Questions from Past EOC - Geography Strand
Below are questions from past EOC tests:
(12 A)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which sentence best completes this diagram?
A The levee system was unable to hold back floodwater.
B The Mississippi River was diverted.
C An outbreak of tornadoes felled numerous trees.
D The National Weather Service failed to provide adequate warning.
*answer A
From the 2016 EOC:
Which sentence best completes this diagram?
A The levee system was unable to hold back floodwater.
B The Mississippi River was diverted.
C An outbreak of tornadoes felled numerous trees.
D The National Weather Service failed to provide adequate warning.
*answer A
From the 2016 EOC:
What was the main effect of the changes shown in this graph on the western United States?
A Immigration from Europe to western U.S. cities increased rapidly.
B Western U.S. businesses traded more efficiently with the East Coast and Europe.
C Asian businesses bypassed the West Coast to trade directly with the East Coast.
D Western states recruited guest workers from the Caribbean and South America.
*answer B
From the 2016 EOC:
What was the main effect of the changes shown in this graph on the western United States?
A Immigration from Europe to western U.S. cities increased rapidly.
B Western U.S. businesses traded more efficiently with the East Coast and Europe.
C Asian businesses bypassed the West Coast to trade directly with the East Coast.
D Western states recruited guest workers from the Caribbean and South America.
*answer B
From the 2015 EOC:
Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
A Flash flooding and intense deforestation
B Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
C High winds and railroad construction
D Severe heat and rapid suburban development
*answer B
Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
A Flash flooding and intense deforestation
B Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
C High winds and railroad construction
D Severe heat and rapid suburban development
*answer B
From the 2014 EOC:
How did these features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
A Tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas.
B Storm surges caused a massive shift in tectonic plates.
C Mud slides trapped residents in the city.
D Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke.
*answer D
How did these features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
A Tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas.
B Storm surges caused a massive shift in tectonic plates.
C Mud slides trapped residents in the city.
D Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke.
*answer D
From the 2013 EOC:
Which outcome was an important effect of the 1898 event illustrated by this map?
A Increased U.S. foreign aid to the developing countries in South America
B Increased U.S. public support for the construction of a canal through Central America
C Decreased U.S. economic influence in the Western Hemisphere
D Decreased U.S. naval presence in the Caribbean Sea
*answer B
Which outcome was an important effect of the 1898 event illustrated by this map?
A Increased U.S. foreign aid to the developing countries in South America
B Increased U.S. public support for the construction of a canal through Central America
C Decreased U.S. economic influence in the Western Hemisphere
D Decreased U.S. naval presence in the Caribbean Sea
*answer B
(12 B)
From the 2016 EOC:
President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points supported Poland by calling for its —
A establishment as a Soviet satellite nation
B annexation by Great Britain
C establishment as an independent nation
D inclusion in one of the larger empires
*answer C
From the 2016 EOC:
President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points supported Poland by calling for its —
A establishment as a Soviet satellite nation
B annexation by Great Britain
C establishment as an independent nation
D inclusion in one of the larger empires
*answer C
From the 2015 EOC:
Which of the following best replaces the question mark in this list of information about Puerto Rico?
A Became a U.S. state during the Reconstruction era
B Was ceded to the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War
C Signed an annexation treaty with the United States after World War I
D Was promised U.S. military protection as part of Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points
*answer B
Which of the following best replaces the question mark in this list of information about Puerto Rico?
A Became a U.S. state during the Reconstruction era
B Was ceded to the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War
C Signed an annexation treaty with the United States after World War I
D Was promised U.S. military protection as part of Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points
*answer B
From the 2013 EOC:
What were these Hawaiian citizens protesting?
A The forced annexation of the islands as a U.S. territory after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy
B The classification of the islands as a protectorate after the Hawaiian government signed a treaty with the United States
C The granting of U.S. statehood to the islands after they were purchased from the Hawaiian monarch
D The colonization of the islands by political refugees from the United States
*answer A
What were these Hawaiian citizens protesting?
A The forced annexation of the islands as a U.S. territory after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy
B The classification of the islands as a protectorate after the Hawaiian government signed a treaty with the United States
C The granting of U.S. statehood to the islands after they were purchased from the Hawaiian monarch
D The colonization of the islands by political refugees from the United States
*answer A
(13A)
From the 2016 EOC
Which factor was a primary reason for the shift described in this excerpt?
A Kinship networks
B Economic transformation
C Government reform
D Climate change
*answer: B
From the 2015 EOC
Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?
A The availability of buffalo
B The discovery of precious metals
C A series of federal land grants
D A decrease in agricultural production
*answer: C
From the 2014 EOC:
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
A The availability of land grants for homesteaders
B Economic opportunities in industrialized cities
C Better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
D The lower cost of living in urban areas
*answer: B
Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?
A The availability of land grants for homesteaders
B Economic opportunities in industrialized cities
C Better soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas
D The lower cost of living in urban areas
*answer: B
From the 2013 EOC:
The information on this map best supports the conclusion that between 2000 and 2005 --
A health-care costs decreased in the Northeast
B Social Security payments decreased in the Pacific Northwest
C income tax revenues increased in the Midwest
D Medicare spending increased in the Southwest
*answer: D
The information on this map best supports the conclusion that between 2000 and 2005 --
A health-care costs decreased in the Northeast
B Social Security payments decreased in the Pacific Northwest
C income tax revenues increased in the Midwest
D Medicare spending increased in the Southwest
*answer: D
(13 B)
From the 2016 EOC
Which situation does this cartoon from an early 1900s pamphlet illustrate?
A The deportation of many Chinese immigrants in the Northwest
B The recruitment of Chinese immigrants by large labor unions in the Midwest
C The fear in the West of losing jobs to Chinese immigrants
D The lack of available resources in the East to support a large influx of Chinese immigrants
*answer: C
From the 2016 EOC
Which situation does this cartoon from an early 1900s pamphlet illustrate?
A The deportation of many Chinese immigrants in the Northwest
B The recruitment of Chinese immigrants by large labor unions in the Midwest
C The fear in the West of losing jobs to Chinese immigrants
D The lack of available resources in the East to support a large influx of Chinese immigrants
*answer: C
From the 2015 EOC:
Which sentence correctly completes this diagram?
A The Bracero program was introduced.
B The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed.
C Russian radicals joined labor unions in the United States.
D Irish families immigrated to the United States.
*answer: D
Which sentence correctly completes this diagram?
A The Bracero program was introduced.
B The Chinese Exclusion Act was passed.
C Russian radicals joined labor unions in the United States.
D Irish families immigrated to the United States.
*answer: D
From the 2014 EOC:
Which marketing strategy is most clearly a result of the changing demographic patterns described above?
A Television networks offer discounts to toy companies for commercials played during Saturday-morning cartoons.
B Fast-food chains partner with the film industry to advertise recent movie releases with kids’ meals.
C Telecommunication companies spend increasing amounts of money on commercials that air on Spanish-language radio stations.
D Department stores place large advertisements in Sunday newspapers.
*answer: C
Which marketing strategy is most clearly a result of the changing demographic patterns described above?
A Television networks offer discounts to toy companies for commercials played during Saturday-morning cartoons.
B Fast-food chains partner with the film industry to advertise recent movie releases with kids’ meals.
C Telecommunication companies spend increasing amounts of money on commercials that air on Spanish-language radio stations.
D Department stores place large advertisements in Sunday newspapers.
*answer: C
From the 2013 EOC:
This table supports the conclusion that in 1900 --
A people moved to areas with religious protections similar to those in their native country
B geographic proximity to native countries influenced immigration patterns
C economic incentives offered by native countries encouraged emigration
D people moved to areas with government regulations similar to those in their native country
*answer: B
This table supports the conclusion that in 1900 --
A people moved to areas with religious protections similar to those in their native country
B geographic proximity to native countries influenced immigration patterns
C economic incentives offered by native countries encouraged emigration
D people moved to areas with government regulations similar to those in their native country
*answer: B
(14 A)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which outcome best completes this diagram?
A A reduction in the use of agricultural pesticides
B The conversion of natural habitat to farmland
C A decline in the availability of processed foods
D The establishment of quality controls on imported foods
*answer: B
From the 2016 EOC:
Which outcome best completes this diagram?
A A reduction in the use of agricultural pesticides
B The conversion of natural habitat to farmland
C A decline in the availability of processed foods
D The establishment of quality controls on imported foods
*answer: B
From the 2015 EOC:
What was the main reason the federal government built this dam?
A To provide resources for a growing population
B To facilitate the transportation of goods in the region
C To increase tourism in the region
D To prevent the Colorado River from drying up
*answer: A
What was the main reason the federal government built this dam?
A To provide resources for a growing population
B To facilitate the transportation of goods in the region
C To increase tourism in the region
D To prevent the Colorado River from drying up
*answer: A
From the 2014 EOC:
Which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram?
A (1) Increased urban decay; (2) Increased leisure time
B (1) Increased demand for housing; (2) Increased deforestation
C (1) Increased demand for automobiles; (2) Increased labor union membership
D (1) Increased immigration; (2) Increased racial tension
*answer: B
Which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram?
A (1) Increased urban decay; (2) Increased leisure time
B (1) Increased demand for housing; (2) Increased deforestation
C (1) Increased demand for automobiles; (2) Increased labor union membership
D (1) Increased immigration; (2) Increased racial tension
*answer: B
From the 2013 EOC:
The establishment of the wildlife corridors discussed in the excerpt was most likely necessary to prevent --
A the spread of disease among animals
B the disruption of animal migration
C a rapid increase in the number of animals
D an invasion of non-native animal species
*answer: B
The establishment of the wildlife corridors discussed in the excerpt was most likely necessary to prevent --
A the spread of disease among animals
B the disruption of animal migration
C a rapid increase in the number of animals
D an invasion of non-native animal species
*answer: B
(14B)
From the 2016 EOC:
Which statement correctly completes this time line?
A The Centers for Disease Control petitioned Congress to eliminate waste treatment plants.
B The federal government created the Environmental Protection Agency to oversee environmental issues.
C The automobile industry began researching alternative energy sources.
D The president ordered the Public Health Service to deal with environmental pollution.
*answer: B
From the 2016 EOC:
Which statement correctly completes this time line?
A The Centers for Disease Control petitioned Congress to eliminate waste treatment plants.
B The federal government created the Environmental Protection Agency to oversee environmental issues.
C The automobile industry began researching alternative energy sources.
D The president ordered the Public Health Service to deal with environmental pollution.
*answer: B
From the 2015 EOC:
Which agency name belongs on the blank line?
A U.S. Geological Survey
B National Park Service
C Bureau of Reclamation
D U.S. Border Patrol
*answer: B
Which agency name belongs on the blank line?
A U.S. Geological Survey
B National Park Service
C Bureau of Reclamation
D U.S. Border Patrol
*answer: B
From the 2014 EOC:
This organization most likely encourages Congress to pass legislation that --
A finances oil exploration in domestic waters
B focuses on finding clean and renewable energy sources
C reduces regulation of the coal-mining industry
D gives substantial tax breaks to natural-gas companies
*answer: B
This organization most likely encourages Congress to pass legislation that --
A finances oil exploration in domestic waters
B focuses on finding clean and renewable energy sources
C reduces regulation of the coal-mining industry
D gives substantial tax breaks to natural-gas companies
*answer: B
(14 C)
From the 2013 EOC:
Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless --
A the land requires extensive restoration
B the government determines that the land is critical to developers’ profits
C the landowner refuses to build a home on the land
D the government pays the owner fair compensation for the land
*answer: D
From the 2013 EOC:
Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless --
A the land requires extensive restoration
B the government determines that the land is critical to developers’ profits
C the landowner refuses to build a home on the land
D the government pays the owner fair compensation for the land
*answer: D