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The red star is marking the body of water known as the 

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The red star is marking the body of water known as the 

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North Sea.

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 The ancient Greeks believed that Poseidon, the god of the sea, caused the earth to shake when he was angry. Which of these geographical factors MOST LIKELY caused the earth to shake? 

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 The ancient Greeks believed that Poseidon, the god of the sea, caused the earth to shake when he was angry. Which of these geographical factors MOST LIKELY caused the earth to shake? 

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Greece is near the Eurasian and African plates, which can cause earthquakes.

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One way to use culture to describe a place would be to 

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One way to use culture to describe a place would be to 

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describe the literature from the area.

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In 1979, China passed its "One Child Policy" MAINLY to 

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In 1979, China passed its "One Child Policy" MAINLY to 

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stabilize or lower the rate of population growth.

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 Why might have early cultural groups developed along the banks of rivers?

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 Why might have early cultural groups developed along the banks of rivers?

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The rivers were used to sustain life.

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Which letter represents the Danube River? 

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Which letter represents the Danube River? 

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D)

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 Which arrow is pointing to a body of water that is called a "Great" lake? 

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 Which arrow is pointing to a body of water that is called a "Great" lake? 

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C)

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  Which Canadian province is described by this list? 

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  Which Canadian province is described by this list? 

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· Largest city is Montreal
· Canada's largest territory by size
· Located in the Southeast portion of Canada
· Many people here want independence from Canada

Quebec

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The northeastern side of Asia is very sparsely populated for what geographic reason? 

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The northeastern side of Asia is very sparsely populated for what geographic reason? 

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Tundra and subarctic climate dominate the environment.

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 Widespread deforestation is a MAJOR factor in causing which ecological process? 

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 Widespread deforestation is a MAJOR factor in causing which ecological process? 

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erosion

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This map shows where major cities in Russia are located. Based on the map, which of these is MOST LIKELY true? 

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This map shows where major cities in Russia are located. Based on the map, which of these is MOST LIKELY true? 

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Most of Russia's population is concentrated in western cities.

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What can you conclude based on this passage?

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What can you conclude based on this passage?

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Latin American cultures have blended together over time.

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Which of these phrases BEST summarizes the trend represented by this graph? 

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Which of these phrases BEST summarizes the trend represented by this graph? 

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the transition from an agrarian society to an industrial nation

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Alabama
· North Carolina
· South Carolina
· Tennessee

border the state of Georgia.

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Coal-burning factories and increased automobile usage has caused the GREATEST increase in which of these? 

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Coal-burning factories and increased automobile usage has caused the GREATEST increase in which of these? 

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air pollution

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 Europe's vast coastline and inland river system have had the GREATEST impact on 

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 Europe's vast coastline and inland river system have had the GREATEST impact on 

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the continent's fishing and shipping industries

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On this map, the areas in yellow and orange make up Southeast Asia. The climate throughout that region is 

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On this map, the areas in yellow and orange make up Southeast Asia. The climate throughout that region is 

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tropical.

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The British Isles has a maritime climate because it is influenced by its proximity to the 

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The British Isles has a maritime climate because it is influenced by its proximity to the 

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Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Stream

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What country is shown in red on this map?

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What country is shown in red on this map?

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Spain

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 Despite having one of the largest economies in the world (based on nominal GDP) what problem faces Japan that could affect its economic growth? 

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 Despite having one of the largest economies in the world (based on nominal GDP) what problem faces Japan that could affect its economic growth? 

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It has a very limited supply of natural resources.

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The countries that are part of the Pacific Rim are BEST known for their 

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The countries that are part of the Pacific Rim are BEST known for their 

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economies.

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From the table, you can conclude that if the trend continues, in 2009 there will be 

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From the table, you can conclude that if the trend continues, in 2009 there will be 

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slightly more deaths than births.

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 This structure is associated with what religion? 

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 This structure is associated with what religion? 

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Which climate region of China has the LOWEST population density, due to its harsh temperatures and terrain? 

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Which climate region of China has the LOWEST population density, due to its harsh temperatures and terrain? 

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subarctic

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 Which nation is made up of four main islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku) and thousands of smaller islands?

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 Which nation is made up of four main islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku) and thousands of smaller islands?

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Japan

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The Mexican states colored red on the map indicate areas with high violent cartel activity. Based on the location of these states, the cartels in these areas MOST LIKELY 

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The Mexican states colored red on the map indicate areas with high violent cartel activity. Based on the location of these states, the cartels in these areas MOST LIKELY 

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control trafficking routes into the United States.

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According to 2010 CIA statistics, the literacy rate in Brazil is approximately 88%, while the literacy rate in Chile is 98%. What is the MOST LIKELY result of this difference? 

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According to 2010 CIA statistics, the literacy rate in Brazil is approximately 88%, while the literacy rate in Chile is 98%. What is the MOST LIKELY result of this difference? 

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Per capita GDP is higher for citizens in Chile than in Brazil.

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 Which letter on the map represents a nation that has a Portuguese cultural background? 

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 Which letter on the map represents a nation that has a Portuguese cultural background? 

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C)

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Which region of Argentina would be the LEAST populated? 

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Which region of Argentina would be the LEAST populated? 

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the south near the Antarctic region

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Which factor has the MOST influence on Latin American climates? 

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Which factor has the MOST influence on Latin American climates? 

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Latin America extends across many latitudes.

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What is the BEST description of the location of the Andes Mountains? 

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What is the BEST description of the location of the Andes Mountains? 

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The Andes Mountains run north-south in western South America.

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If you lived in New York City in 1933 and needed to travel quickly to St. Louis, you would MOST LIKELY have taken 

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If you lived in New York City in 1933 and needed to travel quickly to St. Louis, you would MOST LIKELY have taken 

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a train.

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  The PRIMARY obstacle to population growth in the area known as the "Canadian Shield" is that 

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  The PRIMARY obstacle to population growth in the area known as the "Canadian Shield" is that 

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the area is not capable of intensive agricultural output.

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 Which area on the map has the HIGHEST population density in Canada? 

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 Which area on the map has the HIGHEST population density in Canada? 

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B)  2

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What kind of climate is being described here? 

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What kind of climate is being described here? 

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very cold temperatures

10"-15" precipitation annually

permafrost prevents much plant life

found mostly in Canada and Russia

Tundra

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  The basic components of culture include 

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  The basic components of culture include 

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language, traditions, and art.

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What is one reason that a culture might develop unique characteristics? 

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What is one reason that a culture might develop unique characteristics? 

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The climate of the area may isolate the culture, preventing outside influences.

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Historians are interested in studying Maya ruins in Mexico, the haiku poetry of Japan, and the music of Beethoven because such cultural and intellectual developments 

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Historians are interested in studying Maya ruins in Mexico, the haiku poetry of Japan, and the music of Beethoven because such cultural and intellectual developments 

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reflect the values of that society.

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These are geographic features that helped to protect what empire? 

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These are geographic features that helped to protect what empire? 

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· Mediterranean Sea
· Adriatic Sea
· Alps

Roman

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Which of these is the MOST likely explanation for the information depicted in the map? 

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Which of these is the MOST likely explanation for the information depicted in the map? 

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Western expansion spread the U.S. population over a wider area.