Unit 1 Practice Test

Because the Earth is tilted on its axis -

•  it is never dark at the North and South Poles.

• 1. ocean currents move in predictable patterns.

• 1. the seasons occur at the same time in all parts of the world.

• 1. different places on the Earth receive different amounts of direct sunlight.

Which of the following is an example of erosion?

• Soil being created in an alluvial plane

• A river pushing through the side of a hill

• Soil compressing and turning into limestone.

• A human digs a hole to plant a tree

1. What 2 factors have the biggest influence on climate? 

• Elevation and latitude

• 1. Closeness to large bodies of water and elevation 

• 1. Latitude and ocean and wind currents 

• 1. Mountain barrier and latitude 

Which do we use more frequently in our everyday lives? 

• Geographic Positioning System

• Global Information System

• Geographic Information System 

• Global Positioning System

The Riverwalk in San Antonio is an example of which of the 5 Themes of Geography? 

• Movement

• Place

• Region

• Human Environment Interaction

A reading of 36 degrees North latitude and 140 degrees East longitude provides - 

• a relative position.

•  a planar projection

• a global reckoning.

• an absolute location.

1. Packages getting delivered to my door is an example of which of the 5 Themes of Geography? 

• Movement

• Region

• Place

• Relative Location

An example of an arid climate is

• Amazon Jungle

• Sahara Desert

•  Great Plains

• Himalayan Mountains

Most damage from a tsunami is caused by -    

• 1. volcanic eruptions. 

• 1. hurricane-like storms. 

• 1. high winds. 

• 1. tidal surge

Which internal process leads to earthquakes in places like California?

• 1. weathering

• 1. plate tectonics 

• 1. eroding

• 1. volcanic activity