Worksheets1st 9 Weeks Test
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which acronym of ESPN is defined as the way people use resources to meet their needs.
Economic
Social
Political
eNivronmental
Which acronym of ESPN is the way people live together and relate to one another.
Economic
Social
Political
eNvironmental
Which acronym of ESPN is defined as the way people choose leaders and govern nations
Economic
Social
Political
eNvironmental
Which acronym of ESPN is defined as the way people depend on, adapt to, and modify the natural features of the Earth
Economic
Social
Political
eNvironmental
Which part of a map is the most important?
Compass
Title
Legend / Key
Scale
How is a scale used on a map?
It is useful for understanding real-life distances
It allows you to find exact points on the map
It tells you what you can learn from a map
It explains the lines, symbols, and colors used on a map
Which of these is an example of an ABSOLUTE location?
My house is right across the street from the school
My address
Travel exactly 3 miles down Miller St. and make a left near the gas station.
2353 N. Field St. Apt #818 Dallas, TX 75201
Which of these is an example of a RELATIVE location?
My house is right across the street from the school
2353 N Field St Apt # 818 Dallas, TX 75201
If you turn right on Camp Wisdom and make a left on Main St. My house is the 3rd house on the left. It is at 122 Shady Ln.
In 2 miles make a left on Main St. The address is 3454 Lightning St. It is about 2 blocks from the corner store.
TRUE or FALSE. You can use longitude and latitude for RELATIVE locations.
True
False
Which of these is a problem with using a globe?
It causes distortion. Makes people think that the world is flat.
It is 3D
It is not easily transported from one place to another.
It gives a real-world example of the shape of the earth.
TRUE or FALSE. Another name for a Map is a map projection.
True
False
Why does a map projection cause distortion?
Because it is a 2D representation of a 3D Earth
Because it only shows half of the map at a time.
It is easily transported from one place to another
It can be made in different sizes and shapes
Which of these is the correct definition for a CARTOGRAPHER?
a reseracher for World Geography
Someone who makes maps
A scientist that displays the earth's features
A computer program that assists with GIS
What type of map is being displayed in the image?
General Reference Map
Thematic Map
Navigational Map
Topographic Map
What type of map is being displayed in the image?
General Reference Map
Thematic Map
Navigational Map
Topographic Map
What type of map is being displayed in the image?
General Reference Map
Thematic Map
Navigational Map
Topographic Map
What type of map is being displayed in the image?
General Reference Map
Thematic Map
Navigational Map
Topographic Map
What is the difference between a globe and a map projection?
A map projection is 3D and a globe is 2D
A map projection is not easily transported
A globe causes distortion
A globe shows a real-world representation of the shape of the earth
The first map ever used was a...
Ancient map and it was huge. Over 9 ft tall
Inaccurate map made with rocks and sticks
Cave drawing
Mental map
What was Wrong-Way Corrigan's real name?
Douglas Corrigan
Dan Corrigan
Corrigan Williams
Corrigan Johnson
Who came up with the word "geography"
Early Roman scholars
Traders and Sailors during the Reniassance Era
Greek explorers and traders
The Spartans and Mongols
TRUE or FALSE. Geo means "World" in Greek
True
False
TRUE or FALSE. -graphy means "to graph" in Greek
True
False
What does GIS stand for?
Geographic Information Satellite
Geographic International System
Geographic Interstellar System
Geographic Information System
What type of map is displayed in the image?
Topographic
Thematic
Navigational
GIS
The Trump administration announced it was ending the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program or Dreamers program. Which acronym of ESPN does this fall under?
Economic
Social
Political
eNvironmental
A survey of 4000 students found that Sprite was the most popular drink followed by Coca-Cola. Which acronym of ESPN does this fall under?
Economic
Social
Political
eNvironmental
After Facebook released their quarterly earnings report the NASDAQ stock market fell -0.93. Which acronym of ESPN does this fall under?
Economic
Social
Political
eNvironmental
Why was the word "geography" created?
To help sailors and traders navigate the English channel
To describe where a place was and what it was like in relation to their homeland
To stop wars from happening between rival groups who lived near each other
To make it easier to find the natural resources in other places
Which acronym of ESPN causes the most conflict?
Economic
Social
Political
eNvironmental
Which type of map is a representation of natural and man-made features on the earth?
Thematic
General Reference
Navigational
Topographic
Which type of map emphasizes specific kinds of information, such as climate or population density?
Topographic
Thematic
General Reference
Navigational
What resource was the first battle ever recorded fought over?
Land
Gold
Oil
Water
Which part of a map helps you to know what you can learn from the map.
Title
Compass
Legend / Key
Scale
Which part of map helps you find specific points on a map?
Grid
Scale
Legend / Key
Compass
