremely productive agriculture; contains the Great Plains
South - hot, humid summers with little to no snowfall
West - located in or to the west of the Continental Divide
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Middle East refers to the region's economy __________, while Central and
Southwest Asia reflect the __________ of the region. - Answer--culture
-physical geography
Nations on the Arabian Peninsula refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf
because of their opposition to _________. - Answer-Iran
What Jewish nation was created out of the former European possessions in the
Middle East, creating tension in the region? - Answer-Israel
Match each of the following resources with the correct resource type. - Answer-
timber - natural resource
skilled labor - human resource
technology - capital resource
Match each of the following resources with the correct resource type. - Answer-oil -
natural resource
education - human resource
machinery - capital resource
Farming on an industrial scale is called _____________ farming. - Answer-
commercial
Which of the following is partially the result of colonialism and imperialism? - Answer-
uneven economic development
What is a broad expanse of flat land located between the Rockies and the
Mississippi River? - Answer-Great Plains
Which mountain range extends from New Mexico all the way to Alaska? - Answer-
Rocky Mountains
Which of the following is a vital source of fresh water and irrigation in the southwest
United States and empties into the Gulf of California? - Answer-Colorado River
Match the following bodies of water with their descriptions. - Answer-Pacific Ocean -
contains the Marianas Trench
Arctic Ocean - smallest and shallowest ocean in the world
Atlantic Ocean - separates the Americas from Africa and the Eurasian landmass
Match each of the following American regions with its description. - Answer-Midwest
- extremely productive agriculture; contains the Great Plains
South - hot, humid summers with little to no snowfall
West - located in or to the west of the Continental Divide
