World Geography Semester Exam

Front

A mental map is?

Back

A person’s perception of features on the Earth’s surface.

Front

The Rocky Mountains are an example of which type of region? Options: Functional : A region with common characteristics linked together for a common purpose such as the New York subway system. Formal: A region with common characteristics Perceptual: A person’s personal idea or thought about a particular region.

Back

Formal: A region with common characteristics

Front

What type of location would “near my house” be?

Back

Relative Location

Front

Which feature would most likely appear on a physical map? State Capitols, State Boundaries, Mountain Ranges

Back

Mountain Ranges

Front

Which hemisphere is pictured?

Back

Southern Hemisphere

Front

Which of the following is the best example of a functional Region? Mexico, The Holy Land, The US highway system.

Back

The US highway system.

Front

What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the city of Canberra?

Back

36 South, 149 east

Front

“Parallel lines” running east to west around the globe that measure distance from the Equator

Back

Latitude

Front

The Great Lakes is an example ______________________region?

Back

Formal Region

Front

“Meridians” running north to south between the poles that measure East to West.

Back

Longitudes