34 Questions
What is the primary difference between First Peoples and Native Americans?
Geographic location
Which province was given the highest degree of autonomy in Canada?
Quebec
What is the connection between guano and US expansion across the Pacific?
Guano was a valuable resource for fertilizer
What is the term for the regions of land that are completely surrounded by another country?
Enclave
What is the primary purpose of desalination in Middle Eastern countries?
To provide fresh water for drinking
What is the main economic sector in many Middle Eastern countries?
Oil and gas
What is Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030?
A strategy to reduce dependence on oil
What is the significance of the Kaaba in Islam?
It is a holy site of pilgrimage
What is the term for the process of European powers competing for territory and influence in Africa during the late 19th century?
Scramble for Africa
What is the term for a large, densely populated city that serves as a hub for economic and cultural activity?
Megacity
What is the name of the region of intense seismic and volcanic activity that surrounds the Pacific Ocean?
The Ring of Fire
What is the term for the process of tectonic plate movement that results in the formation of mountains such as the Himalayas?
Convergence
What is the term for a region of fragmented islands, such as those found in Southeast Asia?
Archipelago
What is the term for a religion that combines elements of different belief systems, such as Santería?
Syncretic
What is the term for the high-altitude plateau region in South America, characterized by its agricultural potential and unique ecosystem?
The Altiplano
What is the organization that aims to control oil prices and stabilize the global energy market?
OPEC
What does the term 'nakba' mean in the context of Israel/Palestine?
A day of mourning for Palestinians
Which region in Africa is characterized by high fertility rates?
Sub-Saharan Africa
What is the main purpose of foreign entities involved in 'land grabbing' in Africa?
To acquire land for agricultural production and export
What is the term for the policy of racial segregation and discrimination that was formerly practiced in South Africa?
Apartheid
What is the name of the document issued in 1917 that expressed support for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine?
The Balfour Declaration
What is the term for the transfer of capital from a foreign country to a local one, often in the form of investment?
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Which African country was established by the American Colonization Society in 1822?
Liberia
What is the name of the accords signed by Morocco and several other Arab countries, aimed at normalizing relations with Israel?
The Abraham Accords
What is the term used to describe the Chinese government's actions towards the Uyghur population?
Cultural genocide
Which country ruled Hong Kong until 1997?
Great Britain
What is the primary economic activity associated with primary economic types?
Agriculture
What is the name of the line that represents China's territorial claims in the South China Sea?
Nine-dash line
What is the name of the region in China known for its Karst Topography?
Guilin
What is the term used to describe the movement of population pyramids through stages of development?
Demographic transition
What is the difference between mitigation and adaptation in the context of climate change?
Mitigation is reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation is preparing for the impacts of climate change
What is the name of the region in China that is often associated with the Dalai Lama and Buddhism?
Tibet
What is the name of the country that is home to the Rohingya population?
Myanmar
What is the name of the type of society that is characterized by the control of water resources?
Hydraulic society
Study guide for the final exam of GGS 101, covering topics such as Canadian provinces and territories, First Peoples, colonizers, autonomy, and more. Test your knowledge of US and Canada geography and history!
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