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What percentage of the Amazon Rainforest has been cut down over the past 40 years?
What percentage of the Amazon Rainforest has been cut down over the past 40 years?
20%
What is the highest mountain in the Americas and what is its height?
What is the highest mountain in the Americas and what is its height?
Aconcagua at 6,960 m.
Which two countries in Latin America have the highest proportion of Native populations?
Which two countries in Latin America have the highest proportion of Native populations?
Bolivia and Guatemala.
What geographic feature marks the eastern limit of Europe?
What geographic feature marks the eastern limit of Europe?
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How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate of Europe?
How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate of Europe?
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What type of climate is commonly found in the Mediterranean region?
What type of climate is commonly found in the Mediterranean region?
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How many countries are currently part of the European Union?
How many countries are currently part of the European Union?
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What is the significance of the Schengen Area?
What is the significance of the Schengen Area?
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What percentage of South Africa's population has contracted the virus mentioned in the content?
What percentage of South Africa's population has contracted the virus mentioned in the content?
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What geological feature is created by the divergent tectonic plates in the Great Rift Valley?
What geological feature is created by the divergent tectonic plates in the Great Rift Valley?
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How much does the temperature drop for every 1000 meters gained in altitude in the lower layer of the atmosphere?
How much does the temperature drop for every 1000 meters gained in altitude in the lower layer of the atmosphere?
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What percentage of the world's population is located in Asia?
What percentage of the world's population is located in Asia?
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Name the five great religions that developed in Asia.
Name the five great religions that developed in Asia.
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What is the average annual rainfall threshold for an area to be classified as having a desert climate?
What is the average annual rainfall threshold for an area to be classified as having a desert climate?
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What percentage of the world's oil production comes from countries surrounding the Persian Gulf?
What percentage of the world's oil production comes from countries surrounding the Persian Gulf?
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What is the salinity percentage of the Dead Sea compared to ocean water?
What is the salinity percentage of the Dead Sea compared to ocean water?
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What did the Suez Canal change in terms of navigation?
What did the Suez Canal change in terms of navigation?
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Which three major religions originated from the region that includes Jerusalem?
Which three major religions originated from the region that includes Jerusalem?
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When does the monsoon season typically start in Southern Asia?
When does the monsoon season typically start in Southern Asia?
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What is the significance of the Ganges River in Hinduism?
What is the significance of the Ganges River in Hinduism?
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What is the height of Mount Everest?
What is the height of Mount Everest?
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Who is commonly referred to as the 'Father of the Nation' in India?
Who is commonly referred to as the 'Father of the Nation' in India?
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Name one of the states in India that shares a border with Pakistan.
Name one of the states in India that shares a border with Pakistan.
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How many films did Bollywood produce in 2017?
How many films did Bollywood produce in 2017?
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What are the Canadian Shield's contributions to the world's freshwater resources?
What are the Canadian Shield's contributions to the world's freshwater resources?
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What is the percentage of foreign-born individuals in Toronto's population as of 2021?
What is the percentage of foreign-born individuals in Toronto's population as of 2021?
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Which mountain range is first encountered when traveling west in Canada?
Which mountain range is first encountered when traveling west in Canada?
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What are the four regional divisions used by the United States Census Bureau?
What are the four regional divisions used by the United States Census Bureau?
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Why does the eastern half of the USA have a higher population density than the western half?
Why does the eastern half of the USA have a higher population density than the western half?
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What proportion of the Hispanic-American population has Mexican origins?
What proportion of the Hispanic-American population has Mexican origins?
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How does the United States' military expenditure compare to the rest of the world?
How does the United States' military expenditure compare to the rest of the world?
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What is 'Tornado Alley'?
What is 'Tornado Alley'?
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How many countries are currently part of the Schengen Area?
How many countries are currently part of the Schengen Area?
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What two main islands make up the British Isles?
What two main islands make up the British Isles?
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Which river is considered the most important transportation axis in Europe?
Which river is considered the most important transportation axis in Europe?
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What is the significance of the North European Plain in Europe?
What is the significance of the North European Plain in Europe?
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What major event in 1991 significantly changed Russia's political landscape?
What major event in 1991 significantly changed Russia's political landscape?
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What are the two largest cities in Russia?
What are the two largest cities in Russia?
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What recent conflict has heightened tensions between Ukraine and Russia since 2022?
What recent conflict has heightened tensions between Ukraine and Russia since 2022?
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How many nations and official languages are estimated to exist within Russia's cultural diversity?
How many nations and official languages are estimated to exist within Russia's cultural diversity?
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What meteorological conditions contribute to the high frequency of tornadoes in the central U.S.?
What meteorological conditions contribute to the high frequency of tornadoes in the central U.S.?
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Identify the region in the U.S. known for having the most active tornado occurrences.
Identify the region in the U.S. known for having the most active tornado occurrences.
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What is the dominant language spoken in Brazil and how does it differ from most other Latin American countries?
What is the dominant language spoken in Brazil and how does it differ from most other Latin American countries?
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Name the three great Amerindian Empires that existed in Latin America and one key fact about each.
Name the three great Amerindian Empires that existed in Latin America and one key fact about each.
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What river holds the title of the world's largest, and where does it primarily flow?
What river holds the title of the world's largest, and where does it primarily flow?
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What is unique about the Amazon Basin in terms of rainforest coverage?
What is unique about the Amazon Basin in terms of rainforest coverage?
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Which Caribbean islands are part of the Greater Antilles?
Which Caribbean islands are part of the Greater Antilles?
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What does the MOM Basin drain, and why is it significant?
What does the MOM Basin drain, and why is it significant?
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Study Notes
Canada (Northern America)
- Canada was almost completely covered by glaciers 15,000 years ago.
- Glaciers melted due to warming trends.
- The Canadian Shield is the largest reservoir of freshwater on Earth (excluding Antarctica).
- The Canadian Shield is rich in minerals and is highly eroded.
- Major cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are cosmopolitan (multiethnic).
- In 2021, 47%, 24%, and 42% of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver's populations were born abroad, respectively.
- The Canadian national average of foreign-born residents was 23% in 2021.
- Quebec City's rate of foreign-born residents was 6.7% and was lowest compared to other major Canadian cities.
- The Rockies are the first major mountain range in Western Canada.
- The United States Census Bureau divides the US into four regions (Northeast, Midwest, South, and West).
- The eastern half of the USA has higher population density than the western half.
- Western US states, excluding Texas and California, are sparsely populated, drier, and higher in altitude.
- The Hispanic population is growing in the Southern US states (California, Texas, Florida).
- Hispanics are 19% of the US population (2021) and a large proportion are Mexican-origin.
- The US has the largest economy and military expenditure globally. The US military expenditure accounts for 35-40% of the global total.
Latin America
- Latin America is composed of South America and Middle America (Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies).
- Most Latin American countries have Spanish as the dominant language, with Brazil being an exception.
- The Greater Antilles are composed of four large Caribbean islands: Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica.
- The Mayan (approx. 300-900 CE), Aztec (approx. 1300-1500 CE), and Inca (approx. 1400-1530 CE) Empires ruled over certain parts of Latin America.
- Mexico City (Tenochtitlan) was an important city.
- Machu Picchu is a well-known Inca archeological site.
- Brazil is the most culturally and economically influential South American state.
- Brazil's population is approximately half of South America's total population.
- The Amazon River is the worlds largest river. The annual average flow of the river at its mouth is 210,000 m³/s and is the 5th largest.
Europe
- Europe extends from the Ural Mountains to the Caspian Sea, Caucasus Mountains, Black Sea, Bosporus Strait, Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles Strait.
- The Gulf Stream moderates European climates.
- The Mediterranean climate is mild and rainy in winter and hot and dry in summer.
- There are 27 countries part of the European Union.
- The Schengen Area facilitates international travel among its 26 member states.
Russia and Satellite Countries
- Russia is the largest country in the world (17 million km²).
- Russia has 11 time zones.
- 20% of Russia's population are non-Russian.
- The cultural diversity of Russia is substantial with over 110 official languages.
- establishing and adjusting to democracy in post-communist Russia has been challenging.
- Moscow is the capital of Russia and its largest city (17 million inhabitants)
- St. Petersburg is the second largest city (5 million inhabitants).
- Political tensions exist between Russia and Ukraine since 2014.
Africa
- 80% of Africa is located between the tropics.
- The Sahara Desert is as large as the continental United States.
- The Sahara Desert isolated Sub-Saharan Africa.
- The importance of rivers, oceans, and seas in isolating Africa.
South-West Asia / The Middle East
- Asia contains 59% of the world's population.
- The first civilizations and major religions emerged in this region.
- The five major religions of Asia are Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
- The area is influenced by deserts, with 75% receiving less than 250 mm of rain annually.
- Significant oil reserves and production occur in the region.
South Asia
- The monsoon season affects southern South Asia (June-October).
- The Ganges is the most sacred river for Hindus in South Asia.
- The Himalayas are home to Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world at 8,849 meters.
- Nepal is home to many of the highest mountains.
- India has a high population density of 1,150 inhabitants per km².
- Many significant cities in India include Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
East Asia
- China is the second most populous country in the world (1.41 billion).
- China is divided into three major regions (western, eastern, and northeast).
- Western China has deserts and mountains.
- Eastern China has a relatively homogenous population of Han Chinese.
- The Three Gorges Dam is a major engineering project.
- China has a complex culture that includes many ethnic groups and languages.
- China has a significant history including a great wall and significant religions.
- Countries in East Asia include Taiwan and South Korea, which developed their economies.
- Taiwan remained distinct from communist China.
- North Korea and South Korea were divided after WW2 and are still divided today.
- South Korea is an economic powerhouse, and Tokyo has a tremendous urban center.
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Test your knowledge on geography, climate, and population issues in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. This quiz covers important geographical features, climatic influences, and demographic statistics. Challenge yourself with questions about the Amazon Rainforest, the Schengen Area, and more.