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Example Items World Geography Pre-AP World Geography Pre-AP Example Items are a representative set of items for the ACP. Teachers may use this set of items along with the test blueprint as guides to prepare students for the ACP. On the last page, the correct answer and content SE is listed. The specific part of an SE that an Example Item measures is not necessarily the only part of the SE that is assessed on the ACP. None of these Example Items will appear on the ACP. Teachers may provide feedback with the form available on the Assessment website: assessment.dallasisd.org. First Semester 2016–2017 Code #: 4191 EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 Australia – Population Density 1 Australia – Climate According to the maps, most people in Australia live — A near the coast where the climate is more temperate B in the interior where the climate is milder year-round C near the coast where there is better access to transportation routes D in the interior where there are better employment opportunities Dallas ISD - Example Items EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 2 The cartoons demonstrate that the Israel/Gaza conflict is — A complicated by media reports B supported by the international community C viewed differently by each side D concerned more with food distribution than peace efforts Dallas ISD - Example Items EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 3 Which statement is best supported by the map? 4 A Both the United States and Canada have a diverse variety of natural resources. B The United States and Canada have large deposits of petroleum on the east coast. C The United States depends on Canada for most of its natural resources. D Both the United States and Canada have unlimited natural resources. What is a consequence of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti? A An increase in economic growth due to new construction B An increase in emigration to other countries C A decrease in worldwide assistance programs D A decrease in the number of people needing housing Dallas ISD - Example Items EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 Amazon River Basin 5 Source: wikipedia The Amazon River Basin is considered a physical region because — A it is located entirely within one country B the people who live there speak the same language C it is connected by a geographical feature D the people of the region practice ancient customs We are indeed a nation on wheels and we cannot permit these wheels to slow down. Our mass industries must have moving supply lines to feed raw materials into our factories and moving distribution lines to carry the finished product to store or home. 6 —The President’s Advisory Committee on a National Highway System (1955) A national highway system — A reduces the use of non-renewable resources B allows the movement of goods to markets C encourages development in city centers D increases the use of public transportation Dallas ISD - Example Items EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 Las Vegasmay have an ample amount of electrical power and inexpensive land, but in a place that receives just a few inches of rain a year, water should guide planning and limit growth. 7 Source: AP Human Geography 2008 How can Las Vegas better support its population? A Create a more diverse economy B Develop ways to increase its water supply C Improve transportation infrastructure D Mechanize agricultural production to limit irrigation 8 Emily Carr, Kitwancool, 1928 What does the painting reveal about modern artistic expression in Canada? A It shows that artistic expression is independent of outside influence. B It shows that artistic expression is influenced by American culture. C It shows that artistic expression is influenced by Native cultures. D It shows that artistic expression is influenced by French culture. Dallas ISD - Example Items EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 9 The projected growth in African cities between 2010 and 2025 is attributed to — 10 A trade B urbanization C famine D colonization Which physical process affects the environment of desert regions? A Erosion B Soil-building C Tectonic forces D Weather Dallas ISD - Example Items EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 11 Source: world Urbanization Prospects, 2012 Which factor best explains the growth in urban populations? A Less pollution B Climate change C Economic opportunities D Higher birth rates Since the start of the war in Syria in early 2011, the number of people fleeing the country has swelled to more than 3 million—half of them children…Additionally, the war has displaced 6.5 million people within Syria, meaning that roughly 50% of all Syrians have been forced to flee their homes. 12 The reading describes what type of migration trend? A Syrians are leaving their country due to a lack of stability and safety. B Syrians are leaving their country for better economic opportunities. C Syrians are leaving their country because of environmental disasters. D Syrians are leaving their country for more social freedoms in neighboring countries. Dallas ISD - Example Items EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 13 By becoming European Union (EU) members, the Central European nations would eventually gain full access to European markets. Their citizens would be free to live and work throughout Western Europe. As for the European Union, the prospect of a flood of labor from the East raises irrational fears among Westerners already grumbling about too many immigrantsAnother big fear [in Central Europe] is that foreigners—by which most people mean Germans—will buy up their land, which is another basic right accorded to anybody living within the European Union. Edmund L. Andrews – New York Times, 1999 Source: www.nytimes.com What benefit(s) do citizens of Central European countries gain with EU membership? A A decrease in immigrant workers B Freedom to live and work in any Western European nation C Protections from wage reductions due to immigrant status D Lower taxes and property costs 14 The “Rust Belt” is best classified as what type of region? A Formal B Functional C Perceptual D Cultural Dallas ISD - Example Items EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 15 The diagram shows the position of the Southern Hemisphere in which season? A Spring B Summer C Fall D Winter 16 India The winds, which are represented by the arrows in the diagram, contribute to – A hurricanes B tsunamis C droughts D monsoons Dallas ISD - Example Items EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 17 According to the pyramid, in 2030 the population of Florida will have — A fewer people eligible for social security B fewer school age children 5–9 years old C a decline in the total population D a decline in the number of females 70 and older The Chinese government began construction of the Three Gorges Dam in 1993 and argues that the dam will have three positive effects. First, the dam will help control the frequent flooding of the Chang Jiang River, which causes great damage and loss of life. This is critical because the Chang Jiang irrigates about half of China’s crops. Second, the dam will generate huge amounts of electrical power. By some estimates, the dam will produce about 10 percent of China’s electrical power. Finally, the dam will make it easier for ships to reach China’s interior. The Chang Jiang carries more than half of the goods moving on China’s interior waterways. The dam will increase shipping capacity and decrease shipping costs. 18 —McDougal Littell Based on the passage, the construction of the Three Gorges Dam will — A decrease renewable energy production and increase production of food and trade B increase renewable energy production and improve the movement of goods C decrease renewable energy production and damage China’s farm lands D increase renewable energy production and increase shipping costs Dallas ISD - Example Items EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 Benefits of Globalization 19 Increased economic development Increased global communication Increased political cooperation ? Another benefit of globalization is increased — 20 21 22 A environmental safety B isolation of local cultures C low wage earners D access to technological innovations Geographic information system (GIS) technology can be used to — A find wreckage of a plane crash B analyze data for decisions on future land use C find directions from one place to another D take topographic pictures from space In spite of its summer climate, the population in the South has grown due to — A the popularity of southern cooking B a more relaxed lifestyle in the South C technology that allowed widespread air conditioning D the availability of inexpensive land for manufacturing Which choice is accurate about convergent plate movement? A Convergent plates move closer together and create river valleys. B Convergent plates move toward each other and create mountains. C Convergent plates slide past each other causing a fault. D Convergent plates slide past each other causing an earthquake. Dallas ISD - Example Items EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 23 24 Which description of the hydrologic-cycle is best? A Ice melts and increases the ocean volume causing flooding B Ice seeps into the ground doubling the size of aquifers C Water dries out in certain regions but floods in others D Water evaporates into the atmosphere and returns as precipitation Carnival festivals celebrated throughout the Caribbean and South America are an example of — A an intermingling of two cultures through diffusion B a minority group assimilating and adopting a new culture C the urbanization of indigenous groups in a region D how globalization impacts cultures Dallas ISD - Example Items EXAMPLE ITEMS, World Geography Pre-AP, Sem 1 ? Answer SE Process Skills ? Answer SE Process Skills 1 1 A WG.6A 21C 13 13 B WG.14C -- 2 2 C WG.16C -- 14 14 C WG.9B 21B, 21C, 22C 3 3 A WG.5A 21C 15 15 B WG.3A -- 4 4 B WG.8B -- 16 16 D WG.4A 22C 5 5 C WG.9A 21B, 21C 17 17 B WG.7A -- 6 6 B WG.2B -- 18 18 B WG.8A -- 7 7 B WG.19C -- 19 19 D WG.7D 22C 8 8 C WG.16B 21B, 21C 20 20 B WG.20A 23C 9 9 B WG.6B 22C 21 21 C WG.19B -- 10 10 D WG.4B -- 22 22 B WG.3B 22C 11 11 C WG.7C -- 23 23 D WG.3C 22C 12 12 A WG.7B -- 24 24 A WG.16A -- Dallas ISD - Example Items