WorksheetsRetake Geo Basics and Themes Test
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 44mins
Latitude lines are parallel to the equator run ________ while measuring north and south distances from the equator.
East/West
North/South
Longitude lines run _________ and are connected at to the poles.
East/West
North/South
The imaginary line that runs through the middle of the earth east and west and divides the earth's north and south hemispheres is called what?
Prime Meridian
Equator
Date Line
The fact that Africa is south of Europe is an example of which?
Movement
Absolute Location
Relative Location
Biochemical warfare that pollutes the water in a country is an example of which?
Place
Human-Environment Interaction
Movement
The European Union is a group of countries that share similar economic and government policies, in addition to all being located near one another and sharing a common history.
Human Environment Interaction
Place
Region
What informs us where something is exactly on the Earth?
Region
Perfect Location
Absolute Location
Using lines of latitude and longitude to find an exact location is...
Absolute Location
Relative Location
Prime Meridian
Place
What is a Region
Tells us ways in which the places in an area are alike, and parts of a country that has definable characteristics.
Tells us about the way people travel from one location to the next.
Tells us where people and places are
The study of the earth
Geography
Latitude
Parallel
Degree
Equator
distance north and south of the equator
Geography
Latitude
Parallel
Degree
Equator
imaginary lines that wrap around the earth the same direction as the equator and are used to measure latitude
longitude
meridians
parallel
compasses
an imaginary line that divides the earth between northern and southern hemispheres
equator
Prime Meridian
globe
scale
distortion
an imaginary line that divides the earth between western and eastern hemispheres.
equator
Prime Meridian
globe
scale
distortion
a spherical representation of the earth
compass rose
map projection
globe
scale
distortion
a ratio size in a map in comparison to the actual place
compass rose
map projection
globe
scale
distortion
conversion of a flat map into a sphere alters size, shape, distance, and area
compass rose
map projection
globe
scale
distortion
representation of any part of the globe onto a flat surface for the purpose of making a map
compass rose
map projection
globe
scale
distortion
a circle showing the principle directions printed on a map or a chart
compass rose
map projection
key
scale
distortion
Which continents border the Atlantic Ocean?
North America
South America
Africa
Australia
Asia
Which continents border the Pacific Ocean?
North America
South America
Africa
Australia
Asia
Which continent is the largest?
North America
South America
Africa
Australia
Asia
Which continent is the smallest?
North America
South America
Africa
Australia
Europe
Which continent is the most densely populated?
North America
South America
Africa
Australia
Europe
Which two continents are sometimes considered to be one continent?
North America
South America
Africa
Australia
Asia
Which continent has no permanent human habitation?
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
Asia
imaginary lines that separate nations which often use natural formation such as rivers and mountains to help define them
border
custom
ecosystem
hemisphere
landscape
a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time
ancestor
custom
ecosystem
hemisphere
landscape
a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
ancestor
custom
ecosystem
hemisphere
landscape
a half of the earth, usually as divided into northern and southern halves by the equator, or into western and eastern halves by an imaginary line passing through the poles.
ancestor
population
architecture
hemisphere
landscape
natural landforms such as mountains, valleys, plateaus, and forests.
ancestor
population
architecture
immigrant
landscape
the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
ancestor
population
architecture
immigrant
culture
the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments,usually with some regard to aesthetic effect.
ancestor
population
architecture
immigrant
culture
one who moves from one place to another
ancestor
population
architecture
immigrant
culture
all the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country.
ancestor
population
architecture
immigrant
culture
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
ancestor
population
architecture
immigrant
culture
the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
environment
landscape
architecture
hemisphere
culture
Which continent is located between the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and the Indian Ocean? It is also home to the pyramids, Victoria Falls, and the Sahara Desert.
North America
South America
Africa
Australia
