Geography Chapter 1: The Essentials of Geography Review

What type of thematic map is shown?

• dot density map

• physical systems map

• point symbol map

• proportional symbol map

Which level of earthquake magnitude occurs least often?

• 7.3 to 7.6

• 6.8 to 7.2

• 6.3 to 6.7

• 5.5 to 6.2

What is the approximate distance from Cebu to the center of the nearest earthquake with a magnitude of more than 7.3?

• 100 miles

• 150 miles

• 200 miles

• 250 miles

How many places on the map show earthquake magnitudes from 7.3 through 7.6?

• one

• three

• six

• nine

Which city is closest to an earthquake of the strongest magnitude?

• Manila

• Dava

• Cebu

• Philippines

Which region of the Philippines has had the fewest earthquakes?

• north

• east

• south

• west

Judging from this map, which statement is true?

• The Philippines’ northern island is the only place with earthquakes.

• The Philippines has more earthquakes than any other place.

• The Philippines is at risk for earthquakes of many different magnitudes.

• The Philippines has many more earthquakes on land than in nearby oceans.

What imaginary line sits approximately 23º north of the equator?

• prime longitude

• prime meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

Which of these lines of latitude lies farthest from the North Pole?

• 15º S

• 30º S

• 45º S

• 60º S

What sits at 0º latitude?

• South Pole

• North Pole

• prime meridian

• the equator