World Geography - Sample Midterm Questions

Multiple Choice

The greatest concentration of population in South America BEFORE the arrival of the Spanish and Portugese was:
        a. Along the east coast                                        b. In the Amazon Basin
        c. Along the Andes Mts in the west                        d. On the southern tip of the continent

Which measure do we use in world geography to estimate educational development?
        a. High school graduation rate                            b. Literacy rate
        c. College attendance rate                                    d. Government spending on education

Which region of Mexico is the poorest and most Amerindian?
        a. Chiapas        b. Mexico City            c. Monterey            d. Guadelahara

This climate region is warm and wet enough all year long to support rainforests.
        A            B            C            D            E            H
 

Short Answer

Explain one concern about the loss of rainforest in Central and South America.

Explain one reason why tourism has not pulled most Caribbean islands out of poverty.

Define Cultural Landscape

Describe the Mestizo Transitional Region of South America