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World Geography Course Assessment Grade 7

1. In Cuba the government owns all of the land, businesses, and resources. Which type of economic system can we assume that Cuba would be using?

a. Market b. Command c. Traditional d. Mixed

2. Which of these is NOT a reason why immigrants want to come to the United States from Mexico?

a. More economic opportunities b. Better Education c. Democratic government d. Higher standard of living

3. Food, clothing, music, and religion are all elements of which geographic concept?

a. Culture b. Economics c. Government d. Standard of living

4. Which of the following would most likely occur in a Communist dictatorship?

a. The government would censor information provided to the public. b. The citizens could speak freely in public about the government. c. Citizens would be free to choose their jobs according to personal economic benefit. d. The government would share power with the citizens.

5. Use the map to help you answer the question below. Population Distribution United States-1870


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Which region of the United States would have the highest population density?

a. Midwest b. West c. Southeast d. Northeast

6. Why do governments create policies that focus on adapting the environment, such as legislation regarding the use of the Amazon Rainforest?

a. To regulate the population b. To increase national security c. To improve relationships with other countries d. To regulate the use of resources

7. North Korea has one of the lowest standards of living in the world. Which of the following is a contributing factor to this low standard of living?

a. Low percentage of farm land b. Restrictive government c. High literacy rate d. High level of economic freedom

8. Use the chart below to answer the following question. __ Rate __ ||  __ Internet users (per 1,000 people) __  ||  __ Cellular telephone subscribers (per 1,000 people __  ||  __ Adult __    __ Literacy __  ||  __ Infant mortality (per 1,000 birth) __  ||  __ Life expectancy __    __ (male) __  ||  __ Life expectancy __    __ (female) __  ||  (East Asia)  ||  1,336,718,015  ||  4%  ||  291  ||  559  ||  92%  ||  16  ||  73  ||  77  ||  (South Asia)  ||  1,189,172,906  ||  11%  ||  52  ||  563  ||  61%  ||  48  ||  66  ||  68  ||  (East Asia)  ||  126,475,664  ||  5%  ||  784  ||  909  ||  99%  ||  3  ||  79  ||  86  ||  (East Asia)  ||  48,754,657  ||  4%  ||  808  ||  983  ||  98%  ||  4  ||  76  ||  82  ||
 * __ Nation __ ||  __ Region __  ||  __ Population __  ||  __ Unemploy- ment __
 * China ||  Asia
 * India ||  Asia
 * Japan ||  Asia
 * South Korea ||  Asia


 * ** Population source: ** Central Intelligence Agency, T//he World Factbook 2011.//
 * // Unemployment rate source: //** Central Intelligence Agency//, The world Factbook 2011.//
 * // Internet users source: //** These numbers were calculated using data on each country’s total number of internet users and its population, as reported by the Central Intelligence Agency in //The World Factbook 2011.//
 * Cellular telephone subscribers source: ** These numbers were calculated using data on each country’s total number of cellular telephone subscribers and its population, as reported by the Central Intelligence Agency in //The World Factbook 2011.//
 * Adult literacy source: ** Central Intelligence Agency, T//he World Factbook 2011.//
 * Infant mortality source: ** Central Intelligence Agency, T//he World Factbook 2011.//
 * Life expectancy (male) source: ** Central Intelligence Agency, T//he World Factbook 2011.//
 * Life expectancy (female) source: ** Central Intelligence Agency, T//he World Factbook 2011.// ||

Which nation has the lowest standard of living?

a. China b. Japan c. India d. South Korea

9. Why do governments try to regulate population growth, such as the One-Child Policy in China?

a. Stop population decline b. Enough people for military service c. Increase cultural diversity d. Ensure adequate resources for citizens

10. How do people benefit from globalization?

a. Less interaction with other countries b. They have access to resources that are not available nationally c. Goods always cost less d. The government cannot get involved in trade

11. What is a positive outcome of the Three Gorges Dam in China?

a. Creating a clean energy source b. Relocating more than 1 million people c. Preserving Chinese culture d. Modifying wild life habitats

12. Which geographic region of Africa would have the lowest human population?

a. Savanna b. Steppe c. Rainforest d. Desert

13. Which of the following is an example of a human right?

a. The right to wear what you want no matter where you are b. All people should be free and equal c. All people should be able to earn as much money as they want d. All people are guaranteed a college degree

14. Which of the following describes a policy where a stronger country takes over another country?

a. Genocide b. Colonization c. Ethnic Cleansing d. Integration

15. Which of the following is most likely an example of globalization?

a. China implementing the One-Child Policy b. American citizens electing their President c. Nike shoes are made in Vietnam and sold worldwide d. Farmers selling produce at a local market

16. Which of the following terms describes the deliberate killing of a specific group of people?

a. Genocide b. Persecution c. Discrimination d. Prejudice

17. Which of the following was NOT a goal of the European Union when it was created?

a. To increase trade among member nations b. To increase travel from nation to nation c. To replace country’s individual governments d. To decrease conflict between nations

18. Which type of map shows cities, states, and international boundaries?


 * 1) a. Physical
 * 2) c. Political
 * 3) d. Land Use
 * 4) e. Population Density

19. Why are former Communist nations less developed than Democratic nations?

a. Lack of freedom for individuals to make economic decisions b. Fewer natural resources c. Smaller populations d. Less government spending on education

20. The violence in Darfur, Sudan forced many citizens to flee the country. The violence in Darfur is an example of a:

a. Cost b. Pull Factor c. Benefit d. Push factor

21. Why do American companies outsource jobs to foreign countries, such as India?

a. American workers are less educated in basic skills b. Foreign workers will do the job for a lower wage c. There are not enough American workers to fill the jobs d. The U.S. government encourages companies to move overseas

22. Use the population pyramid below to answer the following question.

What do you predict will happen to Japan’s population in the future?

a. Stay the same b. Increase slightly c. Decline d. Increase dramatically

23. Turkey has constructed a series of dams on the Tigris River, disrupting the flow of water to Iran. What type of border dispute is this?

a. Resource b. Functional c. Positional d. Territorial

24. Which of the following contributes most to HIV/AIDS deaths in areas with high infection rates?

a. Contaminated water b. War c. Climate d. Lack of medical care

25. What contemporary issue does this political cartoon address? a. Apartheid b. Colonialism c. Immigration d. NAFTA