Geography Benchmark Review Part 1

What is globalization?

• a type of government used around the world

• the spread of businesses, ideas, and cultures across the world

• when countries build walls to protect their borders

• the process of creating new countries

Which of the following is an example of human-environment interaction?

• Alabama is located in the southeastern region of the US

• People in Arizona build homes with flat roofs to deal with the dry climate

• The Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico/America

• Atlanta is a major transportation hub in the Southeast

What type of map is this?

• weather

• population density

• political

• physical

What is El Niño?

• a weather phenomenon that causes cooler-than-usual temperatures around the world

• a pattern of warming ocean waters in the Pacific Ocean that affects global weather

• a type of storm that forms over the Atlantic Ocean

• a seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rainfall to the tropics

What is the United Nations (UN)?

• a group of countries that compete in the Olympics

• a single country that controls global trade

• an international organization that works to keep peace and solve global problems

• a military alliance created during WWI

Which of the following is an example of location in geography?

• The Rocky Mountains are known for their high elevation and cold climate

• people in Florida often build homes on stilts to avoid flood damage

• Montgomery is located at 32.37° N latitude and 86.30° W longitude

• Cotton is one of Alabama's main crops and is shipped to many other states

What type of map is this?

• weather

• physical

• political

• population density

In geography, what does the theme of location describe?

• how people change and adapt to their environment

• the exact or relative position of a place on Earth

• the way goods and ideas move from place to place

• the physical and human features that make a place unique

Which type of natural disaster is pictured?

• Volcano

• Tornado

• Landslide

• Earthquake

NAFTA and USMCA are examples of...

• treaties

• trade agreements

• religious diffusion

• civics lessons