World Geography Final Study Guide Quiz

Which set of imaginary lines goes around the earth over the poles?

• latitude lines
• longitude lines 
• parallels 
• prime meridians 

What geographic tool is a three-dimensional representation of the earth?

• physical map
• political map
• globe
• gps- global positioning system

What imaginary line divides the earth into northern and southern halves?

• equator 
• prime meridian 
• parallels 
• meridians 

Which term is used to describe the exact place on earth at which a geographic feature is found?

• relative location 
• absolute location 
• relief 
• approximate location 

another name for longitude lines is?

• parallels 
• meridian lines 
• meridians 
• latitude lines 

What is another name for trees that have broad leaves?

• coniferous 
• pointy leafed trees
• shrubs
• deciduous 

The land on the side of a mountain that receives little precipitation due to the lack of moist air is called?

• humid subtropical conditions 
• runoff
• rain shadow 
• acid rain 

The Rocky Mountains go through such states as Colorado, Idaho, and even Canada's province of British Columbia.

• true
• false

What body of water lies to the south of the United States?

• The Pacific
• Gulf of Mexico 
• the Atlantic
• Great Lakes 

Which state lies to the east of Mississippi?

• New York 
• Alabama 
• Mississippi 
• Florida