GEOG: Unit 1 Test - Fundamentals of Geography [24-25]

#2 Define Climate:

• A. The state of the atmosphere at a given place and time

• B. The measure of hotness or coldness

• C. Weather Conditions over a period of time

• D. Las Vegas is hot and dry

#3 Define Weather:

• A. The state of the atmosphere at a given place and time

• B. The measure of hotness or coldness

• C. Weather Conditions over a period of time

• D. Las Vegas is hot and dry

#9 Define Gross Domestic Product:

• A. The value of all goods and services produced in a country

• B. The economy of a country.

• C. A disgusting or nasty thing a country creates, like pollution

• D. the total value of all finished goods and services produced by a country's citizens in a given financial year, irrespective
      of their location.

#10 Define Culture:

• A. A concept used to describe a group of people who share physical characteristics, such as skin color and facial features.

• B. The beliefs, customs, and ways of life shared by groups of people

• C. A group of people who identify with each other on the basis of perceived shared attributes that distinguish them from other groups.

• D. The belief in and worship of a superhuman power or powers, especially a God or gods.

#11 Define “relative location”:

• A. a region or part of a town, a country, or the world.

• B. the exact spot on Earth where a place can be found using a grid system

• C. a particular place or position.

• D.  the location of one place in relation to others

#12 Define “absolute location”:

• A. a region or part of a town, a country, or the world.

• B. the exact spot on Earth where a place can be found using a grid system

• C. a particular place or position.

• D.  the location of one place in relation to others

#13 What lines specify the position of a point on the Earth’s surface north or south of the equator?

• A. The Prime Meridian

• B. Lines of Latitude

• C. Lines of Longitude

• D. The Equator

#14 What line represents 0° latitude?

• A. The Prime Meridian

• B. The Equator

• C. The International Date Line

• D. The South Pole

#15 What is located at 90° south latitude?

• The Prime Meridian

• B. The Equator

• C. The International Date Line

• D. The South Pole

#16 What tropic is located at approximately 23° 26’ S latitude?

• A. The Prime Meridian

• B. The Tropic of Cancer

• C. The Tropic of Capricorn

• D. Tropic Thunder