Geography - TExES Social Studies 7-12 (232)

Which of the following is NOT an example of geographic study?

• patterns of volcanic eruptions

• climate change and global warming

• settlement patterns in Southern Europe

• the rise and fall of the American dollar

Migration patterns are an example of which geographic theme?

• location

• place

• movement

• region

In a conformal map, areas are represented accurately in terms of which of the following?

• shape

• size

• direction

• all of the above

Which of the following is an advantage of globes over the maps?

• Globes provide more detailed information.

• Globes can be used to show a variety of sizes of areas.

• Globes are accurate models of the Earth without distortion.

• Globes show elevation levels in addition to size, shape, and location of areas.

To determine the distance between Tokyo and Shanghai on a map of Asia, which of the following parts of the map would be used?

• compass rose

• scale

• legend

• grid

A scientist exploring Antarctica would most likely use which type of map?

• equal area projection

• azimuthal equidistant projection

• conformal projection

• gnomonic projection

Which of the following in NOT a physical characteristic of Switzerland?

• mountain chains on both the northern and southern sides of the country

• three river valleys

• It shares borders with Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein.

• over 1400 lakes

Which of the following statements best illustrates the geographic theme of place?

• Northern Mali is primarily composed of desert.

• St. Louis is approximately 300 miles from Chicago.

• Beijing is located at approximately 40°N and 116°E.

• English is the dominant language in North America as well as Australia.

Which ecosystem experiences extreme temperatures - both hot and cold - in a single day?

• tundra

• rainforest

• desert

• savannah

A congressional district is an example of which kind of region?

• a functional region

• a formal region

• a perceptual region

• a node region