7th Grade Geography Benchmark

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Which of the following countries is located in the Southern Hemisphere? Egypt, South Africa, Japan, Turkey

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South Africa

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Which ocean borders both Africa and Asia?

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Indian

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Which continent is located entirely in the Eastern Hemisphere?

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Asia

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Which of the following is a renewable resource? Oil, Solar power, Natural gas, Coal

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Solar power

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What is desertification and where is it most commonly occurring in Africa?

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Loss of arable land; Sahel region

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How have people in Japan adapted to limited space?

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By building upward

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The Great Rift Valley was formed by: Tectonic plate movement, Glacial erosion, Human activity, Volcanic ash buildup

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Tectonic plate movement

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Why are monsoons important to India’s agriculture?

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They bring seasonal rains necessary for crops

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Which country has the largest population?

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China

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Why might populations cluster near rivers?

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For access to water, trade, and fertile land