NAEP Geography Grade 8 - Question List

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1. Consumer demand for manufactured goods and energy are often in conflict with?
  1. a high standard of living
  2. a clean environment
  3. technological development
  4. world trade
2. Which of the following is an accurate statement about the American Southwest?
  1. Alternating areas of dense shrubbery and sand dunes often make travel difficult.
  2. Arid conditions make access to water an important public issue.
  3. Generally fair weather means that most people rely on solar energy in their homes and businesses.
  4. Easy access to Mexico has led to a strong manufacturing sector.
3. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) lowered trade barriers between
  1. France, Germany, and the United States
  2. Brazil, Chile, and the United States
  3. Japan, Mexico, and the United States
  4. Canada, Mexico, and the United States
4. What would a scientist probably study to predict where acid rain would fall?
  1. The atomic structures of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen
  2. Mass-transit systems that serve major cities
  3. Wind patterns that prevail over major manufacturing areas
  4. The location of sewage-treatment plants
5. Quebec can be considered a cultural region because of its?
  1. landforms
  2. climate
  3. language
  4. economy

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