1. Which of the following is one of the characteristics of a nation-state?
(a) A people who speak the same language but live in different countries.
(b) A territory that is governed by several allied governments.
(c) A people who wander from place to place as nomads.
(d) A territory that exists within boundaries that can be drawn on a map.

2. Why does de Blij feel that Americans should care about worldwide population growth?
(a) It will cause other countries to use more of Earth's resources.
(b) It will cause higher pollution levels that will affect the entire globe.
(c) It will cause people in other countries to resent the United States.
(d) It will cause Americans to have to provide more foreign aid.

3. Why does de Blij feel that American students need to study geography?
(a) To receive a well-rounded education.
(b) To protect national security.
(c) To better understand history.
(d) To better understand plate tectonics.

4. How does de Blij suggest that you give directions if you do not know which way is north, south, east, or west?
(a) He suggests drawing a map to use as a reference.
(b) He suggests giving directions based on landmarks.
(c) He suggests giving directions based on an analog clock face.
(d) He suggests using global positioning software.

5. Why was 1816 called "the year without a summer"?
(a) Because the Little Ice Age was beginning and it was getting colder.
(b) Because people were so depressed by the dark and cold that year.
(c) Because extensive flooding prevented farmers from being able to sow seeds or harvest crops.
(d) Because there was so much ash and debris in the air that sunlight could not warm Earth enough for summer.