GGS 101 Final Exam: US and Canada Geography
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What is the primary difference between First Peoples and Native Americans?

  • Geographic location (correct)
  • National identity
  • Cultural practices
  • Tribal affiliation

    • Which province was given the highest degree of autonomy in Canada?

  • Nova Scotia
  • Quebec (correct)
  • British Columbia
  • Ontario

    • What is the connection between guano and US expansion across the Pacific?

  • Guano was a source of energy
  • Guano was a valuable resource for fertilizer (correct)
  • Guano was a key trading commodity
  • Guano was a symbol of American imperialism

    • What is the term for the regions of land that are completely surrounded by another country?

    <p>Enclave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of desalination in Middle Eastern countries?

    <p>To provide fresh water for drinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main economic sector in many Middle Eastern countries?

    <p>Oil and gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030?

    <p>A strategy to reduce dependence on oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Kaaba in Islam?

    <p>It is a holy site of pilgrimage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of European powers competing for territory and influence in Africa during the late 19th century?

    <p>Scramble for Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a large, densely populated city that serves as a hub for economic and cultural activity?

    <p>Megacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the region of intense seismic and volcanic activity that surrounds the Pacific Ocean?

    <p>The Ring of Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of tectonic plate movement that results in the formation of mountains such as the Himalayas?

    <p>Convergence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a region of fragmented islands, such as those found in Southeast Asia?

    <p>Archipelago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a religion that combines elements of different belief systems, such as Santería?

    <p>Syncretic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the high-altitude plateau region in South America, characterized by its agricultural potential and unique ecosystem?

    <p>The Altiplano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the organization that aims to control oil prices and stabilize the global energy market?

    <p>OPEC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'nakba' mean in the context of Israel/Palestine?

    <p>A day of mourning for Palestinians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in Africa is characterized by high fertility rates?

    <p>Sub-Saharan Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of foreign entities involved in 'land grabbing' in Africa?

    <p>To acquire land for agricultural production and export</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the policy of racial segregation and discrimination that was formerly practiced in South Africa?

    <p>Apartheid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the document issued in 1917 that expressed support for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine?

    <p>The Balfour Declaration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the transfer of capital from a foreign country to a local one, often in the form of investment?

    <p>Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which African country was established by the American Colonization Society in 1822?

    <p>Liberia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the accords signed by Morocco and several other Arab countries, aimed at normalizing relations with Israel?

    <p>The Abraham Accords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the Chinese government's actions towards the Uyghur population?

    <p>Cultural genocide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country ruled Hong Kong until 1997?

    <p>Great Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary economic activity associated with primary economic types?

    <p>Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the line that represents China's territorial claims in the South China Sea?

    <p>Nine-dash line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the region in China known for its Karst Topography?

    <p>Guilin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the movement of population pyramids through stages of development?

    <p>Demographic transition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between mitigation and adaptation in the context of climate change?

    <p>Mitigation is reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation is preparing for the impacts of climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the region in China that is often associated with the Dalai Lama and Buddhism?

    <p>Tibet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the country that is home to the Rohingya population?

    <p>Myanmar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the type of society that is characterized by the control of water resources?

    <p>Hydraulic society</p> Signup and view all the answers

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