FORMATIVE MINI ASSESSMENT Third Grading Period 2009-10 March 1-10 STUDENT NAME DATE PERIOD Social Studies World Geography Use your knowledge of social studies and the map below to answer the following question. 1 During periods of glaciation, exposure of land that is typically under water can also lead to A longer summers in the Northern Hemisphere B migration of people, plants and animals to new areas C conflict of who actually controls the exposed land D development of severe flooding in other geographical regions Questions adapted from Teacher's Curriculum Institute World Geography FMA March 10 Page 1
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1949 Modern Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2 The two photographs above depict Riyadh during two different time periods. Which of the following statements best describes how the human characteristics have changed over time? F Experienced urban decline due to changes in local vegetation G Became urbanized due to the increasing demand for the natural resources found in Saudi Arabia H Did not experience any urban changes in the past sixty years J Went through many changes due to shifts found within the national government 3 Which of these conclusions is best supported by this graph? A There are three 4,000-mile-long rivers on Earth. B The Nile flows through three countries in Africa. C Three of the world's major rivers flow across Asia. D The Amazon has three tributaries in South America. Questions adapted from Teacher's Curriculum Institute World Geography FMA March 10 Page 2
4 The map above depicts outbreaks of the H1N1 virus as of January 4, 2010. What can you conclude based on the information presented in the map? F Midwestern states are experiencing fewer widespread cases than the rest of the nation. G States bordering Canada are experiencing a critical amount of cases when compared to the rest of the nation. H The H1N1 outbreak occurred first in Oklahoma and spread throughout the nation. J People who are elderly are in greater danger of getting H1N1 then the rest of the population. Questions adapted from Teacher's Curriculum Institute World Geography FMA March 10 Page 3
5 Which of the following explanations best traces the reasons for American-styled rap music in nations such as India, Japan and Russia? A Growth of the international publishing industry B Restrictions placed on international trade by conservative governments C Advancement and distribution of communication technology D Changes in political boundaries since the end of World War II 6 Read the text below. What part of the Nile River basin does it describe? This area has the richest farmland in all of Africa. Since ancient times, much of Egypt's food has been grown here. F The As Sudd G The Nile Delta H The land around Lake Nasser J The land where the two Niles meet 8 All of the following are benefits provided by hydroelectric dams except F habitat loss G clean energy H flood control J irrigation water 9 All of the following are major causes of desertification except A overgrazing B deforestation C long-term drought D shifting agriculture 10 A cultural region is best defined as a region whose people share the same F standard of living G life expectancy H climate zone J way of life 7 What was Egypt's main reason for building the Aswan High Dam? A To encourage water sports on the river B To flood the river's barriers to shipping C To stop sewage from flowing into the river D To develop the river's hydroelectric potential 11 Why is oil considered a nonrenewable resource? A It is found deep in the ground. B It is used to produce electricity. C It creates pollution when burned. D It takes millions of years to form. Questions adapted from Teacher's Curriculum Institute World Geography FMA March 10 Page 4
12 Which of these conclusions about men and women in Africa is best supported by the map? F More women graduate from high school than men. G Most men have shorter life expectancies than women. H Women and men are fairly equal in education and income. J Men are better educated and earn more money than women. Questions adapted from Teacher's Curriculum Institute World Geography FMA March 10 Page 5
13 Which conclusion about world energy production from 1970 to 2003 does the graph below best support? A The cost of generating electricity rose year by year. B The nuclear power industry declined during this period. C The need for energy in developing countries rose sharply. D The use of renewable energy resources grew very slowly. 14 Which statement below is best supported by the graph? F South Africa is a developed country. G South Africa is a multiracial country. H South Africa is a democratic country. J South Africa is a mostly urban country. Questions adapted from Teacher's Curriculum Institute World Geography FMA March 10 Page 6
15 What aspect of the situation of Constantinople is shown on the map below? A It was built on a flat peninsula. B It was not conquered until 1453. C It was the capital of three empires. D It was located on important trade routes. Questions adapted from Teacher's Curriculum Institute World Geography FMA March 10 Page 7
16 Which of these is most likely to draw someone from a rural area to a primate city to live? F Historic sites G Sporting events H Job opportunities J Shopping bazaars 19 What do the countries in this list have in common? 17 What does the graph below illustrate? A They all belong to OPEC. B They all export or import oil. C They all rank low in the HDI. D They all have large oil reserves. A Nigeria's ethnic diversity B Nigeria's spatial inequality C Nigeria's migration streams D Nigeria's economic activities 18 All of the following have contributed to widespread poverty in Africa except F desertification G reforestation H disease J war Questions adapted from Teacher's Curriculum Institute World Geography FMA March 10 Page 8
20 Which of these was most responsible for the borders shown on the map below? F Colonialism G Nationalism H Immigration J Desertification Questions adapted from Teacher's Curriculum Institute World Geography FMA March 10 Page 9