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Read the excerpts below and answer the question that follows. Haiti"I saw a lot of people crying for help, a lot of buildings collapsed, a lot of car damage, a lot of people without help, people bleeding." He said he had seen a cinema, a supermarket, a cybercafe and an apartment building, all of which had crumbled in the quake.Mr. Pedre said he could feel aftershocks every 15 to 20 minutes, lasting from three to five seconds each. The darkness, he said, was compounding the fear and worry people were feeling."There is no electricity, all the phone networks are down, so there's no way that people can get in touch with their family and friends," he said. “Haiti quake witnesses speak of devastation.” BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation, 13 Jan. 2010. Web. 22 Jun. 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8455735.stmChileA massive earthquake has hit central Chile and killed at least 214 people, the interior minister says. The 8.8 quake caused widespread damage, destroying buildings, bridges and roads in many areas. Electricity, water and phone lines were cut. Chilean President Michele Bachelet said that altogether two million people had been affected.“Massive Earthquake Strikes Chile.” BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation, 28 Feb. 2005. Web. 7 Jul. 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8540289.stm

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Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in the increase of a country’s mortality rate?

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France has its most peaceful election to date.
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Spain earns new investment opportunities.
C
Haiti experiences a powerful earthquake.
D
Canada passes laws to make it easier to migrate there.
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The 2011 uprising in Libya was an example of a(n) __________.

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social dilemma
B
political conflict
C
economic downturn
D
environmental concern
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It is important to have supporting details when trying to make connections between past and present events.

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Because of Brazil’s past decision to focus on __________ instead of __________, over 20% of its population was illiterate in 1990.

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commodity production . . . education
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education . . . agriculture
C
industry . . . farming
D
trade . . . service
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Which of these statements is the best example of how geography might help us plan for the future?

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Geography can help us prepare for how cities and societies may grow.
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Geography can help us understand ancient religions that no longer exist.
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Geography can help us determine the eating habits of dinosaurs.
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Geography can help us understand our solar system.
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If you wanted to find your exact location, which new technology in geography could use a system of satellite signals and receivers to help you?

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Global Positioning System (GPS)
B
aerial photography
C
remote sensing
D
geographic information systems (GIS)
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Physical geography is the study of __________.

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urban planning
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the natural features on the Earth’s surface
C
human economies and governments
D
demography and populations
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Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows. Data from Statistics Sweden Based on the chart above, which of the following statements is true?

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There were less households with one child in 1980 than in 1990.
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There were less households with four children in 1980 than in 1960.
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There were more households with no children in 1980 than in 1990.
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There were more households with two children in 1990 than in 1980.
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Contaminated water __________.

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is unclean and may be infected with bacteria, viruses, or other pollutants
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is less likely to spread diseases such as cholera
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is good for drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning
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has been through a purification process
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GPS is a new tool in geography that can help us find locations. GPS stands for __________.

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Geographic Photography System
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Global Photography System
C
Global Positioning System
D
Geographic Program System
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Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows. Data from Department of Statistics Singapore Based on the chart above, what can we tell about Singapore’s university enrollment?

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There has been no change in enrollment.
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There were less people going to university in 2010 than in 2000.
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There were more people going to university in 2000 than in 2010.
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There were more people going to university in 2010 than in 2000.
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Which of the following scenarios would most likely cause the country’s literacy rate to decrease?

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Libya is torn by civil war.
B
Canada’s economy enjoys its greatest growth in 20 years.
C
The United Nations provides large amounts of aid to Ethiopia.
D
Singapore experiences an increase in investment opportunities.

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