1. Which of the following best describe a negative consequence of the Amazon basin deforestation?(1 point)
Responses
loss of biological compounds that may have medical value
loss of biological compounds that may have medical value
purification of the Amazon River and surrounding tributaries
purification of the Amazon River and surrounding tributaries
increase of oxygen and carbon dioxide cycles
increase of oxygen and carbon dioxide cycles
discovery of new animal and plant species
discovery of new animal and plant species
Question 2
2. From his observations of the animal species on the Galapagos Islands, Darwin concluded that plants and animals ___________.(1 point)
Responses
adapt to their environment over time
adapt to their environment over time
can change over one generation
can change over one generation
change only in closed ecosystems
change only in closed ecosystems
cannot change
cannot change
Question 3
3. Which of the following best describes the Amazon Rain Forest?(1 point)
Responses
It features the Andes, the longest range of mountains in the world.
It features the Andes, the longest range of mountains in the world.
It is home to Pampas, a rich and fertile alluvial plain.
It is home to Pampas, a rich and fertile alluvial plain.
It contains more species of plants and animals than any other place.
It contains more species of plants and animals than any other place.
It has the driest desert in the world, Atacama
It has the driest desert in the world, Atacama
Question 4
4. Under what circumstance did Africans come to South America?(1 point)
Responses
They came to trade with the indigenous tribes of South America.
They came to trade with the indigenous tribes of South America.
They were brought to South America as slaves.
They were brought to South America as slaves.
They immigrated in search of more arable lands to farm.
They immigrated in search of more arable lands to farm.
Like the Portuguese and the Spanish, they were seeking a trade route to India.
Like the Portuguese and the Spanish, they were seeking a trade route to India.
Question 5
5. Why is Spanish the official language of 9 of the 13 nations of South America?(1 point)
Responses
The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.
The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.
The Portuguese did not want their language spoken by foreign people.
The Portuguese did not want their language spoken by foreign people.
It is the original language of the native people.
It is the original language of the native people.
Spanish is easier to speak than the native languages.
Spanish is easier to speak than the native languages.
Question 6
6. What is the meaning of indigenous?(1 point)
Responses
completely unlike your surroundings
completely unlike your surroundings
blending of the cultural traits of a larger group
blending of the cultural traits of a larger group
originating in and naturally living, growing, or occurring in a region or country
originating in and naturally living, growing, or occurring in a region or country
taking on the cultural traits of a larger group
taking on the cultural traits of a larger group
Question 7
7. Match each description with its term.(3 points)
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The biggest economic threat to political stability in South America
Inspired the budding formation of a South American trade agreement
This commodity is partially responsible for the deforestation of the Amazon
Question 8
8. Because of diminishing trade with Europe following World War I, South American nations became(1 point)
Responses
bitter enemies with Great Britain and France because lack of money permanently crippled their economies.
bitter enemies with Great Britain and France because lack of money permanently crippled their economies.
more dependent on wealthier countries such as the U.S. and Great Britain by accepting foreign aid.
more dependent on wealthier countries such as the U.S. and Great Britain by accepting foreign aid.
more self-sufficient by manufacturing their own goods.
more self-sufficient by manufacturing their own goods.
more dependent on imports to generate wealth
more dependent on imports to generate wealth
Question 9
9. Which statement LEAST accurately describes the problems that South America faces regarding trade?(1 point)
Responses
coffee is a heavily demanded item that other countries seek from South America
coffee is a heavily demanded item that other countries seek from South America
frequent trading exists amongst South American countries
frequent trading exists amongst South American countries
much of South America's trading involves outside countries
much of South America's trading involves outside countries
great concern exists because of the lack of trade among South American nations
great concern exists because of the lack of trade among South American nations
Question 10
10. Match each description with its term below.(4 points)
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Australia's natural wonder that can be seen from space
chain of islands
75 percent of the world's active volcanoes are located here
the deepest ocean depth in the world is found here
Question 11
11. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Australia?(1 point)
Responses
Most Australians live in coastal cities in the northern and southern areas of the country.
Most Australians live in coastal cities in the northern and southern areas of the country.
It is smaller than the continental United States in size, but has the same population.
It is smaller than the continental United States in size, but has the same population.
Australia is entirely south of the equator.
Australia is entirely south of the equator.
Australia is the smallest continent on Earth.
Australia is the smallest continent on Earth.
Question 12
12. Which of the following is not true about Aborigine culture?(1 point)
Responses
It is the oldest surviving culture on Earth.
It is the oldest surviving culture on Earth.
Aborigine groups are spread across the continent of Australia.
Aborigine groups are spread across the continent of Australia.
Traditional Aborigine societies formed agricultural settlements.
Traditional Aborigine societies formed agricultural settlements.
Aborigines do not believe that land belongs to humans.
Aborigines do not believe that land belongs to humans.
Question 13
13. In the late 18th to mid–19th centuries, Europeans sought economic gain from the Pacific from the trade of(1 point)
Responses
whales and seals.
whales and seals.
petroleum.
petroleum.
pearls.
pearls.
taro root.
taro root.
Question 14
14. The native inhabitants of New Zealand are the(1 point)
Responses
Maori
Maori
Aborigines
Aborigines
Dutch Explorers
Dutch Explorers
Melanesians
Melanesians
Question 15
15. What would be a probable explanation for why there are many endemic plants and birds in New Zealand, but no native mammals?(1 point)
Responses
They were driven away by non–native mammals.
They were driven away by non–native mammals.
They were hunted to extinction by the Maori.
They were hunted to extinction by the Maori.
The island habitats were not conducive to mammalian life.
The island habitats were not conducive to mammalian life.
Plants and birds would make ocean crossings to the isolated New Zealand islands, mammals could not.
Plants and birds would make ocean crossings to the isolated New Zealand islands, mammals could not.
Question 16
16. Explain the effect of New Zealand's Southern Alps on the climate east of the mountains.(1 point)
Responses
Their snow and ice have a chilling effect, keeping the central and eastern areas cool and wet.
Their snow and ice have a chilling effect, keeping the central and eastern areas cool and wet.
They divert precipitation into the east area, creating monsoon conditions.
They divert precipitation into the east area, creating monsoon conditions.
Their presence intensifies the speed of the roaring forties.
Their presence intensifies the speed of the roaring forties.
They act as a barrier, protecting the area east from the prevailing west winds.
They act as a barrier, protecting the area east from the prevailing west winds.
Question 17
17. Why is New Zealand's South Island's west coast called the "Wet Coast"?(1 point)
Responses
It sits in a climatic convergence zone.
It sits in a climatic convergence zone.
Weather systems crossing the Pacific from South America hit this coast first.
Weather systems crossing the Pacific from South America hit this coast first.
Its terrain consists mostly of rainforest.
Its terrain consists mostly of rainforest.
The roaring forties bring strong west winds from the Indian Ocean.
The roaring forties bring strong west winds from the Indian Ocean.
Question 18
18. Which natural resource is not a common and highly important food source throughout the Pacific Islands?(1 point)
Responses
Bananas
Bananas
Taro Root
Taro Root
Cattle
Cattle
Pork
Pork
Question 19
19. Which of the following is the basis of the traditional Aborigine economy?(1 point)
Responses
mining
mining
sailing
sailing
farming
farming
hunting and gathering
hunting and gathering
Question 20
20. The discovery of _____________ caused the creation of new Australian towns.(1 point)
Responses
valuable furs
valuable furs
gold and mineral deposits
gold and mineral deposits
Oil
Oil
historical artifacts
historical artifacts
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Here are the responses to the questions:
loss of biological compounds that may have medical value
adapt to their environment over time
It contains more species of plants and animals than any other place.
They were brought to South America as slaves.
The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.
originating in and naturally living, growing, or occurring in a region or country
(Please provide the specific terms for the matching section as they weren't included.)
The biggest economic threat to political stability in South America: (specific term needed)
Inspired the budding formation of a South American trade agreement: (specific term needed)
This commodity is partially responsible for the deforestation of the Amazon: (specific term needed)
more dependent on wealthier countries such as the U.S. and Great Britain by accepting foreign aid.
frequent trading exists amongst South American countries
(Please provide the specific terms for the matching section as they weren't included.)
Australia's natural wonder that can be seen from space: (specific term needed)
chain of islands: (specific term needed)
75 percent of the world's active volcanoes are located here: (specific term needed)
the deepest ocean depth in the world is found here: (specific term needed)
It is smaller than the continental United States in size, but has the same population.
Traditional Aborigine societies formed agricultural settlements.
whales and seals.
Maori
Plants and birds would make ocean crossings to the isolated New Zealand islands, mammals could not.
They act as a barrier, protecting the area east from the prevailing west winds.
Weather systems crossing the Pacific from South America hit this coast first.
Cattle
hunting and gathering
gold and mineral deposits
If you can provide the specific terms for questions 7 and 10, I can assist you with those as well!
the choices for question 7 are coffee, NAFTA, poverty, and livestock
Thank you for providing the choices for question 7. Here’s how the descriptions match with the terms:
Match each description with its term:
The biggest economic threat to political stability in South America:poverty
Inspired the budding formation of a South American trade agreement:NAFTA
This commodity is partially responsible for the deforestation of the Amazon:coffee
If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
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