WorksheetsDCP #1 Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What tool can geographers use to best explain the spatial aspects of cities, states, and countries?
a)
database
b)
charts
c)
graphs
d)
maps
2.
Why do geographers use the five themes of geography?
a)
to draw lines on maps and globes
b)
to predict the location of future natural disasters
c)
to organize information about and better understand the world
d)
to understan
3.
Continents sit on large bases called plates. As these plates move on top of Earth's fluid mantle, the continents move. Sometimes, these plates collide with each other or slide under each other, creating _________1 __________ and ________2_____________.
a)
1-temperature, 2-rainfall
b)
1- wind, 2- currents
c)
1 - floods, 2 - hurricanes
d)
1 - earthquakes, 2 - volcanoes
4.
Cause:
The sun's rays are not distributed equally around the earth.
What is the EFFECT this has?
The sun's rays are not distributed equally around the earth.
What is the EFFECT this has?
a)
It takes Earth 365 days to orbit the sun.
b)
The Earth is tilted at 23.5 degrees on its axis.
c)
The climate near the North and South Poles is colder than areas along the Equator.
d)
The Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn divide the Earth into hemispheres.
5.
In recent years, scientists have become aware of a problem called global warming. Global warming is an increase in the average of the Earth's atmosphere. Industries created by humans dump polluting chemicals into the atmosphere. Many scientists say that a buildup of this pollution is contributing to the increasing temperature of Earth's atmosphere. Which sentence expresses a conclusion to the increasing temperature of Earth's atmosphere?
a)
Changes in climate may be the result of human's mismanagement of natural resources.
b)
The air we breathe is a part of the atmosphere.
c)
Different types of climate zones have varying temperatures and rainfall amounts.
d)
Fewer trees are available to release moisture into the air.
6.
The term patriotism means
a)
love for the traditions and customs of a culture
b)
the refusal to follow unjust rules
c)
pride in the land, people and history of one's country
d)
loyalty to the leader of a country
7.
To answer the geographic question, "Where is it located?", which tool would a geographer use?
a)
a map with latitude and longitude lines
b)
a video showing voting patterns
c)
a glossary with geography terms
d)
a world almanac including statistical information
8.
Which of the following best describes geography?
a)
Geography is a science that uses mathematical equations.
b)
Geography relies less on questioning than in the past.
c)
Geography includes the study of why people live where they do.
d)
Geography is something you learn about only in college.
9.
Which of the following is part of the lithosphere?
a)
ocean currents
b)
water vapor
c)
clouds
d)
mountains
10.
Freshwater means
a)
water containing a large amount of salt
b)
Naturally occurring water found in glaciers and lakes
c)
Water that is unable to drink
d)
Water with large amounts of dissolved solids
11.
What is an important reason to understand how to read a legend or key on a map?
a)
It points out the directions of north, south, east and west.
b)
It gives specific details about symbols on individual maps.
c)
It shows the relative distance between places on a map.
d)
It describes the political boundaries between states and countries.
12.
Earth spinning on its axis one time every 24 hours is
a)
Revolution
b)
Rotation
c)
Respiratory
d)
Resolution
13.
Earth making one full trip around the sun every year is
a)
Resolution
b)
Rotation
c)
Revolution
d)
Rewind
14.
Earth has ______ layers
a)
5
b)
4
c)
3
d)
2
15.
Which Physical Subsystem contains all of Earth's Water?
a)
Lithosphere
b)
Bioshpere
c)
Hydrosphere
d)
Atmosphere
16.
Why Physical Subsystem contains all living things on Earth?
a)
Biosphere
b)
Hydrosphere
c)
Lithosphere
d)
Atmosphere
17.
The part of the Earth tilted toward the sun will experience which season?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
18.
The part of Earth tilted away from the sun will experience which season?
a)
Winter
b)
Spring
c)
Summer
d)
Fall
19.
Which climate zone would be hot and rainy with dense forests?
a)
Polar Climate Zone
b)
Cold Temperate Climate Zone
c)
Tropical Climate Zone
d)
High Mountain Climate Zone
20.
Which climate zone is very cold all year, and the ground is covered in ice and snow?
a)
Polar Climate Zone
b)
Tropical Climate Zone
c)
Humid Temperate Climate Zone
d)
Desert Climate Zone
21.
_______________ is a type of large ecosystem with similar life forms and climates.
a)
Rotation
b)
Revolution
c)
Latitude
d)
Biome
22.
_____________________ is an area that receives reduced rainfall because it is on the side of a mountain facing away from the ocean.
a)
Tree Shadow
b)
Mountain Shadow
c)
Rain Shadow
d)
Dark Shadow
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