Geography Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Themes of Geography?

• Location

• Place

• Climate

• Movement

The imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres is called the:

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• International Date Line

Which tool would a geographer most likely use to determine exact coordinates?

• Compass

• GPS

• Aerial photographs

• Climate graphs

What layer of the Earth is made up of semi-molten rock that allows tectonic plates to move?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Inner Core

• Outer Core

Rivers, lakes, and seas are examples of which of the following?

• Landforms

• Bodies of water

• Natural resources

• Internal forces

Which of the following is caused by internal forces shaping the Earth?

• Erosion

• Earthquakes

• Glaciation

• Weathering

Which process primarily forms mountain ranges?

• Erosion

• Volcanism

• Tectonic plate collision

• Glaciation

A topographic map shows which of the following?

• Population distribution

• Elevation and landforms

• Climate zones

• Political boundaries

Which is an example of a region defined by physical characteristics?

• The Midwest

• The Rocky Mountains

• A city’s downtown

• A cultural district

The process of weathering refers to:

• Breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces

• Formation of rivers and streams

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Melting of glaciers