109 Questions
What is the term used to describe the areas where 50% of Canadians reside?
Suburbs
What is the primary economic sector in many Middle Eastern countries?
Oil and gas
What is the name of Saudi Arabia's economic development plan aimed at reducing oil dependence by 2030?
Saudi Vision 2030
What is the term used to describe a piece of territory that is completely surrounded by another country's territory?
Enclave
What is the name of the system used in some Middle Eastern countries to regulate the employment of migrant workers?
Kafala System
What is the structure in Mecca that is involved in one of the five pillars of Islam?
The Kaaba
What does the term 'nakba' mean?
A day of mourning for Palestinians
What was the Balfour Declaration?
A declaration of support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine
What is the primary purpose of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Africa?
To promote economic growth and development
What is the name of the process that led to the displacement of Palestinians during the establishment of the State of Israel?
Nakba
What is the meaning of 'Zionism'?
A movement supporting the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine
What is the name of the region that is prorupt, or sticking out, in southwestern Africa?
Namibia
What is the term used to describe the intense competition among European powers to colonize and control African territories during the late 19th century?
Scramble for Africa
What is the name of the mountain range formed as a result of the convergence of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates?
The Himalayas
What is the term used to describe a large, densely populated urban area that serves as a hub for economic and cultural activity?
Megacity
Which of the following countries in South America does not speak a Latin-derived language?
Suriname
What is the term used to describe the region of high volcanic and earthquake activity that encircles the Pacific Ocean?
The Ring of Fire
What is the organization that aims to stabilize oil prices by controlling oil production?
OPEC
What is the term used to describe the persecution of the Uyghur population in China?
Cultural genocide
What is the significance of the nine-dash line on a map in the South China Sea?
It represents China's claimed territory in the South China Sea
What is the term used to describe a society that relies heavily on irrigation and water management?
Hydraulic society
What is the religious affiliation most associated with Tibet?
Buddhism
Which country ruled Hong Kong until 1997?
United Kingdom
What is the term used to describe the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change?
Adaptation
What were the two areas within contemporary Israel/Palestine that remained occupied by Palestinians after Israel consolidated into a state?
Gaza and the West Bank
What did Israel occupy in 1967 that was outside its borders?
The West Bank and the Golan Heights
When did Hamas come to political power in Gaza?
2007
What does the term 'nakba' mean?
The catastrophe of Palestinian displacement
What is commonly referred to as 'Land Grabbing' in Africa?
The acquisition of land by foreign governments for agricultural purposes
Why is Africa often referred to as the 'Plateau continent'?
Due to its high average elevation
What is the primary geographic feature of the Maghreb region?
Desert terrain
What is the main purpose of ECOWAS in Africa?
To promote economic integration and cooperation among member states
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Ring of Fire?
Volcanic and earthquake activity
What is the primary factor that differentiates the three main subregions of Asia?
Geography
What is the name of the economic development plan aimed at reducing oil dependence in Venezuela?
No specific plan
What is the primary reason for the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest?
Agriculture
Which country has Essequibo as a disputed territory?
Venezuela
What is the term used to describe an economy based on extracting natural resources?
Primary economy
What is the effect of water on climate?
It moderates temperature
What is the purpose of remote sensing?
To study the Earth's surface
What is the name of the country that is divided into a mainland and an island?
Taiwan
What is the term used to describe the adaptation of a population to a new environment?
Adaptation
What is the term used to describe the persecution of the Rohingya population?
Cultural genocide
Which of the following regions in Canada is home to 50% of the country's population?
The Southern Ontario Corridor
What is the primary difference between First Peoples and Native Americans?
Geographic location
Who were the main colonizers of Canada?
French and British
What is the purpose of desalination in arid regions?
To produce freshwater
What is the main economic sector in many Middle Eastern countries?
Oil and gas
What is the significance of the Kaaba in Islam?
It is the direction of prayer for Muslims
What is the main difference between the 3 Prairie Provinces and the 4 Maritime Provinces?
Location
What is the name of the architecture style known for in Ghadamès, Libya?
Troglodyte
What is the purpose of desalination in arid regions?
Removal of salt and minerals
What is the primary factor that drives the growth of suburbs in Canada?
Affordability of transportation
What are the two areas within contemporary Israel/Palestine that remained occupied by Palestinians after Israel consolidated into a state?
Gaza and the West Bank
What is the primary economic sector in many Middle Eastern countries?
Oil and gas
What did Israel occupy in 1967 that was outside its borders?
All of the above
What is the primary reason for the high fertility rates in Africa?
Lack of access to education and family planning
What is the term used to describe the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change?
Adaptation
What is the name of the region that is prorupt, or sticking out, in southwestern Africa?
Namibia
What is the name of the topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone?
Karst Topography
Which country is Hong Kong a part of?
China
What is the term used to describe a society that relies heavily on irrigation and water management?
Hydraulic Society
What is the primary reason for the dispute over Essequibo?
Border demarcation
What is the name of the region associated with the Uyghur population?
Xinjiang
What is the main characteristic of the Himalayas' formation?
Convergence of tectonic plates
What is the purpose of ECOWAS in Africa?
To promote economic development and cooperation among West African states
What is the term used to describe the intense competition among European powers to colonize and control African territories during the late 19th century?
Scramble for Africa
What is the definition of a megacity?
A city with a population of over 10 million
What is the term used to describe the region of high volcanic and earthquake activity that encircles the Pacific Ocean?
The Ring of Fire
What is the primary driver of deforestation in the Amazon region?
Clearing for agricultural land
What is the nickname for the countries of South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore due to their rapid economic growth?
Asian Tigers
What is the term for a state made up of a group of islands?
Archipelago
What is the name of the region in South America characterized by high altitude and plateau-like terrain?
Altiplano
What is the term for a large, densely populated urban area that serves as a hub for economic and cultural activity?
Megacity
What is the main difference between First Peoples and Native Americans?
Geographical location
Which countries had control over the Essequibo region at some point in its history?
Spain, Gran Colombia, and Britain
Which province was given the highest degree of autonomy in Canada?
Quebec
What is the primary reason for the formation of Karst Topography?
Erosion of limestone rocks by acidic water
What is the connection between guano and US expansion across the Pacific?
Guano was used as a means of establishing control over Pacific islands
What is the term used to describe a society that relies heavily on irrigation and water management?
Hydraulic Society
What is the primary aim of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030?
To reduce oil dependence and diversify the economy
What is the term used to describe the process of adapting to the impacts of climate change?
Adaptation
What is the term used to describe the system of regulating the employment of migrant workers in some Middle Eastern countries?
Kafala System
What is the significance of the nine-dash line on a map in the South China Sea?
It is a disputed maritime boundary
What is the term used to describe the forced removal of Palestinians from their homeland during the establishment of the State of Israel?
Nakba
What is the primary reason for the high fertility rates in Africa?
Religious and cultural beliefs
What is the term used to describe the process of foreign entities acquiring large areas of land in Africa, often for agricultural or natural resource extraction purposes?
Land Grabbing
What is the name of the document that expressed the British government's support for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine?
The Balfour Declaration
What is the term used to describe the system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination that was formerly practiced in South Africa?
Apartheid
Karst Topography is formed through volcanic activity.
False
The primary economic sector in many Middle Eastern countries is agriculture.
False
Hong Kong is a part of China.
True
The ROC formed due to the Chinese Civil War.
True
Tibet is located in eastern China.
False
The nine-dash line represents the territorial claims of China in the South China Sea.
True
The Uyghur population is primarily located in eastern China.
False
Cultural genocide is a term used to describe the persecution of the Rohingya population.
False
The primary purpose of remote sensing is to study the climate.
False
Essequibo is a disputed territory between Guyana and Brazil.
False
Essequibo is a disputed territory between Guyana and Venezuela.
True
Karst Topography is formed through the erosion of rocks by wind and water.
True
The nine-dash line represents the territorial claims of China in the South China Sea.
True
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China.
True
The ROC formed due to the Chinese Civil War.
True
Taiwan is a province of China.
False
The Uyghur population is primarily located in Tibet.
False
The Rohingya are primarily located in Tibet.
False
Tibet is located in the eastern part of China.
False
The Hydraulic Society is a type of economy based on irrigation and water management.
True
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