ITG Benchmark Practice Test

Which of the following is an example of absolute location?

• Next to the post office

• 32° N, 90° W

• South of Jackson

• Near the Mississippi River

Which best describes relative location?

• 40° N, 75° W

• On the equator

• Across from the library

• At 0° longitude

A map scale is used to:

• Show elevation

• Measure distance

• Display climate zones

• Identify population density

A compass rose shows:

• Distance

• Direction

• Region

• Elevation

Which type of map shows landforms and water features?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Population map

• Climate map

Which geospatial technology is used to collect and analyze data from satellites?

• Compass

• GPS

• Globe

• Scale

Which is a physical characteristic of place?

• Climate

• Population size

• Religion

• Language

Which is a human characteristic of place?

• Mountain range

• River delta

• Population density

• Desert climate

Which of the following is a formal region?

• The Midwest

• A bus route

• A mall parking lot

• Your classroom

Which is an example of a functional region?

• The Bible Belt

• The Rocky Mountains

• The New York City subway system

• The Great Plains