Unit 1 Basics of Geography Test

In regards to the map above, what are the approximate coordinates of Albuquerque, New Mexico?

• 30°N, 80°E

• 35°S, 78°E

• 45°S, 82°E

• 35°N, 107°W

In regards to the map above, what are the approximate coordinates of Salt Lake City, Utah?

• 41°N, 111°W

• 41°N, 111°E

• 39°N, 108°E

• 41°S, 111°E

Using the map above, identify the city which can be found at the approximate coordinates 39°N, 84°W.

• Montgomery, Alabama

• Cincinnati, Ohio

• Lansing, Michigan

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Using the map above, identify the city which can be found at the approximate coordinates 30°N, 90°W.

• Springfield, Illinois

• Dover, Delaware

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Columbus, Ohio

Use the map above to answer the question: Which of the following statements BEST describes the relative location of Dallas, Texas?

• Dallas is northwest of Houston, Texas, and is found in the western part of the state.

• Dallas is west of Fort Worth and is found in the eastern part of the state.

• Dallas is in the northeastern part of Texas and is east of Houston.

• Dallas is in the northeastern part of Texas and north of Waco.

Use the map above to answer the question: Which of the following BEST describes the relative location of Galveston, Texas?

• Galveston is located on the east coast of the state within 10 miles of Brownsville, Texas.

• Galveston is located northeast of the city of Laredo.

• Galveston is located in the southwestern part of Texas.

• Galveston is located on the east coast of the state due west of San Antonio, Texas.

The theme of geography that looks at how people, ideas, and goods get from one place to another place is known as __________________.

The theme of geography that asks “where is it?”

• place

• movement

• location

• region

Situation identifies a place by its ____________________.

• unique characteristics of a locations around the area

• mathematical location on Earth’s surface

• primary dimensions

• location relative to other places

Latitude and longitude may be used to determine which of the following characteristics of a place?

• Its site factors

• Its absolute location

• Its relative location

• Its situation