Geography Basics Review

Which directions does a compass indicate?

• North, South, East, and West

• Up, Down, Left, and Right

• Forward, Backward, Sideways, and Diagonal

• Above, Below, Beside, and Across

What are the major lines on a map that run horizontally (east-west) to the equator called? (check all that apply)

• Parallels

• Meridians

• Latitudes

• Longitudes

What are the major lines on a map that run vertically (North-South) called? (Check all that apply)

• Meridians

• Parallels

• Latitudes

• Date Lines

What are the three major wind patterns? (You will need to draw them on a map on the test)

• Tropical Easterlies, Prevailing Easterlies, Polar Westerlies

• Trade Winds, Hurricanes, and Prevailing Easterlies

• Prevailing Westerlies, Trades, and Polar Westerlies

• Trade Winds, Prevailing Westerlies, and Polar Easterlies

Answer explanation

1. 1. Trade Winds = Tropical Easterlies

2. 2. Prevailing Westerlies

3. 3. Polar Easterlies

What do the colors on a topographic map usually show us?

• Climate

• Temperature

• Population

• Elevation

Which climate zone experiences seasons?

• Torrid

• Tropical

• Frigid

• Temperate

Which climate zone is known for cool or freezing temperatures year-round?

• Tundra

• Temperate

• Frigid

• Highlands

The Gulf Stream bring warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to...

• Central America

• Europe

• North America

• Africa

In a theocracy, who rules?

• The people

• One

• The king

• The Divine

Which economic system aims to achieve a classless society where everything is shared and has equal access to goods and services?

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Socialism

• Feudalism