World Geography Week 12 Skills Check

Which continent is labeled in Red 

• Africa 
• North America 
• Antarctica 
• Europe 

Zero degrees latitude is also called the _______.      

• Tropic of Capricorn
• Equator
• Prime Meridian 
• Tropic of Cancer

What continent is circled?

• Brazil

• Africa

• South America

• Iceland

In countries that experience rapid industrialization and urbanization, which of the following influences where people live?

• Close to family

• Urban area where there are manufacturing jobs available

• In rural areas

How does culture spread QUICKLY?

• Technology (internet, phones, social media)

• Trade agreements

• Economy

• Immigration

Why are rivers important?

• They provide hydroelectric power

• Water for farming

• To transport people and goods

• All of the above

An example of government that is ruled by one person is...

• Democracy

• Constitutional Republic

• Dictatorship

Culture is a set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people.

• True

• False

This item on a map is called a...

• Scale
• Thermometer
• Continent
• Compass Rose

This item on a map is called a...

• Continent
• River
• Legend
• Compass Rose