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WorksheetsGeography Unit 1 Test
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 43mins
The U.S. is in the Northern Hemisphere
Relative Location
Region
Movement
Place
A group a countries that speak the same language
Relative Location
Region
Movement
Place
Many Oregon Trail pioneers were seeking a better life, and new farmland as they looked for new homes.
Relative Location
Region
Movement
Place
You step off a plane and feel the warm sun on your face, smell the salty sea air, and hear the faint noise of reggae and steel drums playing in the background. Your in Jamaica for vacation.
Absolute Location
Mexico
Movement
Place
In the winter it is not uncommon to find cars with metal spikes or studs coming out of their tires.
Absolute Location
Human Environment Interaction
Movement
Place
Half the earth is called what?
Latitude Lines
Human Environment Interaction
A Hemisphere
Place
Between 23.5 North and 23.5 South is called what?
Latitude Lines
The Tropics
A Hemisphere
Place
This measures north and south but runs east and west.
Latitude Lines
The Tropics
A Hemisphere
Place
0 degrees longitude is called what?
Latitude Lines
The Tropics
A Hemisphere
Prime Meridian
Time zones in correlation with the International Dateline begins with which city.
Greenwich
The Tropics
A Hemisphere
England
This map type shows cities, borders, and countries
Physical
Topographic
Political
Elemental
This shows elevation changes on a map
GPS
Contour Lines
Relief
The physical features on the earth
Physical Map
Topography
Melodramatic
Elemental
This climate has sparse vegetation, very little rainfall very hot temperatures, and cool temperatures at night.
Dessert
Tropical
Mid-altitude
Glacial Lowlands
This climate is hot (80 degree average) and wet throughout the year. It is very humid, and has some form of rain almost daily (with about 80 inches annually).
Dessert
Tropical
Mid-altitude
Glacial Lowlands
This climate can have freezing temperatures through much of the year.
Dessert
Tropical
Mid-altitude
High Latitudes
Because of elevation these climates can be cool no matter where their latitude is.
Dessert
Highlands
Mid-altitude
High Latitudes
This climate has four seasons, lots of vegetation (coniferous, and deciduous forests).
Dessert
Highlands
Mid-altitude
High Latitudes
This is the most popular superhero (according to IGN)
Batman
Ironman
Superman
Spiderman
According to IGN this is the number 1 super villain
Joker
Thanos
Magneto
Lex Luther
This is the most valuable sports team of all time
Dallas Cowboys
New York Yankees
LA Lakers
New England Patriots
Top grossing movie of all time, accounting for inflation
Gone With the Wind
Avatar
Titanic
Star Wars
What year was Barbie created by Mattel?
1967
1923
1959
1876
Your address
Absolute Location
Place
Relative Location
Where you live
Hurricane Harvey destroyed a lot of people's homes, and even lives, they will have to rebuild.
Absolute Location
Place
Region
Human Environment Interaction
Hamilton is a huge Broadway success worldwide, with waiting lists for tickets two years long!! It began in New York City and can now be seen almost anywhere.
Place
Movement
Location
Region
In Scotland you can find kilts, bagpipes, and games where participants throw trees.
Place
Movement
Location
Region
Places like the Middle East, Asia, North America, South America, and Europe all have different cultures, religions, and government types.
Place
Movement
Location
Region
This measures east and west but runs north and south.
Latitude
Longitude
GIS
Grid System
0 degrees latitude is also known as what?
Prime Meridian
Longitude
Equator
Grid System
This is the key to understanding symbols and shapes on a map
Compass Rose
Scale
Key/Legend
GIS
Gives you a sense of direction on a flat map
Compass Rose
Scale
Key/Legend
GIS
The system of lines that make latitude and longitude possible
Prime Meridian
Longitude
Equator
Grid System
A map that shows mountains
Physical Map
Special Purpose Map
Topography
Political Map
A map that shows who voted for who
Physical Map
Special Purpose Map
Topography
Political Map
A long body of flowing water with banks along the sides
River
Gulf
Volcano
Island
Mountain formed by lava or magma that breaks through the Earth's crust.
River
Gulf
Volcano
Island
Land completely surrounded by water
River
Gulf
Volcano
Island
Which NFL team won the first Super Bowl?
Patriots
49ers
Packers
Steelers
"You're Killing Me Smalls" comes from which movie?
Little Rascals
The Hobbit
The Sandlot
Toy Story
Which MLB team won the first World Series?
The Yankees
The Boston Americans
The Braves
The Senators
Who is the highest grossing actress of all time?
Jennifer Lawrence
Bette Midler
Scarlett Johansson
Nichole Kidman
Which actor has been paid the most over the course of their career?
Samuel L. Jackson
Tom Cruise
Tom Hanks
Dwayne Johnson
lines that connect points of equal elevation
Compass Rose
Scale
Contour Lines
Relief
Which state is found at 43 N 115 W?
Montana
Iowa
Idaho
Utah
Which state is found at 46 N 71 W?
New York
Iowa
Ohio
Maine
What is found at 26 N 117 W?
Statue of Liberty
Rio Grande
Gulf of Mexico
Mexico
What is found at 30 N 70 W?
Statue of Liberty
Pacific Ocean
Florida
Atlantic Ocean
What is the world population today?
6.5 billion
7.9 billion
8 billion
7.4 million
What does the picture show?
Climate
Weather
What does the picture show?
Weather
Climate
What does the picture show?
Climate
Weather
What does this picture show?
Climate
Weather
