Geography Benchmark Review Part 3

What is a volcano?

• a large crack in the Earth's crust where earthquakes always occur

• a mountain that forms when rocks are pushed together

• an opening in the Earth where melted rock, gases, and ash can come out

• a flat area of land formed by wind and water erosion

Which of the following is an example of an export from the United States?

• A car made in Japan and sold in Alabama

• A video game bought from a store in your hometown

• A U.S.-grown apple shipped and sold in another country

• A pair of shoes made in China and sold in New York

What type of natural disaster is pictured?

• hurricane

• tornado

• landslide

• wild fire

In the Five Themes of Geography, what does movement refer to?

• The way the Earth rotates around the Sun

• The way people, goods, and ideas travel from one place to another

• The way mountains and rivers form over time

• The way animals adapt to their environments

Which direction is circled?

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Northwest

What is deforestation?

• Planting trees in areas where there were none before

• Cutting down trees and clearing forests, often to use the land for farming or building

• A natural event that causes forests to grow quickly

• A type of weather pattern that affects forest areas

Which direction is highlighted?

• North

• West

• East

• South

Which of the following is the BEST example of a perceptual region?

• The state of Alabama

• The area served by a local newspaper

• The "Deep South" in the United States

• The boundaries of a school district

What is a hurricane?

• A large snowstorm that happens in cold climates

• A spinning cloud that touches the ground and causes damage

• A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean water

• A small storm that only lasts a few minutes and causes little damage

What does region mean in the Five Themes of Geography?

• A place where everyone speaks the same language

• An area defined by common features such as climate, culture, or landforms

• A country with the most exports

• A city with a large population