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7th Final Review
7th Grade Final Review-tovarj
Question | Answer |
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What did the lives of nomads revolve around? | the seasons |
How would you describe the communist system of government | Citizens share ownership of all businesses and resources. |
What is an example of an oligarchy? | monarchy |
Brazil's Great Escarpment drops into the _____. | Atlantic Ocean |
What geographic feature separates the two regions of Paraguay? | Paraguay River |
Define Tyranny | cruel & powerful leadership |
What South American country has the largest Native American population? | Peru |
The climate zone at the top of Mexico's mountains is the ______. | tierra fria |
the altitude zone in Mexico's lowlands is the ______. | tierra caliente |
which altitude zone ranges from 2,500 to 6,500 feet? | tierra templada |
What is the population density of Mexico? | 139 people per square mile |
What is the altitude range for the zone that means "hot land"? | 0-2,500 feet |
What could explain the rise of empires repeatedly in this location? | The Niger River made the region wealthy by fishing, farming and trade. |
Which of these explains why civilizations often choose to engage in trade? | Natural resources are unequally distributed around the world. |
An imaginary circle around the earth, equally distant from the North Pole and South Pole. | Equator |
What is the physical geography of Caribbean South America? | Rugged mountains, highlands, and plains drained by huge river systems |
What is true regarding the Panama Canal before it was completed? | ship sailing from New York to San Francisco had to travel nearly 12,000 additional miles |
A ____________is an area that has at least one characteristic in common. | Region |
What problems have resulted from Mexico's expanding population? | Increased poverty in the cities |
A place where people can buy goods from other countries without paying taxes. | Free Trade Zone |
What is the effect of the geographic area surrounding Costa Rica on its economic activities? | Forrest Industries |
Which of the following countries is not located in Central America | Brazil |
Based on their location and climate zone most of the Caribbean islands have a ___________________ climate? | Tropical Savanna |
The beliefs, customs, laws, art, and ways of living that a group of people share. | Culture |
What present day countries were included in the 1830 formation of New Granada? | Columbia and Panama |
A road map is an example of a | Special purpose map |
Which of the following is an example of absolute location? | 40o N, 90o E |
In 1960 Brazil moved its capital from Rio de Janeiro to | Brazila |
In the United States, we have Capitalism which is another name for a _______________(or free enterprise) economy. | market |
Which of the Following capital cities is NOT located in the Andes ranges? | Lima |
The climate in Whitehorse can best be described as ____________. | Tundra |
The Great Lakes were formed by? | glaciers |
In a _____ economy, economic decisions are handed down from generation to generation and often come in the form of bartering. | traditional |
What is the source of the Amazon River? | the Andes ranges |