Unit 1: Lesson 1 Assessment

Front

Where is the map's scale?

Back

The map's scale is at the bottom left of the map, next to the legend.

Front

Which fact about Portstown explains why the town's economic activity is primarily fishing and shipping?

Back

Portstown was established near the ocean.

Front

What significantly influences the political relationships between the three countries on the map?

Back

Geographical proximity

Front

Which is not an example of physical geography? Options: climate, soil, seasons, countries, landforms

Back

countries

Front

Locate the city of Babylon on the map of Ancient Babylonia.

Back

Babylon is located along the Euphrates River within the boundaries of the Babylonian Empire, as shown on the map.

Front

Why did humans settle Babylon in that location?

Back

It was located near the Euphrates River, providing water and fertile land.

Front

Find the locations where copper is mined on the resource map. What can be inferred about geographical features of that region?

Back

There are mountains in that region of Texas.

Front

Which tool does the Global Positioning System (GPS) use?

Back

satellites

Front

Why did civilizations in India not have strong political relationships with their northern neighbors?

Back

The Himalayan mountains acted as a natural barrier.