Georgia 8th Grade Chapter 2 Vocabulary Quiz

While hiking, Michael notices that as rivers flow from higher to lower land, they often create waterfalls along a certain geographic border between two regions. What is this border called?

• fault line

• fall line

• desert

• mountain range

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'fall line' because it refers to a geographic border where rivers descend from higher elevations, creating waterfalls. This distinguishes it from other options like fault lines or mountain ranges.

James is studying coastal geography and visits a region where long, narrow islands run parallel to the shore, protecting the mainland from ocean waves and storms. Based on his observations, which of the following best defines these barrier islands?

• islands that form a protective barrier to a warmer climate

• islands that form a protective barrier between the ocean and river systems

• islands that form a protective barrier between the ocean and the mainland

• islands that form a protective barrier between the coast and the swamp

Answer explanation

Barrier islands are coastal landforms that lie between the ocean and the mainland, providing protection from waves and storms. Thus, the correct definition is "islands that form a protective barrier between the ocean and the mainland."

Abigail is hiking up a mountain and wants to know the height of her current location above sea level. What is the term for the height of an object above a given level, usually sea level?

• ridge

• granite

• fall line

• elevation

Answer explanation

The height of an object above a given level, usually sea level, is defined as elevation. This term specifically refers to vertical distance, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Aria is studying different places around the world and wants to understand what scientists mean when they talk about the "climate" of a region. Choose the correct definition of climate to help Aria with her research.

• the long-term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions

• the long-term trends in population growth in an area

• the type of landforms in an area

• the short-term trends in atmospheric changes affecting landforms

Answer explanation

The correct definition of climate refers to the long-term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions, distinguishing it from short-term weather changes or other unrelated factors like population growth or landforms.

James is interested in understanding the Earth's surface and climate, how people live and work in different places, and how humans interact with their environment. What field of study is James exploring?

• economy

• social structure

• culture

• geography

Answer explanation

The study of Earth's surface, climate, and human activity, along with their interactions, is defined as geography. This field encompasses both physical and human aspects, making it the correct choice.

Anika is setting up a new delivery service. She wants to find a place that will serve as the center of all her delivery routes and activities. What is the correct definition of a hub in this context?

• the location goods are shipped to

• the center of a particular activity or network

• the goods shipped for sale

• the machinery used to produce exports

Answer explanation

The correct definition of a hub is 'the center of a particular activity or network.' This highlights its role as a focal point for connections and interactions, unlike the other options which refer to shipping or production.

Maya is studying maps and notices an area with similar geographic characteristics that set it apart from surrounding areas. What is this area called?

• geographic feature

• geographic region

• geographic plateau

• geographic plain

Answer explanation

A geographic region is defined as an area with similar geographic characteristics that distinguish it from surrounding areas, making it the correct choice over other options like geographic feature or plateau.

Ava is planning a trip and wants to know how far north or south she will be from the equator at her destination. Which of the following best describes what she should look for?

• a measure of a location's distance east or west of the prime meridian

• a measure of a location's distance south or west of the prime meridian

• a measure of a location's distance north or south of the equator

• a measure of a location's distance north or east of the equator

Answer explanation

Latitude measures a location's distance north or south of the equator, which is why the correct choice is 'a measure of a location's distance north or south of the equator'. The other options refer to longitude.

Rohan is looking at a map and notices a line that divides the Earth into two equal parts. What is one of the halves of the earth as divided by the equator or by the prime meridian called?

• hemisphere

• globe

• North Pole

• border

Answer explanation

The term 'hemisphere' refers to one of the two halves of the Earth, divided by the equator or the prime meridian. This makes 'hemisphere' the correct answer, as it directly relates to the division of the Earth.

While hiking, Mason comes across a large area of elevated land that is relatively flat. What is this landform called?

• terrace

• plateau

• plain

• desert

Answer explanation

A plateau is a large area of elevated land that is relatively flat, distinguishing it from other landforms like terraces, plains, or deserts. Therefore, the correct answer is plateau.