Foundations of Geography Review

1. Geographers are able to find the location of a place on the globe east or west of the Prime Meridian by using

• lines of latitude

• lines of longitude

• the Equatorial line

• the horizon line

2. Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Water

• Solar Energy

• Plants

• Fossil Fuel

3. According to the map above, what are the latitude and longitude coordinates of Ulaanbaatar?

• 101 E, 45 N

• 47 N, 102 E

• 53 N, 103 E

• 46 N, 99 E

4. According to the map above, which city is located at the coordinates 34 N, 74 E?

• Moscow

• New Delhi

• Islamabad

• Tehran

5. Which of the following is not part of the study of geography?

• The physical features of Earth such as mountains, rivers, and oceans

• The human features of Earth such as history, culture, and migration

• The features of our solar system such as planets, moons, and comets

• The features beneath our planet's surface such as tectonic plates, magma, and the core

6. Which of the following is an example of a group of people sharing a common culture?

• A group of people who speak the same language

• A group of people celebrating the same important holidays

• A group of people who have the same religious beliefs

• All of the choices are examples of sharing a common culture

7. According to the map above, what are the latitude and longitude coordinates of Dublin?

• 4 W, 52 N

• 57 N, 6 E

• 56 N, 6 W

• 54 N, 4 W

8. Which of the following is the best example of immigrant?

• A person who has lived in the same location throughout his/her entire life

• A person who moves to another country to flee war or disaster

• A person who decides to move from a rural village to a city area

• A person who chooses to move to a new country in search of more opportunities

9. Geographers are able to find location of a place on the globe north or south of the Equator by using

• lines of Latitude

• the Horizon line

• the International Date Line

• lines of Longitude

10. Which of the following is the best example of urbanization?

• A person who has lived in the same location throughout his/her entire life

• A person who moves to another country to flee war or disaster

• A person who decides to move from a rural village to a city area

• A person who chooses to move to a new country in search of more opportunities