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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Look at the map above. What are the two largest climate regions in Canada?

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A
subarctic and tundra
B
semiarid and highlands
C
humid subtropical and humid continental
D
humid subtropical and marine west coast
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Maquiladoras are Mexican factories that __________.

A
provide banking and financial services
B
manufacture finished goods for export
C
grow food to sell in Mexico’s markets
D
refine oil and petroleum products
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What effects do some scientists believe climate change will have on the Great Barrier Reef?

A
They believe that cooling ocean temperatures could cause the reef to freeze, creating an ice shelf similar to those in Antarctica.
B
They believe that cooling ocean temperatures will damage the reef’s delicate ecosystem, killing most of the current plant and animal life and replacing it with new cool-weather species.
C
They believe that warming ocean temperatures could lead to increased biodiversity in the reef.
D
They believe that warming ocean temperatures could lead to an overgrowth of plankton and algae, putting the reef’s survival at risk.
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China has a __________ economy with __________ government regulations.

A
command . . . few
B
mixed . . . some
C
market . . . some
D
traditional . . . many
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In Africa, what do most people do to earn a living?

A
Work in factories
B
Mine for diamonds, gold, or other resources
C
Farm or herd, mostly at the subsistence level
D
Work in service industries, such as banking or health care
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Why are exclusive economic zones (EEZs) important sources of income for many of the Pacific Island nations?

A
EEZs extend 200 nautical miles offshore, and a country can charge a fee for any economic activity that occurs within the EEZ.
B
EEZs help to establish partnerships for trade that give the countries involved exclusive trading rights with one another.
C
EEZs are ways for islands to receive financial aid from wealthier nations.
D
EEZs are part of the informal economy, which is vital to the survival of many people on the islands.
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All of the following events can cause damage during a hurricane except __________.

A
a flood sweeping through homes
B
debris flying through windows
C
power lines toppling over due to high winds
D
a car sliding off the road due to a thick ice patch
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All of the following contribute to a high risk of famine in Africa except __________.

A
droughts are common
B
African nations are very poor
C
most people farm at the subsistence level
D
other countries are not willing to sell food to African countries
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What are the two most common types of economic systems in South and Southeast Asia?

A
command economies and market economies
B
mixed economies and developing economies
C
command economies and traditional economies
D
mixed economies and traditional economies
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Two of the largest climate regions located in Europe are __________.

A
tundra and subarctic
B
arid and marine west coast
C
humid subtropical and highlands
D
marine west coast and Mediterranean

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