World Geo SOL Practice Test

1. Which activity depends primarily on polar map projections?

• Satellite imaging
• Airline navigation
• Data collection
• Land surveying

2. Monsoons are most commonly found in —

• northeastern Europe
• western Africa
• southern Asia
• southwestern Australia

3. According to this map, which numbered state has the highest population growth rate?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

4. Which city is located closest to the prime meridian?

• Montreal, Canada
• London, England
• Moscow, Russia
• Stockholm, Sweden

5. Which map would be the most useful in determining the precipitation levels in Turkey?

• A
• B
• C
• D

6. What are the climate characteristics of low-latitude nations?

• Warm summers and cold winters
• Warm summers and warm winters
• Cool summers and cold winters
• Cool summers and warm winters

7. In which climate would this type of vegetation be found?

• Tropical
• Mediterranean
• Tundra
• Arid

8. 30°N, 120°E is located within the continent of —

• Asia
• Europe
• Australia
• North America

9. Which source would provide the most accurate information about a group’s culture?

• A Satellite images
• Field work
• World globe
• Elevation maps

10. Which South American country does NOT border the Pacific Ocean?

• Peru
• Chili
• Ecuador
• Brazil