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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What American President went to China in 1971 and met Chairman Mao?
(a) John Kennedy.
(b) Walter Mondale.
(c) Richard Nixon.
(d) Lyndon Johnson.

2. How did Earth's Moon form?
(a) A large section of Earth split off to become the Moon.
(b) A planet-sized object collided with the newly formed Earth.
(c) A passing comet began orbiting Earth.
(d) An asteroid orbiting the Sun came too close to Earth.

3. What other world does geography traditionally deal with, in addition to the human world?
(a) The astronomical world.
(b) The cultural world.
(c) The natural world.
(d) The philosophical world.

4. Why does de Blij feel that Americans are unprepared to evaluate global warming?
(a) Because they do not pay attention to current events.
(b) Because they do not know enough about science.
(c) Because they do not take classes in geography.
(d) Because they do not understand geologic history.

5. What other country supported the mujahideen in Afghanistan?
(a) Saudi Arabia.
(b) China.
(c) India.
(d) Bangladesh.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the world's population increases, where does de Blij say the increase in population will go to live?

2. When were the boundaries of nation-states in Africa drawn?

3. How long has it been since Harvard University offered a geography class to its students?

4. How did Dr. John Snow use maps to save lives in London during the 19th century?

5. How far south did North American glaciers reach during the last Ice Age?

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