Unit 1 Foundations of World Geography Test

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1. During the 1500’s, explorers sailing from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean had to sail around which continent?

• North America
• Australia
• Africa
• South America

2. Lansing, Michigan is at 42 degrees N, 84 degrees W. Which theme of geography does this describe?

• Place
• Region
• Location
• Movement

3. Which theme of geography does the picture below illustrate?

• Place
• Region
• Location
• Movement

4. GIS is an example of internet-based mapping technology. What does GIS stand for?

• Global Integrated Systems
• Global Information Systems
• Globalization Information Structure
• Global Intelligence Service

5. Which of the following would a geographer use to provide individuals with an exact location?

• GPS
• Storm Tracking Technology
• Population Map
• Political Map

6. Which part of a map is shown in the graphic below?

• Map Title
• Scale
• Key
• Compass Rose

7. Which of the following is most likely to be shown on a map, but not a globe?

• Countries
• Election Results
• Major Landmasses
• Bodies of Water

8. Which type of area is shown in the picture below?

• Urban
• Rural
• Desert
• Tropical

9. In the map below, which number represents a desert region?

• 1 Washington
• 2 Illinois
• 3 Arizona
• 4 Florida