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DeSSA Geography Review

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 22mins

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Class
Date
1.

This map shows the population density of the United States in 1880. Which reason best explain why the western region of the United States remained less populated in 1880?

a)

Transportation to and around the area was difficult.

b)

More land was available for settlers to buy on the coast.

c)

Land was less expensive for settlers to buy on the coast.

d)

The temperature range was not suitable for profitable farming.

2.

This map shows the location of the Atacama Desert in South America. Which geographic feature causes the dry climate of the Atacama?

a)

It is very close to the Tropic of Capricorn.

b)

Its coastal location prevents frequent rainfall.

c)

The Andes Mountains cause a rain shadow effect.

d)

The desert’s elevation is too far above sea level for much rain.

3.

Which physical feature would the bicyclist encounter on this trip?

a)

Great Basin

b)

Great Plains

c)

Cascade Mountains

d)

Adirondack Mountains

4.

Which body of water is visible in the image?

a)

Persian Gulf

b)

Arctic Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Southern Ocean

5.

This map shows the time zones in North America. Which city in the United States is in the same time zone as the Canadian city of Vancouver, British Columbia?

a)

St. Louis

b)

Chicago

c)

New York

d)

Los Angeles

6.

What helps the Port of Wilmington import bananas from Ecuador?

a)

The C and D Canal shortens the traveling time from Ecuador.

b)

Ecuador and Wilmington are both on the east coast of the continent.

c)

Bananas from Ecuador reach Wilmington via the Susquehanna River.

d)

The Panama Canal shortens the distance between Ecuador and Wilmington.

7.

This climograph gives characteristics of a specific climate that can be used to determine the location of this human settlement. Where is the most likely location of this human settlement?

a)

Auckland, New Zealand

b)

Memphis, United States

c)

Cape Town, South Africa

d)

Buenos Aires, Argentina

8.

This map shows ancient Greece. How did the geographic features of Greece affect the ancient Greeks’ relationships with other societies?

a)

Its flat plains meant Greece was prone to attacks from its enemies.

b)

Its papyrus plants allowed Greeks to make paper for writing letters.

c)

Its abundant farmland meant the people of Greece could live isolated.

d)

Its coastal settlements encouraged Greeks to engage in overseas trade.

9.

Which continent is not visible on this map?

a)

Asia

b)

North America

c)

Australia

d)

Europe

10.

This graph shows the change in Chesapeake Bay oyster harvesting from 1952 to 2002. Which reason best explains the decrease in the oyster harvest between 1972 and 1992?

a)

Over-harvesting of oysters

b)

Increased supply of oysters

c)

Less water for oyster farming

d)

Selling oysters to other countries

11.

This map shows two grape-growing regions, one in Mendoza, Argentina, and one in Valle Central, Chile.

· Mendoza relies mainly on irrigation as a means of accessing water for their crops.

· Valle Central relies on precipitation and the coastal region.

What is the best explanation for the drier climate in Mendoza?

a)

Glacial shifts

b)

Solar positioning

c)

Population density

d)

Rain shadow effect