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Worksheets1.6 ACP Review
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 27mins
By physical land area as well as population size, the largest continent is (WG.21B)
North America
Africa
Australia
Asia
What is the difference between GPS and GIS? (WG.20A)
A.GPS uses GIS data
A.GIS uses GPS data to determine location
A.GPS is the layering of data, whereas GIS is the gathering of data.
A.GIS is the layering of data, whereas GPS is the gathering of data.
Which is the main purpose for global positioning (GPS) technology? (WG.20A)
To determine relative locations on Earth
To determine absolute locations on Earth
To determine elevations of geographic features on Earth
To determine the physical characteristics of regions
A city wants to determine the best location for a landfill. It is creating a composite map based on a terrain map, a land-use map, a road map, and 3-D images of groundwater reservoirs.
What technology is it relying on to create the composite map?
the Internet
Global Positioning System
Geographic Information Systems
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites
Geographic information system (GIS) technology can be used to — (WG.20A)
find wreckage of a plane crash
analyze data for decisions on future land use
find directions from one place to another
take topographic pictures from space
Which of the following tools shows man-made boundaries? (WG.13A)
Physical maps
Satellite images
Aerial photographs
Political maps
When one political party draws congressional boundaries to its own advantage, this is called (WG.13B)
Redistricting
Redlining
Gerrymandering
Packing
Congressional district boundaries are based on (WG.13B)
The US Census
Surveys administered by the Department of the Interior
Land area
A.Economic output, as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Based on the map above, which inference can be drawn regarding the population of the United States? (WG.13B)
East coast states have much larger populations than west coast states.
States in the central region have the greatest population density.
California and Texas have the largest populations.
There is no correlation between population size and electoral vote share.
The president wins the Election with the popular Vote? (WG.13B)
True
False
A city wants to determine the best location for a landfill. It is creating a composite map based on a terrain map, a land-use map, a road map, and 3-D images of groundwater reservoirs.
What technology is it relying on to create the composite map? (WG.20A)
the Internet
Global Positioning System
Geographic Information Systems
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites
Which of the following has been a useful benefit of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology? (WG.20A)
GPS can store large amounts of digitalized data for emergency situations.
Consumers can use GPS to navigate their cars when traveling.
GPS can prevent cars and trucks from having road accidents.
GPS has made it easier for countries to desalinate sea water.
One limitation of geospatial technology is that it cannot provide information about (WG.20A)
Things below the surface
Why humans do things
The impact of industry
Areas humans cannot safely visit.
The prime meridian is what degree of longitude? (WG.21A)
0 degrees
45 degrees
90 degrees
120 degrees
Taking photos of Earth from space is also called (WG.21A)
Aerial photography
Satellite imagery
Geographic information systems
Global positioning systems
Though modern geographers use information from economics, sociology, history, and many other academic disciplines, before modern computers, geographers relied heavily on skills in (WG.21A)
Math
Botany
Physics
Geology
In the grid system used to map locations on Earth’s surface, lines parallel to the Equator are called (WG.21A)
Latitudinal lines
Geometric lines
Barometric lines
Longitudinal lines
A map that highlights differences in height between mountains and lower regions is called (WG.21A)
A political map
A mental map
A physical map
A thematic map
_____________ refers to a mathematical means to present the curved surface of Earth on a flat surface. (WG.21A)
Relief
Spatial perspective
Planar projection
Map projection
Lines that run east and west of the Prime Meridian are known as (WG.21A)
Symmetry
Asymmetry
Longitude
Latitude
If the coordinates for Green Bay, Wisconsin are given as 44 degrees North latitude and 88 degrees West longitude, this would be an example of (WG.21A)
Absolute location
Place
Region
Geotagging
Which religion is correctly paired with its holy book? (WG.16B)
Judaism - the Torah
Christianity - the Quran
Confucianism - the New Testament
Islam - the Analects
This diagram represents the organization of groups in traditional Hindu India based on (WG.16B)
hereditary castes
gender roles
individual talents
ethnic backgrounds
A Southern drawl is an example of —
a dialect found in a certain region
a new language related to migration
an evolved language with strong Sanskrit roots
a blended language associated with trade route
Which two languages are spoken most frequently in United States? (WG.16B)
Spanish and English
French and Spanish
German and English
Chinese and Spanish
Which phrase best describes the Hindu caste system? WG.16B
a part of the Hindu religion that is a relatively new practice
a system that is at odds with individual freedoms and principles of democracy
an idea that had its start when India broke its colonial ties with Europe
an internationally accepted practice that has been adopted by other cultures
Religious festivals are celebrated in several countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Hong Kong, the United States, and India. However, festivals in individual countries are characterized by different costumes, religions, and foods. This highlights that the character of a place is — (WG.16A)
focused on populated areas
based on outside influences
related to cultural elements
determined by other countries
Texas has a large population of Spanish speaking residents because it — (WG.16A)
borders Mexico
was once claimed by France
was settled by Native Americans
has a strong trading relationship with Cuba
The Hittites were an ancient people who established an empire in the Fertile Crescent. What innovation is associated with the Hittites? (WG.16A) (WG.22C)
They were brave hunters who invented fire.
They were great scholars who invented writing.
They were a warlike culture that developed iron weapons.
They were an organized society that developed structured government.
As the American colonies were settled, regional economic, religious, and social characteristics developed based on immigration and physical features of the land. Large plantations were mostly found in —
the Southern Colonies
New England
the Middle Colonies
British Territory
How is a citizen of Quebec most likely to perceive himself? (WG.16C)
as an immigrant
as a French Canadian
as a resident of the Atlantic Provinces
as a member of the Dominion of Canada
In which category would you classify Islam?
•A animistic
monotheistic
polytheistic
traditional
The Palestine Liberation Organization was formed in 1964 to regain the land of Palestinian Arabs. A citizen of Israel is likely to view this organization as — (WG.16C)
an ally
a humanitarian group
a peace-keeping force
a terrorist group
Which reason best explains both of the events described above? WG.16C
A.Lawmakers seek to limit religious freedom in France.
A.Iran’s government is opposed to Western culture in their country.
A.Different cultures perceive their own and other cultures differently.
A.There is a global effort to have people dress in a similar fashion.
The Amazon Rain Forest constitutes a region because it (WG.9A)
A.Has greater trade within its area than without
A.Has a common climate and the same plants and animals
A.Is cut off from surrounding areas by mountains
A.Is under the rule of a single government
Which factor best explains why this area constitutes a region? (WG.9A)
There is a great similarity of climate, topography and plant life throughout the area.
There is a vast diversity of plant and animal life in the Amazon Rainforest.
The Amazon River empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
Trees in the Amazon River Basin produce large amounts of oxygen.
Which region on the map has the least European influence?
central
eastern
western
southern
The Middle East is considered a single cultural region by most geographers because (WG.9A)
It has a warm, dry climate
Fertile river valleys
It has many deserts and mount areas
Its people share a common history and heritage
Which two regions on the map are most often linked because of their common language, religion, and cultural traditions? WG.9A
The Sahara Desert and Europe
Europe and the Middle East
Europe and North Africa
North Africa and the Middle East
•Note the regions on the map that speak European languages. Based on what you know about the countries from which these languages originated, you can infer that the regions with European languages likely share the same — (WG.9A) (WG.21C)
climate
religion
trade networks
vegetation
Which of the following is NOT a legacy of colonialism in Latin America? (WG.9A)
the struggle to establish democratic governments throughout the region
unequal distribution of land
biodiversity of the rain forest
income gap between rich and poor
Russians tend to cherish the countryside, as evidenced by the fact that — (WG.5A)
most Russians live in rural areas
kasha is one of the nation’s most popular foods
many Russians visit banyas at least once a week
some 30 percent of the population owns a dacha
Which of the following is an example of the long tradition of concern for equal rights that is characteristic of New Zealanders? (WG.5A)
Native people in New Zealand have low rates of poverty
The Maori in New Zealand obtain high levels of education.
New Zealand was the first country to grant women the vote.
New Zealand was colonized by countries that did not practice slavery.
__________ refers to the system of racial segregation existing in South Africa between 1948 and 1994. (WG.5A)
Voortrekker
Apartheid
Corvee
Degredado
What indigenous ancient Chinese philosophy emphasizes obedience to authority and the concept of filial piety? (WG.5A)
Daoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Which statement best describes the cultural characteristics of Australia? (WG.5A)
Australia is much different today than it was in the past.
Australia is related to its social and cultural aspects
Religion is one part of the culture that has changed
Immigration continues to stabilize Australia.
Which statement best summarizes the information in the chart to the left? (WG.5A)
The cultures of Mongolia and Taiwan have roots in traditional Chinese ways
Mongolia and Taiwan are focused on building new industries.
The people of Mongolia and Taiwan have similar economies.
The people of Mongolia and Taiwan practice the same lifestyles
When did the population begin to increase after a steady decrease? (WG.5A)
1600
1646
1670
1700
Which population group changed LEAST during the time shown on the graph? (WG.5A)
natives
mestizos
Mexican
European
The deserts of the Middle East and North Africa are characterized by populations that — (WG.5A)
move to find resources that are thinly dispersed across a vast area
work primarily in small cottage industries
are nonviolent and practice ancient polytheistic religions
organize their society around a matriarch
The characteristics listed best describe — (WG.5A)
Panama
Brazil
Mexico
Chile
