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Social Studies World Geography Unit 10: South Asia 2012­2013
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1 An earthquake takes place in which
5 Use the list and your knowledge of
sphere?
social studies to answer the following
A atmosphere
question.
B
lithosphere
C
biosphere
D hydrosphere
1. Reincarnation
2. Siddhartha Gautama
3. Five Pillars
4. Four Noble Truths
5. Eightfold Path
2 Which physical process is most responsible
6. Muhammad
for the geographic formations in the
northern Indian subcontinent?
Which of the above are characteristics of
F
hydrologic cycle
Buddhism?
G
tectonic forces
A 1, 2, 4, 5
H
weathering
B
1, 2, 3, 4
J
deposition
C
1, 2, 3, 5
D 1, 2, 4, 6
3 Which statement accurately describes
monsoons in India?
A Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall,
while winter monsoons bring dry
weather.
B
Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all
seasons in India.
C
Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall,
while summer monsoons are fairly dry.
D Monsoons only affect the coastal
regions of the Indian subcontinent.
4 Founded in the 15th century by Guru
Nanak Dev, which religion of India believes
in one god and reincarnation?
F
Islam
G
Buddhism
H
Jainism
J
Sikhism
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6 Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. How did geography contribute to the placement of India's northern border?
F
North of the border is too cold to easily support life.
G
The Ganges River is a natural boundary between India and China.
H
Nepal contains few resources of interest to India or China.
J
The mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries.
7 Which of the following makes Nepal and
8 Based on Hindu beliefs, which cultural
Bhutan different from other South Asian
practice of India is still followed by many
countries?
despite being outlawed in 1947?
A They are monarchies.
F
caste system
B
They are primarily Jain.
G
reincarnation
C
They are landlocked.
H
holy wars
J
arranged marriages
D They are both islands.
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9 Use the presentation slides and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following
question.
Which title BEST fits for these presentation slides?
A New Designs of Indian Architecture
B
Changing Cultural Institutions of South Asia
C
Climate Changes Due to Human Interactions
D Cultural Changes Due to the Physical Environment
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Why is the region of Kashmir a source of
conflict among nations of South Asia?
F
It is the only region dominated by
Sikhs.
G
It is an extremely poor region that
often faces natural disasters.
H
Its people are predominantly Islamic,
though controlled by India.
J
Its people are predominantly Hindu,
surrounded by an Islamic nation.
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All of the following are environmental
consequences of India's rapid population
growth EXCEPT —
A polluted air
B
deforestation
C
unsanitary water
D monsoon flooding
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Use the table and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following two questions.
Country
Arable Land
Imports
Exports
(percentage)
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Bangladesh
73%
$8.1 billion
$5.9 billion
India
56%
$60.8 billion
$43.1 billion
Maldives
10%
$372 million
$88 million
Nepal
17%
$1.2 billion
$485 million
Pakistan
27%
$9.6 billion
$8.6 billion
Sri Lanka
14%
$6.1 billion
$5.2 billion
Which country above has the LEAST
favorable balance of trade?
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F
Bangladesh
G
India
H
Nepal
J
Pakistan
Using the table above, which country
likely has to import the MOST food
products?
A India
B
Maldives
C
Pakistan
D Sri Lanka
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Use the table and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Population of India (in millions)
Year
Under 15
15­64
65+
Total
2000
361
604
45
1010
2005
368
673
51
1093
2010
370
747
58
1175
2015
372
819
65
1256
373
882
76
1331
(projected)
2020
(projected)
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Which prediction about India's population can be inferred from the data? F
Life expectancy will be steadily declining.
G
The population will be steadily increasing.
H
Older people will begin to outnumber younger people.
J
India will begin to experience a zero­growth rate.
The Ganges has been considered a sacred river in Hinduism for thousands of years. Millions of
Hindus perform religious rituals, such as purification rites and the disposal of the deceased, in
the river. How have these long­practiced rituals affected the river today?
A The level of the river has dropped due to considerable use.
B
The river has become one of the most polluted in the world.
C
Since it is sacred, it is one of the cleanest rivers in the world.
D The course of the river has been altered to feed into temples.
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Use the picture and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
These houses in a flood­prone area of Bangladesh BEST represent the geographic concept of —
F
cultural identity
G
modification of the environment
H
cultural diffusion
J
adaptation to the environment
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Use the charts and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions.
(per 1000 people, national average)
(per 1000 births, under age 1, national average)
Which of the following statements is correct, based on the charts?
A The population of India will increase because the birth rate is decreasing faster than the
infant mortality rate.
B
The population of India will decrease because both the infant mortality rate and the birth
rate are decreasing.
C
Infant mortality rates are decreasing at the same rate as the birth rate.
D Although the birth rate is declining, the number of children surviving their first birthday is
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Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following questions. You can infer from the map that most large cities are located in ―
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F
southwest and northeast India
G
central and northeast India
H
northwest and southeast India
J
eastern and northwestern India
Why would geography cause the Deccan Plateau to have a lower population density than other
regions of India?
A Most of the area has rugged landforms making access difficult.
B
Most of the area has high mountains and a very arid climate.
C
Most of the area is flooded by monsoon rains much of each year. D Most of the area is composed of river deltas and jungles.
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Use the table and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Source: Handbook of Statistical Indicators on Indian Women, 2007
You can infer from the table that —
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F
More males are born in India than females.
G
The literacy gap has been closing since 1951.
H
Foreign influence is helping the literacy gap.
J
The education of women in India is improving.
Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Considering the potential of bamboo and rattan for socio­economic development, especially in rural areas, there is an immediate need to carry out their massive plantations in forests, farms and vacant community lands. It is also necessary to boost research and development activities for genetic improvement in bamboo and rattans, development of efficient methods for mass production of superior quality planting stock, and conservation of the genetic resources. Since a limited number of species produce most of the products, basic research should be directed towards minor but potentially useful species.
—J.K. Rawat, The Status of Bamboo and Rattan in India, 1999 The actions recommended by Rawat would likely lead to —
A the increased use of forest timber for rural housing
B
the increased use of coal and oil for heating and energy
C
the increased use of a renewable resource for sustainable development
D the increased use of a non­renewable resource that threatens the environment
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Use the charts and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Which issue will a growing number of Indians likely face in the next forty years?
F
having to provide for a growing number of children
G
having to plan for health care and income in old age
H
having a stable workforce to keep the economy prosperous
J
having political instability caused by large population growth
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Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Which of the following BEST explains why these areas flood? A High tides along the coast of the Indian Ocean often meet waters flowing from inland valleys
causing the build­up of excess waters in the river systems.
B
India's growing population has led to the need to build huge dams along these rivers, which
has led to the flooding of thousands of acres of land.
C
Tectonic forces in the Indian subcontinent cause upheavals of land which changes the
course of rivers over time, causing flooding.
D They are located along major river systems where silting has created low lying areas that
flood easily during spring snowmelt and monsoon rains.
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Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Natural Resources of India
What evidence from the map best explains the slow economic development of India during the
20th century?
F
Lack of natural resources in much of the country has resulted in few employment
opportunities.
G
Location of natural resources dictated where population centers developed.
H
Natural resources caused widespread health problems throughout the region.
J
The sparse distribution of natural resources kept people from agricultural endeavors.
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Test Key
Social Studies World Geography Unit 10: South Asia 2012-2013
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Item #
Correct Answer
Primary
SE
Secondary
SE
Obj/Cat
1
SWG1103850D
B
WGS.3(C)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
2
SWG1099015D
G
WGS.4(B)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
3
SWG1099019D
A
WGS.4(A)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
4
SWG1099349D
J
WGS.17(B)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 3
5
SWG1099345D
A
WGS.17(B)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 3
6
S0WG22438CS
J
WGS.13(A)
[P]
WGS.21(C)
[P]
None
7
SWG1099341D
C
WGS.13(A)
[P]
None
None
8
SWG1099339D
F
WGS.17(A)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 3
9
S0WG22435CS
D
WGS.8(B)
[R]
WGS.22(B)
STAAR: World
Geography 2
10
SWG1099334D
H
WGS.17(A)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 3
11
SWG1099043D
D
WGS.8(B)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
12
SWG1099033D
G
WGS.5(B)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
13
SWG1099035D
B
WGS.5(B)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
14
SWG1099291D
G
WGS.7(A)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
15
S0WG022639CS
B
WGS.2(A)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 1
16
SWG022434CS
J
WGS.8(A)
[R]
WGS.21(A)
[P]
STAAR: World
Geography 2
17
SWG22430CS
D
WGS.7(C)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
18
SWG1099037D
F
WGS.7(A)
[S]
WGS.21(C)
[P]
STAAR: World
Geography 2
19
S0WG021626cs
A
WGS.5(A)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
20
SWG022163CS
J
WGS.17(A)
[R]
WGS.22(B)
STAAR: World
Geography 1
21
S0WG022641CS
C
WGS.8(C)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
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22
S0WG22429CS
G
WGS.7(A)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
23
SWG022158CS
D
WGS.3(B)
[R]
WGS.21(C)
[P]
STAAR: World
Geography 2
24
S0WG022622CS
F
WGS.8(B)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
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