Midterm Exam Guide: GEOG-112 Cultures & Globalization

10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 1 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice Due Oct 3 at 11:59pm Points 50 Questions 29 Available Sep 27 at 8am - Oct 3 at 11:59pm 7 days Time Limit None Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 38 minutes 48 out of 50 Students, This portion of the midterm exam consists of 25 multiple-choice questions worth 2 points each for a total of 50 points. It is not timed, but it is a good idea to take the exam in one sitting so you don't get timed-out by your Internet connection or Canvas. Review course materials from the first half of the semester before attempting to answer the questions. Be sure to complete the map upload portion as well. For your convenience, here are links to the slideshows we've viewed so far in the course: United States (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WOhehCJRuUJP-G6bucbJdq- nEgkKFTKG5zfGU9ECz64/edit) Global Overview (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Dtm3o2UJXZFt5heXlNnniNq2yXOacPqZTj1PxgWNOg4/edit? usp=sharing) Chile (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tQkTcMSwoXBS9ExfhHo1OWIPGAKjGSAO/view) Europe (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TfgztCIYsESzjMuS7br9ybseta5qKcIzRII44nJDJBk/edit? usp=sharing)

10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 2 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 Score for this quiz: 48 out of 50 Submitted Oct 1 at 5:22pm This attempt took 38 minutes. 2 / 2 pts Question 1 When people say they are from "Holland", which country are they from? The Netherlands Correct! Correct! Belgium The United Kingdom The Republic of Ireland 2 / 2 pts Question 2 The United Kingdom is a country that consists of Wales, Scotland, England and _________. Northern Ireland Correct! Correct! The Republic of Ireland No answer text provided. No answer text provided.

10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 3 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 2 / 2 pts Question 3 What is the "Br-" prefix in Brexit short for? Britain Correct! Correct! Brazil British Columbia Brighton 2 / 2 pts Question 4 In the Europe slides, the flag for the European Union was compared with what other flag? The U.S. colonies Correct! Correct! Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) NATO United Nations

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10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 4 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 2 / 2 pts Question 5 On the population map of Europe, what color represents the highest population density? red Correct! Correct! orange yellow purple 2 / 2 pts Question 6 Europe contains about ___% of the world's population. 11 Correct! Correct! 20 5 15 2 / 2 pts Question 7

10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 5 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 A state (country) that totally surrounds another state (country) is known as _______. perforated Correct! Correct! prorupted fragmented compact 2 / 2 pts Question 8 Why are there so many straight state border lines in the U.S.? They were drawn on purpose, using geometric measurements. Correct! Correct! The rivers that divide them just happen to run perfecty north/south and east/west. When the east was being divided up, they didn't have methods to draw long straight border lines. The British Monarchy was against straight, boring lines.

10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 6 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 2 / 2 pts Question 9 Western Sahara is a territory and not an independent country. It's neighbor and partial controller is: Morocco Correct! Correct! Mauritania Algeria Senegal 0 / 2 pts Question 10 Who created the 26 counties in (The Republic of ) Ireland? The British orrect Answer orrect Answer The Irish ou Answered ou Answered The Americans The Romans 2 / 2 pts Question 11

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10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 7 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 As mentioned in the slides, some of the common natural features that create political borders are: mountains, deserts, and rivers Correct! Correct! islands forests ice sheets 2 / 2 pts Question 12 California's population is almost 40 million. Sudan's population is 22 million 2 million 40 million Correct! Correct! 200,000 2 / 2 pts Question 13 What is the newest independent country in the world?

10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 8 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 South Sudan Correct! Correct! Sudan North Sudan East Timor 2 / 2 pts Question 14 According to the slides, what can a "landlocked country" do to gain access to the sea for shipping and other needs? arrange to use another seaport Correct! Correct! utilize what natural resources they have (river, lakes, etc.) sell their domestic products to another country for cheap pay higher taxes 2 / 2 pts Question 15 Why does Chile experience a high rate of seismic events (earthquakes and volcanoes)? it is located along the "Pacific Ring of Fire" Correct! Correct!

10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 9 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 the ground is unstable it has a high population rate it was developed too quickly 2 / 2 pts Question 16 What percentage of Chile's population lives in the Santiago city area? 1/3 Correct! Correct! 1/4 1/2 2/3 2 / 2 pts Question 17 The name of the little trains that run vertically up steep hillsides in Santiago is: funicular Correct! Correct! choo choo

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10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 10 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 tren entrenar 2 / 2 pts Question 18 True or False? Chile is currently experiencing a peak in the number foreigners immigrating to (coming into) the country adding to the population that already existed. True Correct! Correct! False 2 / 2 pts Question 19 True or false: Patagonia is an independent country. False Correct! Correct! True 2 / 2 pts Question 20

10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 11 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 In the Chile slides, which energy source is pictured? wind energy (turbines) Correct! Correct! solar panels biomass geothermal 2 / 2 pts Question 21 Patagonia region consists of land in both Chile and __________. Argentina Correct! Correct! Bolivia Peru Brazil 1 / 1 pts Question 22 One of the similarities listed between the U.S. and Canada was: abundance of natural resources Correct! Correct!

10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 12 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 excellent political leadership similar climates distribution of native inhabitants 1 / 1 pts Question 23 In addition to English, Native Americans groups speak about ________ other unique and native languages. 250 Correct! Correct! 50 5,000 25 1 / 1 pts Question 24 Looking at the map on Immigration to the U.S., which arrow is the thickest (indicating the largest number of immigrants coming from that country)? Mexico Correct! Correct!

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10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 13 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 Canada China India 1 / 1 pts Question 25 The U.S. Congress legalized gambling on Native American lands in what year? 1998 Correct! Correct! 2012 1980 2017 1 / 1 pts Question 26 Disease, famine, and ______________ led to the huge decrease in the number of Native Americans. warfare Correct! Correct! die of off agriculture

10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 14 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 die off of game (hunted) animals air and water pollution 1 / 1 pts Question 27 Looking at the map of agricultural land use in the U.S., where is Mediterranean farming located? California Correct! Correct! New York Florida Washington 1 / 1 pts Question 28 The original inhabitants of the United States came across the Bering Strait. Which U.S. state is located closed to the Bering Strait (see map). Alaska Correct! Correct! Florida Washington

10/3/21, 8 : 21 AM Midterm Exam - Multiple Choice: FA21: GEOG-112 Sec 80, 81, & 82 - Cultures/Globalizatn Page 15 of 15 https://sjsu.instructure.com/courses/1429798/quizzes/1512772 New York 1 / 1 pts Question 29 Which regions of the United States have attracted large populations due to job opportunities and perceived quality of life? South and West Correct! Correct! North North and East East Quiz Score: 48 out of 50

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