1. World Geography EOC Review 2014 – 2015

2. From where did the ancestors of modern American Indians migrate? Beringia

3. Adaptations or Modifications?

4. Air Conditioning What technological innovations have allowed more people to move to the sunbelt states?

5. What method could humans use to sustain life in areas suffering from desertification?

6. Socio-Economic Indicators Country GDP per Capita Life Expectancy Infant Mortality Literacy Rate Birth Rate More Developed Developing Less Developed

7. Spanish Colonization What are some legacies left from Spanish colonization in Latin America?

8. Apartheid True or false: Since the end of apartheid, all races in South Africa have gained equality.

9. What are some traits of traditional societies? governed by customs kinship Simple Economy

10. Why has English become a global language? Many places were once English colonies plus exposure to American pop culture

11. What are the worlds’ major monotheistic religions?

12. This organization of traditional Hindu groups is based on __________?

13. Discuss the climate of Chile. Equator Antarctic Circle Chile crosses many latitudes causing wide variations in its climate.

14. How were the Himalayan Mountains formed? The collision oftectonic plates.

15. A shift in human settlement from the countryside to cities. Urbanization

16. Why do pandemics still exist today, despite medical advances? The spread of diseases between nations has become easier with air travel.

17. Discuss pull factors leading to Latin American immigration to the United States. Economic opportunities

18. Discuss pull factors that may be causing Austin’s massive population growth. Economic opportunities High-tech businesses

19. Which services are probably in greatest demand? Child Care Schools

20. Which services are probably in greatest demand? Retirement Communities Nursing Homes

21. Compare ways cultural innovations are influenced by their environment. Papyrus in Egypt Rice cultivation in Asia Gourds as instruments in Africa

22. What constitutes a region? Formal? Functional? Perceptual?

23. Give an example of sustainable development. A lumber company plants more trees than it cuts down. Solar energy Reuse/ Recycle

24. Past and present – Isreal Why did Israel’s borders change between 1947 and 1967? Conflict with their neighbors

25. Compare NAFTA and the EU. Free Trade Zones!

26. Who owns the means of production in a communist country? The government!

27. In what area of the map is most affected by the presence of a majority of the world’s known oil reserves?

28. Which technological innovations have had the greatest impact on the environment? The combustion engine

29. Take a product through the 4 economic sectors.

30. How have the long practiced Hindu rituals in and along the Ganges affected the river? The Ganges has become one of the most polluted rivers in the world.

31. What is terrorism? ? Attacks against civilians for a political purpose

32. Discuss human populations and the J-Curve. Period of most growth

33. What has most contributed to China’s influence and power in the world? Having the world’s largest population!

34. Where are the most densely populated areas of China? On the East Coast

35. In what areas would you likely find similar vegetation? West Texas Northwest Mexico

36. When it is winter in London, which hemisphere is tilted toward the sun? The Southern Hemisphere!

37. What has been a useful benefit of GPS? Navigation!

38. Discuss: Why is there conflict between Chechen Nationals and the Russian Government? Should an ethic minority be given its independence?

39. Name this map! Route The Silk Road Eurasian Steppe

40. Describe the biome found in the Steppes. Grasses, grazing animals, some rain, not many trees

41. Who is genocide often directed against? Ethnic minority groups

42. What happened to Japan in 2011? Earthquake, tsunami, nuclear disaster

43. Homogenous or Heterogeneous?

44. Which major world religion likely spread along this trade route?

45. negative Name a negative effect of the Columbian Exchange. Introduced deadly diseases to the Americas

46. Compare/ Contrast: Subsistence Agriculture & Commercial Agriculture Farmers focus on growing enough food to feed themselves and their families. The typical subsistence farm has a range of crops and animals needed by the family to feed and clothe themselves during the year. The production of crops for sale, intended for widespread distribution to wholesalers or retail outlets Commercial agriculture also includes livestock production, livestock grazing and any non-food crops such as cotton and tobacco.

47. How has motorized farm equipment effected agriculture? More production by fewer people

48. What do all the labeled areas have in common? 1 2 3