World Geography Semester Exam

A mental map is?

• The most accurate representation of the Earth

• A way to display absolute location.

• A person’s perception of features on the Earth’s surface.

The Rocky Mountains are an example of which type of region?

• Functional : A region with common characteristics linked together for a common purpose such as the New York subway system.

• Formal: A region with common characteristics

• Perceptual: A person’s personal idea or thought about a particular region.

What type of location would “near my house” be?

• Absolute location

• Relative Location

• Latitude Location

Which feature would most likely appear on a physical map?

• State Capitols

• State Boundaries

• Mountain Ranges

Which hemisphere is pictured?

• Southern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

Which of the following is the best example of a functional Region?

• Mexico

• The Holy Land

• The US highway system.

What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the city of Canberra?

• 36 east, 149 south

• 36 South, 149 east

• 36 north, 149 west

“Parallel lines” running east to west around the globe that measure distance from the Equator

• Latitude

• Prime meridian

• Longitudes

• International date line

The Great Lakes is an example ______________________region?

• Latitude

• Formal Region

• Longitudes

• Functional Region

“Meridians” running north to south between the poles that measure East to West.

• Latitude

• Equator

• Longitudes

• national date line