7th Grade Geography Benchmark Part 2

What is slash and burn agriculture?

• A farming technique where crops are grown in rows without any clearing of land.

• A method of farming where forests are cut down and burned to clear land for planting crops.

• A type of farming that uses advanced machinery to plant seeds quickly.

• A practice of planting crops in rotating cycles to keep the soil healthy.

Which of the following is an example of a religious group?

• Muslims, who follow Islam.

• Canadians, who live in Canada

• Athletes, who compete in sports

• Scientists, who study the natural world

What is a scattered settlement?

• A settlement where homes and buildings are built far apart from each other, usually in rural areas.

• A settlement where buildings are clustered together around a central feature, like a church.

• A settlement that follows a straight line along a road or river.

• A settlement that is concentrated in one large city with many skyscrapers.

How are seasons best defined in relation to geography?

• periods of time based on changes in climate due to Earth's location on its tectonic plates

• periods of the year with specific weather patterns caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its position in orbit around the Sun

• time periods when countries change their clocks for daylight savings time

• shifts in weather due to rising and falling sea levels

What is the best definition of an ethnic group?

• a group of people who live in the same neighborhood

• a group of people who share common cultural traits, such as language, religion, and traditions

• a group of people who have the same job

• a group of people who belong to the same political party

Which type of natural disaster is this?

• tornado

• hurricane

• landslide

• blizzard

What is a religious group?

• A group of people who all speak the same language.

• A group of people who share the same physical features.

• A group of people who live in the same country.

• A group of people who share common beliefs about a god or gods.

What is a thematic map?

• A map that shows the locations of countries, cities, and natural features like rivers and mountains.

• A map that displays specific information about a topic, such as population, climate, or land use.

• A map that shows the path of roads and highways in a country.

• A map that shows the political boundaries between different regions or states.

What is GIS (Geographic Information Systems) used for?

• Drawing pictures of mountains and rivers for maps.

• Sending text messages to people in different regions.

• Collecting, analyzing, and displaying data about places on Earth using maps and computers.

• Predicting the weather using satellite photos.

Why does the United States and Canada have similar cultures?

• They are both in North America.

• They are not similar.

• They were both founded by the British.

• They are both in South America.