World Geography 1st Semester Review Quiz

What are the seven continents of the world?

• Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Asia

• Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia

• Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, North America, Antarctica, Greenland

• Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Greenland

Name the five oceans of the world.

• Atlantic, Indian, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Baltic

• Mediterranean, Caribbean, Baltic, Red, Black

• Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern (or Antarctic), Arctic

• Pacific, Arctic, Red, Black, Baltic

What are the different climate zones and their characteristics?

• Equatorial, arid, frigid, humid, and windy. Each zone has its own unique characteristics based on temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.

• Urban, rural, suburban, coastal, and mountainous. Each zone has its own unique characteristics based on temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.

• Tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polar. Each zone has its own unique characteristics based on temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.

• Hot, cold, wet, dry, and windy. Each zone has its own unique characteristics based on temperature, precipitation, and vegetation.

Identify the physical features such as mountains, rivers, and deserts on a world map.

• Identify the types of animals found in different regions on the world map

• Identify the political boundaries on the world map

• Identify the physical features such as mountains, rivers, and deserts on the world map.

• Identify the different time zones on the world map

Explain the concept of cultural geography and provide examples of different cultures around the world.

• Cultural geography is the study of physical features around the world

• Cultural geography only focuses on urban areas and not rural communities

• Examples of different cultures include the French, Italian, and Spanish cultures

• Cultural geography explores the relationship between culture and place, including how different cultures around the world interact with their environments. Examples of different cultures include the Maasai people in East Africa, the Inuit people in the Arctic, and the Amish community in the United States.

Discuss the impact of economic geography on global trade and development.

• Economic geography influences the location of industries, transportation routes, and trade patterns, which in turn impact global trade and development.

• The impact of economic geography on global trade and development is insignificant

• Global trade and development are solely determined by political factors

• Economic geography has no impact on global trade and development

Which continent is known for its diverse wildlife and unique ecosystems?

• Africa

• Europe

• Antarctica

• Asia

What are the major factors that influence climate in different regions of the world?

• Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, ocean currents, and prevailing winds

• Time zone, language spoken, and GDP per capita

• Number of lakes, types of animals, and average rainfall

• Population density, vegetation, and soil type

How do physical features such as mountains and rivers affect human settlement and activities?

• They can provide natural barriers, sources of water, and opportunities for trade and transportation.

• They are only useful for recreational purposes

• They have no impact on human settlement and activities

• They cause destruction and hinder development

Explain the concept of globalization and its effects on cultural and economic geography.

• Globalization has led to the spread of cultural practices, languages, and values across the world, as well as the integration of economies through trade and investment.

• Globalization has caused a decrease in cultural diversity and economic growth

• Globalization only affects one specific culture and economy

• Globalization has no impact on cultural and economic geography