Geography Map Skills unit test review

Weathering is best defined as a process in which __________.

• rocks and soil are pulled downhill by gravity

• sediment and sand are carried away by gusts of wind

• rocks are slowly broken down into sediment or soil

• rocks are carved out along shorelines by waves and streams

Hills, plateaus, and canyons are all examples of __________.

• mountains

• bodies of water

• landforms

• straits

It is important to have supporting details when trying to make connections between past and present events.

• True

• False

Read the excerpts below and answer the question that follows.

Haiti

"I saw a lot of people crying for help, a lot of buildings collapsed, a lot of car damage, a lot of people without help, people bleeding."

He said he had seen a cinema, a supermarket, a cybercafe and an apartment building, all of which had crumbled in the quake.

Mr. Pedre said he could feel aftershocks every 15 to 20 minutes, lasting from three to five seconds each. The darkness, he said, was compounding the fear and worry people were feeling.

"There is no electricity, all the phone networks are down, so there's no way that people can get in touch with their family and friends," he said.

“Haiti quake witnesses speak of devastation.” BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation, 13 Jan. 2010. Web. 22 Jun. 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8455735.stm

Chile

A massive earthquake has hit central Chile and killed at least 214 people, the interior minister says.

The 8.8 quake caused widespread damage, destroying buildings, bridges and roads in many areas. Electricity, water and phone lines were cut.

Chilean President Michele Bachelet said that altogether two million people had been affected.

“Massive Earthquake Strikes Chile.” BBC News. British Broadcasting Corporation, 28 Feb. 2005. Web. 7 Jul. 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8540289.stm

Based on the excerpts above, what conclusions can we draw about the 2010 earthquakes in Haiti and Chile?

• The earthquake in Chile was more destructive and caused more damage.

• It will cost more money to repair damages in Haiti because more buildings were affected.

• Both countries suffered damage to infrastructure and modes of communication, losing phone lines, electricity, and cable.

• Although people were afraid in both countries, the damage was limited to buildings and infrastructure in both places.

In order to represent our three-dimensional Earth in a two-dimensional image, we must use a __________.

• map projection

• thematic map

• compass rose

• legend

Which of the following phrases is the best definition of the world map?

• a set of lines of longitude and latitude

• a tool that is used to estimate distances

• a visual representation of the Earth’s surface

• an image that displays the cardinal directions

Landforms are best defined as __________.

• natural features and formations on the Earth’s surface

• large bodies of saltwater that are connected to the ocean

• pieces of land that are surrounded by water on three sides

• large quantities of water on the Earth’s surface

Erosion is best defined as __________.

• the process of rock and soil being carried away by natural forces

• the process of rock being broken down by chemical changes

• the process of rock being weakened slowly over time

• the process of rock being broken down by extreme temperatures

Today, cholera is found in countries __________.

• located along the Ring of Fire

• with low economic and social development

• with clean water supplies

• that had outbreaks before the 19th century

How has global cooperation changed the way societies confront common issues?

• Although poorer countries share knowledge, it is still difficult for wealthier countries to get the resources they need.

• It has helped with environmental issues, but countries still work independently to solve social, political, and economic problems.

• Little has changed because most common issues need to be solved by focusing on the specific needs of a population.

• Countries can easily share information and solutions, and they often work together to solve common issues.