Unit 2

​World Geography

By Tyler Gremillion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a likely benefit of developing strong geography skills?

• Understanding global events better

• Improving mathematical calculations

• Learning a new language

• Mastering computer programming

Open Ended

Why do you think geography skills are important for everyday life?

Multiple Choice

What are the six essential elements of geography mentioned in the introduction to the student?

• World in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, uses of geography

• World in spatial terms, climate, weather, human systems, environment, uses of geography

• World in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, weather, environment, uses of geography

• World in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment, history

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an objective of Unit 1: The World in Spatial Terms?

• Describe locations in absolute and relative terms

• Locate places on a map using latitude and longitude

• Explain the causes of air pollution

• Compare different types of maps and map projections

Open Ended

Explain the difference between absolute location and relative location using the example of the Chernobyl disaster.

Open Ended

Why is it important for mapmakers to use a compass rose or a north arrow on maps?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are cardinal directions?

• North, South, East, West

• North, South, Up, Down

• East, West, Left, Right

• North, South, Forward, Back

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about map scale bars?

• They help measure distances on a map.

• They are always marked in miles only.

• They can represent distances in both miles and kilometers.

• They are used to find directions on a map.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an intermediate direction?

• Northeast

• Southwest

• East

• Northwest

Fill in the Blank

A map feature that shows the four main directions is called a ___.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the section 'Global Interdependence'?

• Countries are independent and do not rely on each other.

• Distance and location affect only local communities.

• Countries depend on each other for goods and services.

• Oil is the only important resource for global trade.

Fill in the Blank

The country located to the west of Panama is ___.

Multiple Choice

Which country is directly north of the United States on the world map?

• Canada

• Mexico

• United Kingdom

• Australia

Open Ended

Explain how an index helps you find places on a map grid.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using a grid on a map, as described in the lesson?

• To identify locations using letters and numbers

• To show the population of cities

• To display weather patterns

• To indicate time zones

Multiple Choice

Match the term 'column' with its correct definition from the list provided.

• an alphabetical list of places on a map, with cell numbers

• a set of lines used to identify locations on a map

• the space where a row and column meet

• a set of spaces that goes across a map

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between latitude and longitude?

• Latitude lines run east-west, longitude lines run north-south.

• Latitude lines run north-south, longitude lines run east-west.

• Both latitude and longitude lines run in circles around the earth.

• Latitude and longitude are the same thing.

Fill in the Blank

The Equator is located at ___ degrees latitude.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between latitude and longitude and how each is measured on a map.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about latitude and longitude are correct?

• Lines of latitude run all the way around the earth.

• Lines of longitude meet at the poles.

• The Equator is at 0° latitude.

• The Prime Meridian is at 180° longitude.

Fill in the Blank

All longitude is measured from the ___ Meridian that runs from the North and South Poles through Greenwich, England.

Multiple Choice

Which line is used as the starting point for measuring longitude on Earth?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• International Date Line

• Tropic of Cancer

Multiple Choice

What is the absolute location of Delta, Colorado, as shown on Map 1-7?

• 39°N, 108°W

• 40°N, 105°W

• 38°N, 109°W

• 41°N, 104°W

Multiple Choice

Which city is located at about 40°N latitude and 105°W longitude according to Map 1-7?

• Denver

• Boulder

• Delta

• Durango

Multiple Choice

According to the acknowledgments, which lesson in the workbook is adapted from 'The International Pencil: Elementary Level Unit on Global Interdependence'?

• The lesson on pages 151–153

• The lesson on pages 6–8

• The lesson on pages 84–86

• The lesson on pages 208–210

Open Ended

What are some key skills that students can develop by studying geography, as suggested by the title 'Building Geography Skills for Life'?