geography

Which statement about topography is best supported by the information shown on this map?

• Paraguay has diverse landforms

• Chile is dominated by flat, fertile regions.

• Brazil has several distinct geographic zones.

• The Llanos are located in Argentina

Which type of map would be most useful in determining boundaries and capitals of countries?

• climate

• physical

• resource

• political

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

• Elements of Geography

• Levels of Technological Development

• Classifications of Economic Activities

• Models of Government

Which feature is shown on a political map?

• climate

• languages spoken

• boundaries

• mineral deposits

For which application would a physical map be most useful?

• showing the distribution of religious groups in Lebanon

• identifying regional population densities in China

• comparing the elevation of settlements in Peru

• examining the historical changes in Middle Eastern political boundaries

The knowledge and skills of a geographer would best be suited for

• identifying a set of bones discovered at an archaeological site

• providing a cost analysis for production data received by a manufacturer

• generating environmental impact reports for an energy company

• developing a national party platform for an independent party

What is the main idea of the cartoon?

• Natural forces can disrupt human planning.

• Seasonal differences can be safely ignored.

• Warm-water ports are necessary for survival.

• Faulty maps can have negative consequences.

Based on this map, which statement is true of trade routes around A.D. 600?

• Most trade was occurring across the Pacific Ocean.

• Trade began in Ghana and spread down the Niger River.

• Northern Africa was isolated from trade with Asia.

• Trade took place over a network of land and sea routes.

What would a geographer conducting research be most likely to do?

• use carbon-14 to determine the age of artifacts

• analyze the reasons women vote for certain candidates

• observe the effects of wind patterns on regional trade

• design a survey to determine the online spending habits of young people

What does a topographic map show?

• climate regions

• ethnic distributions

• patterns of trade

• physical features