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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Which body of water is arrow four (4) pointing to on the map above?

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A
the Coral Sea
B
the Tasman Sea
C
the Gulf of Carpentaria
D
the Great Australian Bight
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Which of the following bodies of water is a saltwater lake that is located between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan and is shrinking?

A
the Aral Sea
B
Lake Baikal
C
the Caspian Sea
D
the Yellow Sea
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Consider the geography of the Iberian Peninsula. How would an invading army most likely have to invade Spain?

A
Spain most likely would be invaded by sea because the Pyrenees physically isolates Spain from the rest of Europe.
B
Spain most likely would be invaded by land because the boot-shaped peninsula gives Spain a rugged coastline.
C
Spain most likely would be invaded by land because the cliffs of the fjords are far too steep and rocky to be scaled.
D
Spain most likely would be invaded by both land and sea because the Strait of Gibraltar provides sand bar access to Spain from Morocco during low tide.
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In which of the following countries does a majority of the population practice Islam? i. Pakistan ii. India iii. Indonesia

A
i. only
B
i. and iii. only
C
ii. and iii. only
D
i., ii., and iii.
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. According to the climate map above, the __________ have a highland climate.

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A
Pyrenees
B
Alps
C
Norwegian fjords
D
Ural Mountains
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Which of the following statements about religion in China is true?

A
The official religion in China is Christianity, but many people practice Islam.
B
The official religion in China is Buddhism, but people also practice Taoism and Hinduism.
C
The country of China is officially atheist, but people practice Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, Hinduism, and Islam.
D
China is split between practitioners of Hinduism and Islam, a divide that has lead to many wars and ultimately resulted in the country splitting along religious lines.
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All of the following are major European ethnic groups except __________.

A
Celtic
B
Germanic
C
Slavic
D
Iberian
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A playa is a(n) __________.

A
natural lake that is dry for long periods of time
B
underground water reserve
C
man-made freshwater reservoir
D
navigable river waterway
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Why are monsoons important to the people of India?

A
They limit the effects of desertification.
B
They cause flash floods and can erode soil.
C
They are an important source of water for irrigation.
D
They cool off unbearably hot temperatures.
10

Which of the following bodies of water is a saltwater lake that is located between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan and is shrinking?

A
the Aral Sea
B
Lake Baikal
C
the Caspian Sea
D
the Yellow Sea
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How did European countries use their Pacific Island colonies?

Answer:

European powers used colonies for resource extraction (sugar, copra, phosphates), naval and military bases, labor recruitment, and strategic positioning in global trade routes.

12

One of the earliest human civilizations in history settled along the Indus River. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Describe the government of New Zealand. What is unique about New Zealand's system of government?

Answer:

New Zealand is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy using a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) electoral system. It is unique for having no formal written constitution, a unicameral parliament, and the Treaty of Waitangi as a foundational document.

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Who are the Maori and the Pakeha? Identify recent improvements in the relations between these two cultures.

Answer:

The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, while Pakeha are New Zealanders of European descent. Recent improvements include Treaty of Waitangi settlements, official recognition of Maori as an official language, and increased co-governance of natural resources.

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How do storms systems affect Asia's cultures? Discuss the effects of monsoons, cyclones, and typhoons.

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In which of the following countries does a majority of the population practice Islam? i. Pakistan ii. India iii. Indonesia

A
i. only
B
i. and iii. only
C
ii. and iii. only
D
i., ii., and iii.
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Which of the following statements best chatagorizes Maori-European relations?

A
The Maori majority continues to dominate New Zealand politically and economically, and those of European decent have struggled to gain equality.
B
The European majority in New Zealand have made no efforts to make amends for injustices towards the Maori in the nation’s past, so relations remain strained.
C
The nation is one of the few colonies that enjoyed peaceful and fair dealings between native peoples and European settlers throughout its history.
D
Significant progress has been made in recent years between those of Maori and European decent in New Zealand, and relations have improved.
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Which of the following statements about religion in China is true?

A
The official religion in China is Christianity, but many people practice Islam.
B
The official religion in China is Buddhism, but people also practice Taoism and Hinduism.
C
The country of China is officially atheist, but people practice Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, Hinduism, and Islam.
D
China is split between practitioners of Hinduism and Islam, a divide that has lead to many wars and ultimately resulted in the country splitting along religious lines.
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Why are monsoons important to the people of India?

A
They limit the effects of desertification.
B
They cause flash floods and can erode soil.
C
They are an important source of water for irrigation.
D
They cool off unbearably hot temperatures.
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Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. According to the climate map above, the __________ have a highland climate.

Question illustration
A
Pyrenees
B
Alps
C
Norwegian fjords
D
Ural Mountains

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