NEW
Font size
WorksheetsChapter 1 "The Geographer's World" Pretest
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the name for unique locations on Earth that are defined by both physical and human characteristics?
landscapes
places
vistas
environments
What is climate?
the average weather in a place over a long period of time
the day-to-day state of Earth’s atmosphere
the combination of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, and wind
the natural surroundings of a place, including its landforms and resources
Which of the following would most likely be explained by the key on an elevation map?
the kinds of plants that grow in different areas
the amount of annual rainfall each color represents
the locations and names of cities
what height above or below sea level each color represents
refers to Earth’s features in terms of their locations, shapes, and relationships to one another
spatial
scale
relief
landscapes
the difference between the elevation of one feature and the elevation of another nearby feature
spatial
scale
relief
landscapes
the relationship between distances on a map and on Earth
spatial
scale
relief
landscapes
portions of Earth’s surface that can be viewed at one time and from one location
spatial
scale
relief
landscapes
Which of the following are geographers most likely to study?
events that occur over time and how those events are connected
people and the world in which they live mainly in terms of space and place
how living things survive and relate to one another
the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
Why do geographers study particular regions?
to describe the physical beauty and complexity of places
to understand the most general physical features of places
to identify the broad patterns of larger areas
to analyze the location and size of things
Which of the following is most likely to be shown on a map but not a globe?
political boundaries
election results
major landmasses
bodies of water
What is another name for mapmakers?
projectionists
calligraphists
graphic designers
cartographers
When a geographer studies how people make laws, what is she is studying?
the world in spatial terms
places and regions
physical systems
human systems
Which of the following divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
International Date Line
Equator
Tropic of Capricorn
What is one way in which maps and globes differ?
Maps are easier to store and carry.
Globes tend to show more kinds of information than maps.
Maps are more accurate than globes.
Globes distort physical reality.
Gavin does not understand what the blue lines on his map represent. What should he look at to find the answer?
map key
scale bar
compass rose
map title
