A. mutually B. apologize C. permission D. reaction

The word “it” refers to _________.
A. hinterland B. account C. connection D. primacy

The word “functional” is closest in meaning to _________.

A. alternate B. useful C. original D. usable

According to the passage, Philadelphia and Boston are similar to New York City in _________.
A. size of population B. availability of rail transportation
C. site D. age

The primary purpose of paragraph 1 is to _________.
A. summarize past research and introduce a new study
B. describe a historical period
C. define a term and illustrate it with an example
D. emphasize the advantages of one theory over another

The word “characteristics” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. choices B. attitudes C. qualities D. inhabitants

The author mentions each of the following as an advantage of Chicago’s location EXCEPT its _____.
A. hinterland B. nearness to a large lake
C. position in regard to transport routes D. flat terrain

According to the passage, a city’s situation is more important than its site in regard to the city’s_____
A. long-term growth and prosperity B. ability to protect its citizenry
C. possession of favorable weather conditions D. need to import food supplies

The passage suggests that a geographer would consider a city’s soil type part of its _____
A. hinterland B. situation C. site D. function

The word “ingenuity” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. wealth B. traditions C. resourcefulness D. organization