Geographical Representations Quiz

Which image would most likely be used to display elevation of a large area?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

What is the main purpose for the image above?

• Evaluate the level of education in a region

• Find directions to a specific location

• Determine the climate of a region

• Research the best agricultural methods of a location

What is used to take accurate picture of an area from space?

• Geographic Information System

• Satellites

• Photograph

• Relative Location

Refer to the map of Western Europe. What is the approximate distance from Paris, France, to Madrid, Spain?

• 550 miles

• 650 miles

• 450 miles

• 350 miles

Latitude and longitude describe —

• absolute location

• orientation

• relative location

• scale

Which region receives rainfall almost daily and has thick, lush vegetation?

• Savanna

• Steppe

• Rain forest

• Taiga

Which of the following is NOT a climate region found in the area labeled A on the map?

• Humid continental

• Tropical wet

• Semiarid

• Highland

In which climate would this type of vegetation be found?

• Tropical

• Tundra

• Arid

• Mediterranean

Which weather phenomenon is shown in this photograph?

• Tornado

• Mistral

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

Which diverted U.S. river has heavily influenced American environment?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4