World Geography Final Exam

The primary focus of physical geography is the study of:

• Political boundaries

• Cultural practices

• Landforms, climates, and ecosystems

• Economic systems

A map scale shows -

• The cardinal directions.

• Symbols and their meanings.

• Latitude and longitude lines.

• The distance on a map compared to the real world.

The map above showing areas served by the Washington DC Metro rail is an example of a –

• Formal region

• Functional region

• Perceptual region

• Undefined region

Which feature is formed when two tectonic plates move apart?

• Divergent plate boundary

• Convergent plate boundary

• Transform boundary

• None of the above

The city above with an approximate latitude and longitude of 45° N, 123° W is –

• Portland, OR

• Los Angeles, CA

• Dallas, TX

• Miami, FL

The city above with an approximate latitude and longitude of 33° N, 97° E is

• Portland, OR

• Los Angeles, CA

• Dallas, TX

• Miami, FL

Which of the following is the primary source of freshwater for most communities?

• Oceans

• Rivers

• Glaciers

• Wetlands

What type of map is best for showing elevation and terrain?

• Political map

• Thematic map

• Topographic map

• Road map

Based on the population pyramid of Guatemala above, you can tell -

• Its population is growing.

• It is a highly developed nation.

• Its population is shrinking.

• It has a low birth rate.

When geographers look at the theme of “Human-Environment Interaction” they are studying -

• The flow of people, goods, ideas, and information across the Earth.

• Physical features and people that make a location unique.

• Ways humans adapt to, modify, and depend on their surroundings.

• Ways in which humans use exercise to stay healthy.