World Geography Prep Flashcard

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Where in the world can Mt. Everest be found?

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On the border between Nepal and Tibet

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Where can the Sahara Desert be found? Options: North America, Northern Africa, Russia, Southern Africa

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Northern Africa

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What are you trying to find when you use absolute location?

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The exact location using coordinates (longitude and latitude)

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What are you trying to find when you use relative location? Options: The exact location using coordinates (longitude and latitude), The shortest distance from one place to the other, The slowest route from one place to another, A close idea of a location using landmarks as guides

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A close idea of a location using landmarks as guides

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What country is shown on the map in red?

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Madagascar

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What country is shown in orange? Options: China, Brazil, Mongolia, India

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India

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What characteristic is true about rain forests?

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Heavily wooded area with about 100 - 175 inches of rain each year

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What man made fortification changed the political climate of Germany?

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The Berlin Wall

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What major event helped double the size of the United States?

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The U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France

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Where are deciduous forests located in the United States? Options: Western United States, Eastern United States, Northern United States, Southern United States

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Eastern United States