Unit 1 Review (Live)

Which phrase most accurately describes the geographic term place?

• latitude and longitude

• a street address

• a meaningful location with distinctive characteristics

• the relationship between locations and their shapes

Which is NOT one of the 5 themes of geography?

• direction

• location

• movement

• region

Which terms refer to major subsystems of Earth’s physical systems?

(3 correct answers)

• lithosphere

• biosphere

• ionosphere

• hydrosphere

Which factor has the most influence on Earth’s climate?

• metals

• landforms

• interstate highways

• crops

Which phrase best describes the Humid Temperate climate zone?

• hot and rainy and often includes deep forests

• dry, but can be cold or hot depending on the latitude

• atop high mountain ranges with varying conditions

• all types of weather with changing seasons

Which descriptions of tectonic plates are true?

(3 correct answers)

• number in the hundreds

• move very slowly

• move over the layer of Earth’s mantle

• can crush together to create mountains

Which phrase best describes the cause of an earthquake?

• plate movements along fault lines

• the Ring of Fire

• intense vibrations

• movement of Earth's crust under the ocean floor

Which description best defines the term birth rate?

• the difference between births and deaths in a given period of time

• the number of babies born in order to double the population based on the current growth rate

• the number of babies who mature and have children and grandchildren

• the number of babies born compared to the total number of individuals in a population

Which challenges can occur as a result of a growing population?

(3 correct answers)

• increase in disease

• lack of geothermal energy

• harmful changes to the environment

• job shortages

Which phrases could describe an urban area?

(2 correct answers)

• sparsely populated

• increased job opportunities

• ideal for farming

• often overcrowded