TCAP Discovery Probes

Quiz 1 - Economics

Economics

Question 1 of 14
Trees, fertile soil and clear water are examples of
		A.	fossil fuels
		B.	urbanization
		C.	nonrenewable resources
		D.	renewable resources

Question 2 of 14
Global warming is a slow increase in Earth's average temperature. Some scientists believe the warming is caused by air pollution, especially the burning of fossil fuels. The Kyoto Protocol is an agreement between many nations to reduce this pollution. In 2001, President Bush refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol. What was his reason?
		A.	He said that it would harm the American economy.
		B.	He said that global warming was really caused by cutting the Amazon rain forests.
		C.	He said that global warming was caused by overfishing certain areas of the ocean by countries such as Japan and France.
		D.	He said that we could only reduce global warming by reducing the number of grazing cattle, who give off polluting gases.

Question 3 of 14
Which of these is not a renewable resource?
		A.	sandy soil
		B.	natural gas
		C.	clay soil
		D.	evergreen trees

Question 4 of 14
A renewable resource can be replaced by the Earth's natural processes. An example is soil which can be made fertile by crop rotation.What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
		A.	corn
		B.	forests
		C.	oil
		D.	solar power

Question 5 of 14
Tennessee's largest agricultural product is soybeans. Which grand division of the state produces the largest soybean crop?
		A.	East Tennessee
		B.	Middle Tennessee
		C.	The Cumberland Plateau
		D.	West Tennessee

Question 6 of 14
Which is an accurate statement about South Africa's natural resources?
		A.	South Africa is one of the poorest nations on the continent of Africa.
		B.	South Africa has significant deposits of diamonds and gold.
		C.	Large reserves of petroleum are located in South Africa.
		D.	South Africa is too cold to have a lengthy growing season.

Question 7 of 14
What is economic inflation?
		A.	A lowering of prices that occurs when money increases its buying power.
		B.	A rise in prices when money loses its buying power.
		C.	Money that is paid to a lender for the privilege of borrowing money.
		D.	Money received from an employer for working a certain amount of time or for doing a particular job.

Question 8 of 14
What is not a factor explaining why United States companies own and operate factories inside Mexico?
		A.	The North American Free Trade Agreement has removed barriers to trade with Mexico.
		B.	It is more expensive to do business in Mexico.
		C.	The companies pay cheaper wages in Mexico.
		D.	There are Mexican tax breaks for United States companies with factories in Mexico.

Question 9 of 14
Study the above chart. The per capita gross domestic product indicates the total size of a nation's economy divided by the population of the country. Why does the United States have the highest per capita gross domestic product in the world?
		A.	The U.S. has the largest population.
		B.	The U.S. has the highest literacy rate.
		C.	The U.S. has the highest population growth rate.
		D.	The data does not indicate why.

Question 10 of 14
In a free enterprise system
		A.	the government controls all spending.
		B.	business owners pay taxes but decide how the rest of their money is spent.
		C.	the government tells businesses how much they may make and what product they must make.
		D.	government controls the schools.

Question 11 of 14
Which of these does not significantly affect a country's standard of living?
		A.	natural resources
		B.	technology
		C.	level of education
		D.	membership in the United Nations

Question 12 of 14
A market economy is most closely related to
		A.	communism.
		B.	mercantilism.
		C.	capitalism.
		D.	socialism.

Question 13 of 14
In July of 2004, the United States had a $14.9 billion trade deficit with China. U.S. imports were $14.9 billion more than exports. What are imports and exports?
		A.	Imports and exports are special taxes placed on goods entering the country.
		B.	Exports are goods that one country sells to another country. Imports are goods that one country buys from another country.
		C.	Exports are cancelled orders for goods from another country. Imports are new orders.
		D.	Imports are goods that one country sells to another country. Exports are goods that one country buys from another country.

Question 14 of 14
How did the North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) make trade easier among North American countries?
		A.	It lifted heavy trade taxes.
		B.	It provided more trucks for shipping goods.
		C.	NAFTA did not make trade easier.
		D.	It imposed new and higher taxes on trade.

Answers:Progress Probe #1522673: Economics (Grade 07 SS)
February 26, 2012 1:23 pm

Teacher Key with Answers
Ques	Answer	Level	Skill	Subskill	Item #
1	D	Moderate	Economics	7.2.2 Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources [4589]	D67251
2	A	Hard	Economics	7.2.4 Interpret Economic Issues [4587]	D52612
3	B	Easy	Economics	7.2.2 Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources [4589]	D51330
4	C	Moderate	Economics	7.2.2 Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources [4589]	D52795
5	D	Easy	Economics	7.2.5 Major Resources in Tennessee [4588]	D66874
6	B	Moderate	Economics	7.2.2 Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources [4589]	D65332
7	B	Easy	Economics	7.2.1 Basic Economic Concepts [4590]	D61000
8	B	Moderate	Economics	7.2.4 Interpret Economic Issues [4587]	D66579
9	D	Hard	Economics	7.2.4 Interpret Economic Issues [4587]	D50749
10	B	Easy	Economics	7.2.1 Basic Economic Concepts [4590]	D59841
11	D	Hard	Economics	7.2.4 Interpret Economic Issues [4587]	D61559
12	C	Moderate	Economics	7.2.1 Basic Economic Concepts [4590]	D62363
13	B	Moderate	Economics	7.2.1 Basic Economic Concepts [4590]	D57401
14	A	Moderate	Economics	7.2.1 Basic Economic Concepts [4590]	D63469

Quiz 2 - Historical Geography

Historical Geography

Question 1 of 22
The Five Pillars of Islam1. Believe that there is no god but God, and Muhammad is God's prophet. 2. Make five prayers at specific times each day. 3.Give a part of one's savings to take care of the needy. 4. Fast from dawn to sunset during Ramadan, the ninth month in the Muslim calendar. 5. Make a pilgrimage to Mecca during one's lifetime. All Muslims are supposed to follow these five rules. What is the set of rules that both Jews and Christians are to follow?
		A.	Four Noble Truths
		B.	The Ten Commandments
		C.	The Psalms of David
		D.	Six Great Sayings from the Upanishads

Question 2 of 22
The country of India outlawed the caste system after gaining independence from Great Britain in 1947. Before this, a baby born in India belonged to a particular caste and could not change it. The lowest ranked caste, the Dalits, were required to do the dirtiest jobs in society. Even today the Dalits are likely to have less desirable jobs. However, some Dalits have become highly educated and have excellent jobs. What change in Indian society has helped the Dalits?
		A.	Pollution in the cities has created more lower paying cleaning jobs.
		B.	The population of India is shrinking. This means there are fewer people available to work.
		C.	India has become more urbanized, adding increased educational and job opportunities for all.
		D.	The Dalits have all moved to farms where there are more job opportunities.

Question 3 of 22
Large cities are usually near
		A.	islands.
		B.	mountains.
		C.	rivers.
		D.	lowlands.

Question 4 of 22
Islam is the religion based on the teachings of
		A.	Mohammed.
		B.	Jesus.
		C.	Confucius.
		D.	Buddha.

Question 5 of 22
Which of the following is a negative consequence of urbanization?
		A.	overcrowding in cities
		B.	living with one's ethnic group
		C.	availability of jobs
		D.	superior access to health care

Question 6 of 22
Read the following passage and answer the question.In 1866 Austria went to war against Prussia and was defeated. The real issue behind the war was that Prussia wanted to unite Germany and create an empire. There was no place in the new German empire for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Germans did not want Austria in its new empire. Prussia united Germany, and then the German Empire made friends with the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Germans encouraged Austria-Hungary to expand south into the Balkan area. This was an area of mostly Slavic peoples who were protected by Russia. In 1908 the Austro-Hungarian Empire annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina, part of this Slavic area. Serbia, Russia's close ally, had wanted this area for itself. There was nothing Russia could do about it except go to war. In 1908 Russia backed down, and this hurt its reputation in the Balkans. The next time there was a crisis, Russia would not back down. The next crisis began when the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary was assassinated by Serbia nationalists in Bosnia. Austria threatened to invade Serbia. Germany supported Austria, and Russia supported Serbia. This was the beginning of World War I in 1914. The balance of power in Europe had greatly changed over time with the unification of Germany. How did this change cause World War I?
		A.	Russia was the protector of the Slavic peoples of the Balkans.
		B.	Russia backed down in 1908.
		C.	Germany supported the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1914.
		D.	Germany encouraged Austria to confront Russia in the Balkans.

Question 7 of 22
Religion is defined as a
		A.	belief system that generally involves an organized group of fellow believers.
		B.	government system that provides for the welfare of individuals.
		C.	a charitable organization that provides for the needs of the weak and persecuted.
		D.	an economic system that collects money for specific programs for the poor.

Question 8 of 22
Why did the Sumerians settle in Mesopotamia as early as 4000 B.C.E.?
		A.	The land was fertile because of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
		B.	There were deposits of gold.
		C.	They raided the wealthy Babylonians who also lived in Mesopotamia.
		D.	They believed their gods inhabited the region.

Question 9 of 22
Nomadic herders in the desert regions of the Arabian Peninsula take their herds from one water source to another. What allows permanent communities to develop in the desert of the American Southwest?
		A.	electric fans
		B.	extracting water from rock formations
		C.	water brought in by rail from California
		D.	dams and irrigation systems

Question 10 of 22
Which of the following is not a reason people would choose to settle in a particular area?
		A.	plentiful sources of food
		B.	protection from enemies
		C.	clean water source
		D.	poor farmland

Question 11 of 22
What is a short definition of religion?
		A.	a set of laws made by Congress
		B.	a set of ways to organize education
		C.	a set of legal rules
		D.	a set of beliefs

Question 12 of 22
Which religion is dominant in North Africa?
		A.	Buddhism
		B.	Sunnite Islam
		C.	Roman Catholic
		D.	Shiite Islam

Question 13 of 22
Jesus was a Jew who accepted Jewish laws and traditions. What is one difference between Judaism and Christianity?
		A.	Jesus disagreed with parts of the Ten Commandments.
		B.	The Jews believed in an eternal and Supreme God.
		C.	Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God.
		D.	The Jews are monotheists.

Question 14 of 22
The Nile and the Aswan DamThere is very little rain in Egypt, but Ancient Egypt became a great agricultural civilization. This was possible because of the annual flooding of the Nile River. The floods left behind rich soil for agriculture. Some years there was not enough water, and some years there was too much. In 1970, the Aswan High Dam was completed on the Nile. This dam controlled the flooding and created the Lake Nasser reservoir. Hydro-electric power produced from the dam provides half of Egypt's electricity. Farmers must now use artificial fertilizer. Land irrigated from the water of Lake Nasser behind the dam does not always drain well, making the soil too salty. The changes have also affected the Mediterranean Sea. The quality and amount of the water draining into the sea from the Nile has declined. After reading this passage, which of these statements is correct?
		A.	The Aswan Dam has had both positive and negative effects.
		B.	The Aswan Dam has made it possible for farmers to stop using artificial fertilizer.
		C.	The Aswan Dam was the basis for the civilization of Ancient Egypt.
		D.	The Mediterranean Sea has always produced the water needed in Egypt.

Question 15 of 22
When there is a water shortage in a large city in the United States, what is usually one of the first restrictions placed on its residents?
		A.	drinking water is rationed
		B.	watering of lawns is limited
		C.	everyone is required to boil drinking water
		D.	the price of water is raised sharply

Question 16 of 22
Why did most of the cities of Egypt develop along the Nile River?
		A.	The Nile provided water necessary for farming.
		B.	The Pyramids are near the Nile River.
		C.	Too many bandits lived in the desert.
		D.	The kings were all buried in the desert.

Question 17 of 22
What caused settlements to move away from water?
		A.	improved forms of transportation
		B.	better food
		C.	fighting among communities
		D.	fear of drowning

Question 18 of 22
Many Chinese immigrants came across the Pacific Ocean to the port of San Francisco to work on the western railroad during the 19th century. What impact did this have on San Francisco?
		A.	San Francisco was named after a Chinese ruler.
		B.	San Francisco requires all Chinese to live in one specific area.
		C.	The architecture of San Francisco is mostly Chinese.
		D.	San Francisco has a large Chinese American population.

Question 19 of 22
Iosif Djugashvili (who later called himself Joseph Stalin) was born in 1879 in Georgia. Georgia is located in the Caucasus Mountains near the Black Sea. His father was a shoemaker and his mother was a washerwoman. His father was cruel and beat Iosif and his mother.With such a family background, what kind of life was it most likely that young Djugashvili chose for himself?
		A.	priest
		B.	revolutionary
		C.	lawyer
		D.	doctor

Question 20 of 22
Which of the following has been the primary reason people have migrated to the United States?
		A.	to improve the quality of life for their families
		B.	to make a lot of money and be rich like Americans
		C.	to escape persecution from dictatorships
		D.	to live in the midst of technology

Question 21 of 22
Florida, Arizona, and Nevada are very popular states today. For many years they had fairly small populations. What is the main reason that far fewer people lived in these states for many years?
		A.	They had very dry climates.
		B.	They had very hot climates.
		C.	They had no major rivers.
		D.	They limited the number of people who could live there.

Question 22 of 22
There were several reasons why nations become more urbanized during the Industrial Revolution. Which of the following answers is not one of those reasons?
		A.	As machinery became larger and more expensive, workers had to work in factories rather than home.
		B.	Factories were located in cities because there were large numbers of potential workers.
		C.	Living conditions were better in the city than in the country.
		D.	Cities had railroads to bring in raw materials for the factories.

Answers:

Progress Probe #1522658: Historical Geography (Grade 07 SS)
February 26, 2012 1:27 pm

Teacher Key with Answers
Ques	Answer	Level	Skill	Subskill	Item #
1	B	Moderate	History	7.1.3 Major World Religions [4614]	D60861
2	C	Moderate	History	7.5.1 Causes/Consequences of Urbanization [4619]	D54118
3	C	Easy	History	7.5.3 Impact of Water on Society's Founding [4616]	D58856
4	A	Moderate	History	7.1.3 Major World Religions [4614]	D58433
5	A	Moderate	History	7.5.1 Causes/Consequences of Urbanization [4619]	D53183
6	D	Hard	History	7.5.4 Causes/Effects of Change [4615]	D54498
7	A	Hard	History	7.1.3 Major World Religions [4614]	D56966
8	A	Easy	History	7.5.2 Why People Settle in Various Places [4617]	D59060
9	D	Moderate	History	7.5.3 Impact of Water on Society's Founding [4616]	D55967
10	D	Easy	History	7.5.2 Why People Settle in Various Places [4617]	D66679
11	D	Easy	History	7.1.3 Major World Religions [4614]	D54992
12	B	Easy	History	7.1.3 Major World Religions [4614]	D61845
13	C	Moderate	History	7.1.3 Major World Religions [4614]	D63913
14	A	Hard	History	7.5.4 Causes/Effects of Change [4615]	D62291
15	B	Moderate	History	7.5.3 Impact of Water on Society's Founding [4616]	D50468
16	A	Easy	History	7.5.2 Why People Settle in Various Places [4617]	D51542
17	A	Moderate	History	7.5.3 Impact of Water on Society's Founding [4616]	D54447
18	D	Moderate	History	7.5.2 Why People Settle in Various Places [4617]	D60467
19	B	Moderate	History	7.6.1 Peoples' Influence on Daily Life [4618]	D50176
20	A	Hard	History	7.5.2 Why People Settle in Various Places [4617]	D61678
21	B	Moderate	History	7.5.2 Why People Settle in Various Places [4617]	D67313
22	C	Hard	History	7.5.1 Causes/Consequences of Urbanization [4619]	D58012

Quiz 3 - Human Geography

Human Geography

Question 1 of 33
The continent of Australia was separated from the other continents for millions of years. European settlers started coming to Australia in the late 1700s. What did they introduce into Australia that caused huge environmental problems?
		A.	rabbits
		B.	kangeroos
		C.	koala bears
		D.	deer

Question 2 of 33
What is the dominant religion in North Africa?
		A.	Roman Catholic
		B.	Sunnite Islam
		C.	Hinduism
		D.	Shite Islam

Question 3 of 33
NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, is an agreement among which three countries?
		A.	Brazil, U.S., Mexico
		B.	Venezuela, Canada, U.S.
		C.	U.S., Mexico, Canada
		D.	Mexico, Peru, Argentina

Question 4 of 33
On a city map that you use to find streets in your city, which scale would you be mostlikely to find?
		A.	one inch equals one foot
		B.	one inch equals  mile
		C.	one inch equals 10 miles
		D.	one inch equals 100 miles

Question 5 of 33
An urban area is a city or a town. A rural area is land outside the city or town, sometimes called the country. Rural areas are often places where farming is the main occupation. What is a suburban area?
		A.	a place where there is much heavy industry and where workers both live and work
		B.	an area located along a river where fishermen live and work
		C.	a mining community where miners both live and work
		D.	a district outside the city where people who work in the city live

Question 6 of 33
The Greater Mexico City region has a population of over 20 million. Many people moved there from farms in order to find work. What is the movement from farms to cities called?
		A.	gentrification
		B.	rural growth
		C.	urbanization
		D.	suburban growth

Question 7 of 33
What is the definition of population density?
		A.	The patterns of settlement of a population.
		B.	The total number of individuals living in a country.
		C.	The number of people per square unit of area.
		D.	The number of large cities in a state or country.

Question 8 of 33
Which of the following would be found on a political map?
		A.	deserts, plains, mountain ranges, the locations of rivers
		B.	national borders, state and provincial boundaries, capitals, and important cities
		C.	climatic regions, vegetation
		D.	natural resources and land use

Question 9 of 33
Look carefully at the population table of some Tennessee counties. Davidson County (Nashville) and Shelby County (Memphis) are urban areas. Rutherford and Williamson counties are next to Davidson. Tipton County is next to Shelby. Based on this chart, which of these statements is true?
		A.	Urban areas are growing at a faster rate than suburban areas.
		B.	Suburban areas are growing at a faster rate than urban areas.
		C.	There is no significant difference in the growth rates of urban and suburban areas.
		D.	There is not enough information in the chart to say whether suburban or urban areas are growing faster.

Question 10 of 33
What impact did the removal of the Cherokee tribes in Georgia have upon Oklahoma?
		A.	It increased the Cherokee population of Oklahoma considerably.
		B.	It brought on the Oklahoma Land Rush.
		C.	It caused more tornadoes to hit Oklahoma.
		D.	The Cherokees in Oklahoma were also forced to leave.

Question 11 of 33
In the country of Japan, red is considered a good luck color. This is an example of a ___________.
		A.	custom
		B.	law
		C.	regulation
		D.	religious tradition

Question 12 of 33
On a contour map, lines that are closer together indicate
		A.	flat plains.
		B.	below sea level.
		C.	lower elevation.
		D.	steep slopes.

Question 13 of 33
How do carbon gases affect the Earth's atmosphere?
		A.	They cause cooler temperatures.
		B.	They cause more rain.
		C.	They affect the ozone layer.
		D.	They increase crop production.

Question 14 of 33
Perhaps the single most important thing that defines a culture is language. Why is language more important than physical appearance as a unifier of nations?
		A.	People within countries are not racially prejudiced.
		B.	People often identify with those who have a different appearance from themselves.
		C.	The United States and Russia are two countries that are unified by physical appearance.
		D.	People form relationships with people with whom they can communicate.

Question 15 of 33
Study the above population pyramid for Germany. What age group has the largest number of both males and females in the population?
		A.	55-59
		B.	45-49
		C.	30-34
		D.	35-39

Question 16 of 33
Having a personal connection with a place might include all of the following except
		A.	family ties.
		B.	previous work experience.
		C.	companies based there.
		D.	vacation memories.

Question 17 of 33
Which of these activities would a seventh grade student in Japan do on Saturday morning?
		A.	run in the park
		B.	watch television
		C.	go shopping
		D.	go to school

Question 18 of 33
Examine the population pyramid above. Which of the following statements was true of India in 2000, based on the pyramid?
		A.	There were more males than females age 15 - 19.
		B.	There were more people between the ages of 25 - 29 than between ages 5 - 9.
		C.	There were more females than males age 15 - 19.
		D.	The largest number of people in India were over 40 years old.

Question 19 of 33
Why do many other countries require their students to learn to speak English?
		A.	International business is conducted in English more often than other languages.
		B.	English is such a beautifully spoken language.
		C.	Americans are not able to learn to speak another language.
		D.	Other countries want all of their students to move to England when they finish school.

Question 20 of 33
Groups of people have often migrated from one place to another. When Bantus moved from Central Africa to Southern Africa, several new things occurred. Which would you expect to have occurred with this migration?
		A.	There were no longer any people in Central Africa.
		B.	All the languages became the same.
		C.	The Bantus were forced to make clothes for cold weather.
		D.	New ways of growing food were introduced into Southern Africa.

Question 21 of 33
Which phrase best describes the meaning of the term "culture"?
		A.	the advancement and progress of a nation
		B.	the ability of humans to appreciate art and music
		C.	the beliefs and ways of living that a group of people share
		D.	all the products that a group of humans make and use

Question 22 of 33
What is population density?
		A.	birth rate minus the death rate
		B.	the value of goods and services that a country produces in one year
		C.	the result of dividing a country's population by its area
		D.	the size of a country's population compared to another country's population

Question 23 of 33
One way humans change their environment is deforestation. This is the destruction or loss of forestlands. Which of the following is not a result of deforestation?
		A.	global warming
		B.	soil erosion
		C.	the endangerment of some animal species
		D.	disappearance of wood as a building material

Question 24 of 33
How could overpopulation affect cultural environments?
		A.	It could result in less fresh water.
		B.	It could lead to fewer natural resources.
		C.	It could damage the oceans and the atmosphere.
		D.	It could lead to widespread disease and war.

Question 25 of 33
What is global warming?
		A.	The change in climate that many scientists believe is caused by the burning of fossil fuels.
		B.	The lowering of the coastlines as the depths of the oceans decrease.
		C.	The expansion of the ozone layer over Antarctica.
		D.	The elimination of the world's peoples being cold during the winter.

Question 26 of 33
We sometimes associate desert countries with women draped from head to toe in fabric so that only their eyes are visible. Why is that?
		A.	Women stay covered to keep sand from getting all over their clothes.
		B.	Women are covered to protect their skin from being sunburned.
		C.	Women are covered so you cannot tell if they are men or women.
		D.	Women are covered because some desert countries are mainly Islamic.

Question 27 of 33
Infant mortality rate refers to the number of babies per 100,000 who die. Another way it is measured is by the percentage of babies who die compared to the number of babies who live. Which of the following is not a reason why a nation might have a high infant mortality rate
		A.	poor health care for expectant mothers
		B.	poor nutrition
		C.	vitamins
		D.	small numbers of doctors

Question 28 of 33
Scientists have discovered that trees grow at a much faster rate in some large cities than they do in the suburbs around them. What may be the cause of this increased growth?
		A.	People touch the trees in the city more often, and that causes the trees to grow faster.
		B.	Something in the pollutants that people produce in cities is affecting the trees.
		C.	Suburbs produce more pollutants than the cities.
		D.	Trees in the city receive much less water than trees in the countryside.

Question 29 of 33
Look at the map above. What type of map is this?
		A.	political
		B.	contour
		C.	climatic
		D.	physical

Question 30 of 33
Note the date of the population pyramid. What significant change in the United States population is shown in the bottom of this population pyramid?
		A.	the beginning of the Great Depression
		B.	a rise in the birth rate called the Baby Boom
		C.	a rise in the death rate caused by a flu epidemic
		D.	an aging population

Question 31 of 33
Look carefully at the population pyramid above. Which of these statements about the Canadian population in 2000 is true?
		A.	There are almost twice as many men over 80 as women over 80.
		B.	The number of men and women over 80 is about the same.
		C.	There are almost twice as many women over 80 as men over 80.
		D.	There are more people over 80 than under 5.

Question 32 of 33
There are both positive and negative views of the impact of a growing population on the future. Assume that a person has a negative view of the future. Which of the following would this person not think would be a likely result of overpopulation?
		A.	The amount of land available for farming is shrinking.
		B.	Many areas are already experiencing a shortage of fresh water.
		C.	Scientists will probably discover new energy resources.
		D.	Pollution is damaging the oceans as well as the atmosphere.

Question 33 of 33
What is an institution called which produces, distributes, and consumes goods and services?
		A.	a physical system
		B.	a political system
		C.	a distribution system
		D.	an economic system

Answers:

Progress Probe #1522645: Human Geography (Grade 07 SS)
February 26, 2012 1:32 pm

Teacher Key with Answers
Ques	Answer	Level	Skill	Subskill	Item #
1	A	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.18 Consequences of Changing Physical Environment [4605]	D57702
2	B	Moderate	Human Geography	7.1.2 Identify Cultural Information on Maps [4606]	D50417
3	C	Moderate	Human Geography	7.2.3 Demographic Concepts [4612]	D54639
4	B	Hard	Human Geography	7.3.14 Types of Maps [4608]	D58287
5	D	Easy	Human Geography	7.3.4 Types of Communities [4611]	D58311
6	C	Easy	Human Geography	7.3.13 Modifications to Physical Environment [4609]	D63565
7	C	Moderate	Human Geography	7.2.3 Demographic Concepts [4612]	D63079
8	B	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.14 Types of Maps [4608]	D59925
9	B	Hard	Human Geography	7.3.4 Types of Communities [4611]	D63546
10	A	Easy	Human Geography	7.3.19 Consequences of Population Changes [4604]	D52363
11	A	Easy	Human Geography	7.1.1 Cultural Definitions [4610]	D54957
12	D	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.14 Types of Maps [4608]	D57851
13	C	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.18 Consequences of Changing Physical Environment [4605]	D57259
14	D	Moderate	Human Geography	7.1.1 Cultural Definitions [4610]	D62986
15	C	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.20 Interpret Population Pyramid [4603]	D60377
16	C	Hard	Human Geography	7.1.1 Cultural Definitions [4610]	D51093
17	D	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.16 Discuss Cultural Diversity [4607]	D61455
18	A	Hard	Human Geography	7.3.20 Interpret Population Pyramid [4603]	D51493
19	A	Hard	Human Geography	7.3.16 Discuss Cultural Diversity [4607]	D57887
20	D	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.16 Discuss Cultural Diversity [4607]	D60778
21	C	Moderate	Human Geography	7.1.1 Cultural Definitions [4610]	D57063
22	C	Moderate	Human Geography	7.2.3 Demographic Concepts [4612]	D62901
23	D	Hard	Human Geography	7.3.18 Consequences of Changing Physical Environment [4605]	D58441
24	D	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.19 Consequences of Population Changes [4604]	D55048
25	A	Easy	Human Geography	7.3.13 Modifications to Physical Environment [4609]	D54215
26	D	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.16 Discuss Cultural Diversity [4607]	D66710
27	C	Hard	Human Geography	7.2.3 Demographic Concepts [4612]	D61085
28	B	Hard	Human Geography	7.3.18 Consequences of Changing Physical Environment [4605]	D55058
29	D	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.14 Types of Maps [4608]	D52398
30	B	Hard	Human Geography	7.3.20 Interpret Population Pyramid [4603]	D64761
31	C	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.20 Interpret Population Pyramid [4603]	D60305
32	C	Hard	Human Geography	7.3.19 Consequences of Population Changes [4604]	D55155
33	D	Easy	Human Geography	7.1.1 Cultural Definitions [4610]	D65542

Quiz 4 - Physical Geography

Physical Geography

Question 1 of 20
Which region of Tennessee is surrounded entirely by another region of the state?
		A.	Cumberland Plateau
		B.	Gulf Coastal Plain of West Tennessee
		C.	Unaka Mountains
		D.	Central Basin

Question 2 of 20
Satellite images enable cartographers to
		A.	create much more accurate maps.
		B.	provide better TV reception.
		C.	locate missing people.
		D.	track animal migration.

Question 3 of 20
Zero degrees longitude runs through what continent?
		A.	Asia
		B.	North America
		C.	Australia
		D.	Africa

Question 4 of 20
Study the above map. The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, England. On a time zone map, time is determined in relation to the time in Greenwich. An hour is added or subtracted for each 15 degrees as one moves east or west from Greenwich. If it is 3:00 P.M. in Greenwich, England, what time is it in New York City?
		A.	10:00 A.M.
		B.	9:00 A.M.
		C.	8:00 P.M.
		D.	7:00 P.M.

Question 5 of 20
Earth's surface is divided into plates. The Pacific plate is under the Pacific ocean. The edge of the Pacific plate pushes under continental plates. The edge all around the Pacific plate is sometimes referred to as the Ring of Fire. Japan and California are both on this Ring of Fire. What two physical processes frequently occur when plates collide?
		A.	wind and erosion
		B.	earthquakes and volcanoes
		C.	weathering and tornadoes
		D.	ocean currents and waves

Question 6 of 20
Which is a physical feature of the Earth?
		A.	suburbs
		B.	city skylines
		C.	damns
		D.	mountains

Question 7 of 20
There are six physical regions in Tennessee. Which is the largest in area of the regions?
		A.	Gulf Coastal Plain
		B.	Cumberland Plateau
		C.	Central Basin
		D.	Unaka Mountains

Question 8 of 20
A region is an area that has common features that make it different from the areas surrounding it. Which of the following is not a characteristic that would define a region?
		A.	countries
		B.	language
		C.	size
		D.	agriculture

Question 9 of 20
Look at the map above and locate the Tropic of Capricorn. This line is completely between
		A.	15 degrees North latitude and 30 degrees North latitude.
		B.	0 degrees West longitude and 15 degrees East longitude.
		C.	15 degrees North longitude and 30 degrees South longitude.
		D.	15 degrees South latitude and 30 degrees South latitude.

Question 10 of 20
Which landform is a defining characteristic of the Appalachian Region of the United States?
		A.	plains
		B.	deltas
		C.	mountains
		D.	valleys

Question 11 of 20
Locate the east and west coasts of the United States on the time zone map. If it is noon on the east coast, what time is it on the west coast?
		A.	3:00 PM
		B.	2:00 PM
		C.	10:00 AM
		D.	9:00 AM

Question 12 of 20
What causes ocean currents?
		A.	volcanic processes
		B.	winds
		C.	the gravitation pull of the Moon
		D.	rain

Question 13 of 20
Look at the two bar graphs. Which statement is not supported by the evidence of the graphs?
		A.	Population and the area of cities are not always related.
		B.	Memphis has the largest population of all the cities in Tennessee.
		C.	Ranking by population and by area of the cities are always the same.
		D.	Chattanooga is larger than Clarksville both in area and in population.

Question 14 of 20
map used with permission from worldatlas.comLook at the map above. Which are the two largest countries in South America?
		A.	Bolivia and Brazil
		B.	Chile and Venezuela
		C.	Argentina and Brazil
		D.	Colombia and Peru

Question 15 of 20
All of these continents are completely or at least partially located in the Southern Hemisphere except
		A.	Europe.
		B.	Australia.
		C.	South America.
		D.	Africa.

Question 16 of 20
Look at the map. Which European river flows into the Black Sea?
		A.	the Elbe
		B.	the Danube
		C.	the Vistula
		D.	the Loire

Question 17 of 20
Which absolute location would be found in the northern hemisphere?
		A.	(23N, 53E)
		B.	(23S, 24E)
		C.	(48S, 24W)
		D.	(54S, 20E)

Question 18 of 20
Study the above bar graph. Which Tennessee city has the third largest population?
		A.	Nashville
		B.	Chattanooga
		C.	Clarksville
		D.	Knoxville

Question 19 of 20
Millions of years ago, Tennessee was covered by a shallow sea. Over time the sea became a swamp. Animals and plants that lived in the swamp died over millions of years. Their remains were deposited on the bottom of the swamp and covered over with sand and gravel. As layers of soil and other material covered the remains, the weight of the sand and gravel squeezed the dead matter together, turning it into rock. This rock is a major natural resource in Tennessee.What is this kind of rock called?
		A.	iron
		B.	coal
		C.	quartz
		D.	granite

Question 20 of 20
Study the time zone map above. How many different time zones are there in Australia?
		A.	1
		B.	2
		C.	3
		D.	4

Answers:

Progress Probe #1522625: Physical Geography (Grade 07 SS)
February 26, 2012 1:35 pm

Teacher Key with Answers
Ques	Answer	Level	Skill	Subskill	Item #
1	D	Moderate	Physical Geography	7.3.12 Physical Regions of Tennessee [4593]	D66469
2	A	Moderate	Physical Geography	7.3.1 Basic Map Elements [4602]	D62141
3	D	Easy	Physical Geography	7.3.6 Lines of Latitude and Longitude [4598]	D63456
4	A	Hard	Physical Geography	7.3.17 Time Zone Maps [4591]	D59242
5	B	Easy	Physical Geography	7.3.11 Physical Processes on Earth's Surface [4594]	D64897
6	D	Easy	Physical Geography	7.3.9 Location of Water and Landforms [4596]	D56119
7	A	Easy	Physical Geography	7.3.12 Physical Regions of Tennessee [4593]	D55021
8	C	Hard	Physical Geography	7.3.10 Geographic Characteristics [4595]	D64066
9	D	Hard	Physical Geography	7.3.6 Lines of Latitude and Longitude [4598]	D50787
10	C	Easy	Physical Geography	7.3.10 Geographic Characteristics [4595]	D56591
11	D	Hard	Physical Geography	7.3.17 Time Zone Maps [4591]	D61249
12	B	Easy	Physical Geography	7.3.11 Physical Processes on Earth's Surface [4594]	D59442
13	C	Hard	Physical Geography	7.3.7 Largest Cities in Tennessee [4597]	D56792
14	C	Easy	Physical Geography	7.3.15 Map Scale, Distance, & Direction [4592]	D54072
15	A	Moderate	Physical Geography	7.3.6 Lines of Latitude and Longitude [4598]	D50697
16	B	Moderate	Physical Geography	7.3.9 Location of Water and Landforms [4596]	D58128
17	A	Easy	Physical Geography	7.3.15 Map Scale, Distance, & Direction [4592]	D65731
18	D	Hard	Physical Geography	7.3.7 Largest Cities in Tennessee [4597]	D58809
19	B	Easy	Physical Geography	7.3.5 Natural Resources in Tennessee [4599]	D64326
20	C	Moderate	Physical Geography	7.3.17 Time Zone Maps [4591]	D60265

Quiz 5: Government & Civics

TCAP Prep 1 - Government and Civics

Question 1 of 5
In February of 2001, President George W. Bush made his first trip abroad as president. He visited Mexico and met with the president of Mexico. Who was the president of Mexico in 2001?
		A.	Jacques Chirac
		B.	Tony Blair
		C.	Jean Chretien
		D.	Vicente Fox

Question 2 of 5
The president is the political leader of the United States. What is the name for the political leader of Canada?
		A.	Monarch
		B.	King
		C.	Dictator
		D.	Prime Minister

Question 3 of 5
Many women in India are employed outside the home, but Hindu traditions have limited their public roles. A major exception to this is Indira Ghandi, a woman who was
		A.	a gymnastics star in the Olympics of 1976.
		B.	the ambassador to the United States for over twenty years.
		C.	a notable author who wrote novels popular throughout the world.
		D.	Prime Minister of India for fifteen years.

Question 4 of 5
What is an autocracy?
		A.	a government in which the people hold the ruling power either directly or through elected representatives
		B.	a government in which one person has supreme power
		C.	a form of government with the ruling power belonging to a few
		D.	a government with the ruling power belonging to a hereditary head of state

Question 5 of 5
The government of New Zealand has an elected parliament and a prime minister. Why does New Zealand have this type of government?
		A.	The Maori, native people of New Zealand, had a prime minister when European explorers found New Zealand.
		B.	New Zealand was a British colony, and its government is patterned after that of Great Britain.
		C.	New Zealand overthrew their king in the late 20th century and replaced him with a prime minister and parliament.
		D.	The location of New Zealand, within a day's sail from Great Britain, encouraged New Zealanders to copy British customs.

Answers:

Progress Probe #1675305: TCAP Prep 1 - Government and Civics (Grade 07 SS)
February 26, 2012 1:38 pm

Teacher Key with Answers
Ques	Answer	Level	Skill	Subskill	Item #
1	D	Moderate	Government and Civics	7.4.4 Identify Political Leaders [4583]	D57904
2	D	Moderate	Government and Civics	7.4.4 Identify Political Leaders [4583]	D55005
3	D	Hard	Government and Civics	7.4.4 Identify Political Leaders [4583]	D51475
4	B	Moderate	Government and Civics	7.4.1 Types of Governments [4586]	D62466
5	B	Moderate	Government and Civics	7.4.1 Types of Governments [4586]	D51262

Quiz 6 - Government & Civics 2

TCAP Prep 2 - Government & Civics 2

Question 1 of 7
What is the responsibility of the Tennessee legislature for the boundaries of Congressional districts?
		A.	The legislature must divide the state in a way that uses natural features as boundaries for the districts.
		B.	The legislature must divide the state in a way that puts about the same number of people in each district.
		C.	The legislature must divide the state in a way that puts about the same number of districts in each grand division.
		D.	The legislature must decide on the number of districts and then divide the state evenly.

Question 2 of 7
The Tennessee legislature divides the state into congressional districts. Under federal law these districts must be drawn up so each member of Congress represents about the same number of Tennessee citizens. There is a census every ten years. After the census, districts must be re-drawn so that each district still has about the same number of citizens. The boundaries of the congressional districts then change.Why do urban areas usually benefit from these changes?
		A.	Cities have more money to spend during elections.
		B.	Most federal judges are from big cities.
		C.	Populations have shifted to the cities during the last half of the 20th century.
		D.	There are more large urban areas being created every year.

Question 3 of 7
Saudi Arabia is a country in which nomadic tribes lived for many generations without one central government. Each tribe had a leader who remained in power as long as he could provide for the needs of the tribe. For that reason, today, the king of Saudi Arabia is expected to
		A.	provide for the needs of all the people of Saudi Arabia.
		B.	have democratic elections in which a new leader can be chosen regularly.
		C.	hand out harsh punishment based on unfair rules.
		D.	provide for the needs of their family while ignoring everyone else.

Question 4 of 7
The country of Saudi Arabia is governed by members of the Saud family, referred to as the House of Saud. The leader of this family in 2004 was King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz. What kind of government is this?
		A.	monarchy
		B.	democracy
		C.	elected
		D.	dictatorship

Question 5 of 7
There are nine Congressional Districts in Tennessee. In 1996, Maury County was in the 7th Congressional district. In 2004, Maury County was in the 4th Congressional district. Why did this change happen?
		A.	Redistricting occurred after the census of 2000.
		B.	Districts automatically change every four years.
		C.	Authorities in Columbia, the county seat, requested a change.
		D.	In 1999, the State Legislature decided to change all the districts.

Question 6 of 7
The country of South Africa has many resources and is an industrialized nation. What is the reason so many white South Africans are wealthier than black South Africans?
		A.	White South Africans all came from other countries and brought money with them.
		B.	White South Africans set up a system called apartheid that separated the races and gave whites economic advantages.
		C.	Black South Africans have a tradition of donating most of their salaries to charity.
		D.	Black South Africans have chosen to work in areas that do not pay well.

Question 7 of 7
All of the following describe a typical communist government except
		A.	the government employs a volunteer army.
		B.	the government decides what industries can produce.
		C.	the government determines wages.
		D.	the government sets prices.

Answers:
Progress Probe #1675347: TCAP Prep 2 - Government & Civics 2 (Grade 07 SS)
February 26, 2012 1:49 pm

Teacher Key with Answers
Ques	Answer	Level	Skill	Subskill	Item #
1	B	Moderate	Government and Civics	7.4.3 Political Boundaries in Tennessee [4584]	D63709
2	C	Moderate	Government and Civics	7.4.3 Political Boundaries in Tennessee [4584]	D51059
3	A	Moderate	Government and Civics	7.4.1 Types of Governments [4586]	D57197
4	A	Easy	Government and Civics	7.4.1 Types of Governments [4586]	D58240
5	A	Moderate	Government and Civics	7.4.3 Political Boundaries in Tennessee [4584]	D50326
6	B	Moderate	Government and Civics	7.4.1 Types of Governments [4586]	D55853
7	A	Moderate	Government and Civics	7.4.1 Types of Governments [4586]	D54825

Quiz 7 - Human Geography 2

TCAP Prep 3 - Human Geography

Question 1 of 3
Which of the statements below is true of a woman in Saudi Arabia?
		A.	Women are encouraged to wear Western clothes.
		B.	Women are not allowed to drive cars.
		C.	All women can go shopping alone.
		D.	Most women work outside the home.

Question 2 of 3
View the DVD video, "Baraka." Discuss this video in class and answer the following question."Baraka" is a DVD video that was shot in 24 countries and 6 continents. It shows many diverse locales and cultures. But it also shows the opposite. Which of the following is an example of what different cultures and even different locales have in common?
		A.	languages in China and India
		B.	being a part of a single planet, Earth
		C.	the Amazon Rain Forest and the Sahara Desert
		D.	the shape of the land in Siberia and Tibet

Question 3 of 3
Examine the above graph. Which of these statements is accurate for the years 1992-2002?
		A.	The population of Tennessee grew at a slower rate than the United States as a whole.
		B.	The population of Tennessee declined during this period of time.
		C.	The population of the United States declined during this period of time.
		D.	The population of Tennessee grew at a faster rate than the United States as a whole.

Answers: 
Progress Probe #1675355: TCAP Prep 3 - Human Geography (Grade 07 SS)
February 26, 2012 1:55 pm

Teacher Key with Answers
Ques	Answer	Level	Skill	Subskill	Item #
1	B	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.16 Discuss Cultural Diversity [4607]	D60325
2	B	Moderate	Human Geography	7.3.16 Discuss Cultural Diversity [4607]	D51670
3	D	Moderate	Human Geography	7.2.3 Demographic Concepts [4612]	D61328