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geography fall semster

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following best illustrates a command economy?
a)
.  Country B allows businesses to control the prices of goods
b)
Country C has no regulations of hourly pay rates
c)
Country D requires the state to have power over all resources 
d)
.  Country A allows people to control natural resources
2.

Which of the following explains why the Suez Canal is important?

a)

It is a vital transportation link for trade and military purposed

b)

It promotes cultural divergence

c)

It results in less oil exportation

d)

It leads to an increase of agricultural products

3.
The Columbian Exchange was the exchange of ____________ between the Old World and the New World.
a)
men and ships for exploring
b)
money for items
c)
products, ideas, plants, animals and diseases
d)
buying goods from Africa
4.
Plants, animals, ideas and diseases shared between the Old World and the New World following Columbus voyages.
a)
Old World Market
b)
New World Swap
c)
Columbus Trade 
d)
Columbian Exchange
5.
Squash, pineapples, potatoes, and turkey were foods found in 
a)
Old World
b)
New World
c)
Asia
d)
Spain
6.

Water carrying sediment down a hill is an example of...

a)

weathering

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

7.
What is the movement of soil from one place to another?
a)
weathering
b)
deposition
c)
discharge
d)
erosion
8.
Which of these is an example of erosion
a)
Light Shinning onto a mountain
b)
Rain breaking down rock 
c)
Wind blowing away sediment
d)
All of the above
9.

15.Which is the best summary of this selection?

a)

A Hurricanes are storms with winds over 75 miles per hour. They form over the Atlantic Ocean near the equator and move west. Storm surges and winds can cause great damage.

b)

B A hurricane is a huge storm that can cause much destruction. Rain pours down and winds blow fiercely. Ocean waves are higher than normal and flooding occurs.

c)

C Hurricanes are wind storm that start over the Atlantic Ocean. They are called cyclones, typhoons, or willy-waves when they start in other places.

d)

D Hurricanes are violent storms that cause a lot of damage. Trees and buildings are destroyed. Sometimes people are hurt by flying objects.

10.

Why is water important in the formation of hurricanes?

a)

water produces the winds that move the hurricanes

b)

warm water allows for evaporation which produces the winds to fuel the hurricanes

c)

cold water produces the moisture that creates water vapor and energy to fuel the hurricane

d)

warm water produces the moisture that produces water vapor which in turn releases heat energy to fuel the hurricane

11.

Why do hurricanes form more often at the end of summer?

a)

The ocean water is cooling off and creating more moisture in the air.

b)

The ocean water is cooling off and creating less water vapor in the ocean.

c)

The ocean water is much warmer which fuels the water cycle and creates lower air pressure.

d)

The ocean water is much warmer which fuels an increase in water vapor on the ocean's surface.

12.

What must be present for a hurricane to form. Check all that apply.

a)

Water temperatures over 80 degrees

b)

Great amounts of rainfall

c)

High humidity

d)

High pressure

e)

Low pressure

13.

A hurricane is a very powerful storm.

a)

false

b)

true

14.
In what areas of the world do hurricanes form?
a)
Warm ocean waters
b)
Polar ocean waters
c)
On lakes and rivers
d)
Over the central plains of the U.S
15.
Where do the hurricanes that hit the US form?
a)
in warm water of the western Pacific ocean off the coast of South America
b)
in the warm water of a La Nina
c)
in the warm Atlantic water off the western coast of Africa
d)
in the warm Atlantic water off the coast of Hawaii
16.
What is an isthmus?
a)
A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas.
b)
A trade route
c)
A hole in the ground used for war
d)
A path submarines took to travel
17.
What is the Panama Canal?
a)
a northwest passage through Canada
b)
a waterway through northern Egypt
c)
A waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Panama
d)
A river that runs through Panama
18.

The Panama Canal is a man-made waterway. Which two oceans does it connect?

a)

the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

b)

the Pacific and Indian Oceans

c)

the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans

d)

the Southern and Pacific Oceans

19.

The text describes some effects of the construction of the Panama Canal. What is one of these effects?

a)

It increased the travel time of cargo ships moving between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

b)

It increased the expenses involved with moving cargo ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

c)

It cut down the travel time of cargo ships moving between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

d)

It decreased the number of people who moved from North America to South America.

20.
The canal is a 
a)
waterway
b)
highway
c)
expressway
d)
milky way
21.
The Panama Canal runs through the middle of Panama connecting which two oceans?
a)
Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
b)
Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
c)
Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
d)
Carribean Sea and Pacific Ocean
22.
Why did the U.S build the Panama Canal?
a)
to reduce travel time
b)
to speed up trade
c)
to protect from invaders
d)
for fishing
23.
What are the puzzle pieces of the Earth's surface called?
a)
Tectonic plates
b)
Puzzles
c)
Earthquakes
24.
Tectonic motion caused tension between plates in Earth’s crust. A sudden release of this energy occurred. Based on this information, which event happened?
a)
subsidence
b)
earthquake
c)
volcanic eruption
d)
meteoroid impact
25.

What causes earthquakes?

a)

Millions of people jumping at once

b)

The earth rotating

c)

The movement of plate tectonics

d)

Gravity

26.

A large part of a command economic system is controlled by:

a)

a centralized power; federal government

b)

No one. It's an economy based off of individual freedom

27.

Define the word

“ Command Economy “

a)

It is the fifth-largest national economy in the world measured by nominal gross domestic product, ninth-largest by purchasing power parity.

b)

a system where the government, rather than the free market, determines what goods should be produced.

c)

job opportunities by promoting conditions that enable economic growth and stability at home and abroad, strengthen national security.

d)

combating threats and protecting the integrity of the financial system, and manage the U.S. Government's finances and resources.

28.
What are the traits of a command economy?
a)
Make own goods, grow own food, barter, least used
b)
Has elements of two economic types
c)
Private ownership, free trade, competition, most used
d)
Government makes all economic decisions, communist countries
29.
The government or groups of workers might control these resources but the profits are divided among the people.
a)
Capitalism
b)
Communism 
c)
Socialism
d)
Mixed Economy
30.

What is a Command (Communist) Economy?

a)

Central government makes most economic decisions

b)

Government play no role

c)

Government and individuals share the decision making process

31.

What is Free Enterprise (Capitalist) Economy?

a)

Individuals and businesses are allowed to compete for profit with a minimum of government interference

b)

The government controls the economy

32.

All personal needs, such as health care and education, are provided by the government.

a)

Traditional Economy

b)

Free enterprise (Capitalist) Economy

c)

Communist (Command) Economy

d)

Socialist Economy

33.

Entrepreneurs bear their own risks but reap ALL their own PROFITS!

a)

Traditional Economy

b)

Communist (Command) Economy

c)

Socialist Economy

d)

Free Enterprise (Capitalist) Economy

34.
Government control of industry.
a)
Capitalism
b)
Socialism
35.
The government has some control over the economy and provides basic services like health care and housing.
a)
Capitalism
b)
Socialism
c)
Communism
36.
An economic system in which buyers and sellers make free choices in the marketplace. 
a)
Free Market
b)
Free Enterprise 
c)
Capitalism 
d)
Laissez-faire
37.
An economic system in which the government owns the basic means of production, distributes the products and wages, and provides social services such as health care and welfare.
a)
Communism 
b)
Socialism 
c)
Capitalism 
d)
Command Economy 
38.
True or False 
North Korea is a communist Country.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
An economic system in which the government has complete control. 
a)
Communism 
b)
Socialism 
c)
Capitalism 
d)
Democratic Socialism 
40.

A person who chooses to, and is free to, open a grocery store is participating in a

a)

command economy

b)

centrally-planned economy

c)

free enterprise economy

d)

traditional economy

41.

Open opportunity helps to ensure that everyone is free to

a)

be efficient

b)

invest in stocks

c)

start businesses

d)

maximize production

42.
An economic system in which businesses compete against one another free of government control
a)
Socialism
b)
Free Enterprise
c)
Product
d)
Marketing
43.
The government or groups of workers might control these resources but the profits are divided among the people.
a)
Capitalism
b)
Communism 
c)
Socialism
d)
Mixed Economy
44.

People can own property and choose their occupations. The production is OWNED by the GOVERNMENT. Wages are set by the Government.

a)

Traditional Economy

b)

Free Enterprise

c)

Communist Economy

d)

Socialist Economy

45.

Buyers and sellers make the decisions.

a)

Traditional

b)

Communist

c)

Free Enterprise System

d)

Socialist

46.
Which type of economic activity extracts or harvests raw materials?
a)
Primary
b)
Secondary
c)
Tertiary
d)
Quaternary
47.
Which type of economic activity uses raw materials to produce something new?
a)
Primary
b)
Secondary
c)
Tertiary
d)
Quaternary
48.

Dairy cattle, wheat production, and forestry are examples of which type of economic activity?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

49.

Which type of economic activity provides services to people and businesses?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

50.

Which type of economic activity uses raw materials to produce or manufacture something else?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

51.

Teachers and doctors are examples of which type of industry?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

52.

This image represents which economic sector?

a)

Tertiary Sector

b)

Secondary Sector

c)

Primary Sector

d)

Quaternary Sector

53.
a)
Primary Sector
b)
Tertiary Sector
c)
Secondary Sector
d)
Quaternary Sector
54.

This image represents which economic sector?

a)

Primary Sector

b)

Quinary Sector

c)

Secondary Sector

d)

Tertiary Sector

55.
This is NOT part of the tertiary sector
a)
Administration
b)
Education
c)
Healthcare
d)
Fishing
56.
Which economic activity would lawyers, doctors, salespeople, and customer service representatives fall under?
a)
Primary
b)
Secondary
c)
Tertiary
d)
Quaternary
57.
This image represents which sector? 
a)
Primary Activity
b)
Secondary Activity
c)
Tertiary Activity
d)
Quaternary Activity
58.
The ___ level of economic activity is represented in this photograph. 
a)
Tertiary
b)
Primary
c)
Quaternary
d)
Secondary
59.
What economic sector is related to services?
a)
Primary
b)
Tourism
c)
Tertiary
d)
Secondary
60.
Which economic sector this activity belongs to?
a)
Secondary
b)
Tertiary
c)
Primary
d)
Financial
61.
Which economic sector this activity belongs to?
a)
Primary
b)
Tertiary
c)
Secondary
d)
Construction
62.
A form of government in which the power to govern is directly in the hands of the people rather than elected representatives:
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Communism
d)
Direct democracy
63.
A military leader who becomes the head of a country, often by force:
a)
Dictator
b)
Oligarch
c)
Governor
d)
Socialist
64.
Which form of government gives the most power to ordinary citizens?
a)
autocracy
b)
oligarchy
c)
absolute monarchy
d)
representative democracy
65.
What form of government allows all citizens to vote on every law?
a)
Representative Democracy
b)
Communism
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Oligarchy
66.

Workers overthrow the rich, and the government has complete control. What type of government would this be?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Socialism

c)

Communism

d)

Anarchy

67.

Identify the factors that influence an areas temperature

a)

Mountain Ranges

b)

Latitude

c)

Altitude

d)

Distance from Large Bodies of Water

e)

Prevailing Winds

68.

Identify the factor that influence the temperature of these two areas

a)

Latitude

b)

Altitude

c)

Distance from Large Bodies of Water

d)

Ocean Currents

69.

What factor is influencing the temperature of these two cities

a)

Latitude

b)

Altitude

c)

Distance from Large Body of Water

d)

Ocean Currents

70.
What is the measure of distance in degrees north and south from the equator?
a)
latitude
b)
longitude
c)
elevation
d)
topography
71.
What is the height of an area above sea level?
a)
elevation
b)
topography
c)
latitude
d)
longitude
72.
Which sentence best describes how latitude and temperature are related?
a)
LOWER latitude = COLDER air temperature
b)
HIGHER latitude = COLDER air temperature
c)
HIGHER latitude = WARMER temperatures
73.
What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?
a)
climate
b)
temperature
c)
elevation
d)
precipitation
74.

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is located at 9,250 feet above sea level. According to the diagram Quito is in which elevation zone?

a)

tierra fria

b)

tierra helada

c)

tierra caliente

d)

tierra templada

75.

At which elevation zone is the tree line found in the Andes?

a)

tierra fria

b)

tierra helada

c)

tierra caliente

d)

tierra templada

76.

Terracing is a farming method that makes it possible to raise crops

a)

above the snow line

b)

on steep hillsides

c)

in tropical lowlands

d)

below forest canopies

77.
Which vertical climate zone in Mexico is also known as “hot land”?
a)
tierra templada
b)
tierra buena
c)
tierra fría
d)
tierra caliente
78.
The vertical climate zone that is also known as “cold land” .
a)
tierra Caliente
b)
tierra fría
c)
 tierra helada
d)
tierra templada
79.
What is the lowest climate zone?
a)
Tierra Caliente
b)
Tierra Templada
c)
Tierra Fria
80.
What are the climate zones in order, from bottom (5) to top (1)?
a)
1. Tierra Helada
2. Tierra Fria
3. Tierra Templada
4. Tierra Caliente
5. Tierra Nevada
b)
1.Tierra Nevada 
2.Tierra Helada
3. Tierra Fria
4. Tierra Templada
5. Tierra Caliente
c)
5. Tierra Nevada
4. Tierra Helada
3.Tierra Templada
2. Tierra Templada
1. Tierra Caliente
81.
Which zone had sheep and cattle?
a)
Tierra Templada
b)
Tierra Caliente
c)
Tierra Fria
82.
At what climate zone does the tree line stop?
a)
Tierra Fria
b)
Tierra Helada
c)
Tierra Caliente
83.
Which climate zone grows coffee, wheat and beans?
a)
Tierra Templada
b)
Tierra Fria
c)
Tierra Caliente
84.
Which climate zone grows barley and coca?
a)
Tierra Fria
b)
Tierra Caliente
c)
Tierra Templada
85.
Which is the highest zone in Central America?
a)
Tierra Caliente
b)
Tierra Fria
c)
Tierra Templada
86.
What is the zone with the highest population?
a)
Tierra Fria
b)
Tierra Templada
c)
Tierra Caliente
87.
The apple tree is not listed, if you were to guess which zone would it grow?
a)
Tierra Templada
b)
Tierra Fria
c)
Tierra Caliente
88.
In what zone is Sea Level located?
a)
Tierra Caliente
b)
Tierra Nevada
c)
Tierra Templada
89.
Where does corn grow?
a)
Tierra Caliente
b)
Tierra Templada
c)
Tierra Nevada
90.
A formal region is:
a)
derived from people's sense of identity and attachment to different areas.
b)
an area that possesses one or more unifying cultural or physical traits.
c)
nonexistent in developing nations.
d)
an area unified by a specific social, cultural, or economic activity.
91.
Which is NOT an example of a functional region?
a)
the circulation area of a newspaper.
b)
the area of dominance of a local television station.
c)
the market area of a supermarket.
d)
the area dominated by a particular crop.
92.
The south is an example of which type of region?
a)
Perceptual
b)
nodal
c)
functional
d)
formal
93.
The signal area of radio station WIVK is an example of which of kind of region?
a)
formal 
b)
functional
c)
vernacular
d)
perceptual
94.
The division of the U.S. into nine regions by the Census Bureau is an example of a:
a)
climatic region.
b)
formal region.
c)
functional region.
d)
vernacular region.
95.
Which is NOT an example of a functional region?
a)
the circulation area of a newspaper.
b)
the area of dominance of a local television station.
c)
the market area of a supermarket.
d)
the area dominated by a particular crop.
96.
Which is NOT an example of a formal region?
a)
Corn Belt
b)
Tokyo
c)
Fairfax County, Virginia
d)
Grand Central Terminal
97.

What is the definition of perceptual region?

a)

How we imagine a place to be based on the connections we have made.

b)

Central places and the areas surrounding it.

c)

Defined by a limited number of characteristics.

98.

The subway and train system that connects the suburbs of Tokyo, Japan can be considered....

a)

functional region

b)

formal region

c)

perceptual region

99.

An area of the Earth's surface with similar characteristics.

a)

Region

b)

Place

c)

Location

d)

Religion

100.

Whether formal, functional, or perceptual, all regions have this in common:

a)

They all have well defined and distinct boundaries.

b)

There is at least one characteristic that defines the region.

c)

There is a function happening in each of the regions.

d)

They all are based on how people see the area.

101.

Which is not true of Formal regions:

a)

They have at least one related characteristic.

b)

They usually have clear, distinct boundaries.

c)

They are usually related to how people see that area.

d)

They can be defined by any P.E.G.S. characteristic.

102.

Which would be a good example of a FORMAL region?

a)

Tarrant County

b)

Cajun Country

c)

Interstate 35

d)

The Port of San Francisco

103.

An example of a functional region might be

a)

a cell tower

b)

The Corn Belt

c)

Latin America

d)

Texas

104.

A region that is organized around a set of interactions or connections between places is a:

a)

formal region

b)

perceptual region

c)

functional region

d)

governmental region

105.

Which is false about a perceptual region?

a)

They are defined by at least one related characteristic.

b)

They are based on how people see an area.

c)

People can see the same region in different ways, depending on their beliefs.

d)

They always have well defined, distinct boundaries.

106.

WHat kind of regions does this map show?

a)

Formal

b)

Functional

c)

Perceptual

107.

What kind of regions does this map show?

a)

Formal

b)

Functional

c)

Perceptual

108.

On this map, Interstate 35 is an example of which kind of region?

a)

Formal

b)

Functional

c)

Perceptual

109.

This map of food regions in the United States shows what kinds of regions?

a)

Formal

b)

Functional

c)

Perceptual

110.
Where did the Black Death technically start?
a)
Asia
b)
Northern Europe 
c)
Australia 
d)
Northern Africa
111.

How much of Europe's population was killed by the Black Death?

a)

1/4

b)

1/2

c)

1/3

d)

1/5

112.
Where did the Black Death originate?
a)
Asia
b)
Europe
c)
America
d)
Constantinople
113.
When did the Black Death arrive in Europe?
a)
1200
b)
1532
c)
1347
d)
1776
114.
Which is NOT a main symptom of the plague?
a)
lose teeth
b)
large boils
c)
spasms (shaking)
d)
vomitting
115.

Where were the Incas located?

a)

Colombia

b)

Guyana

c)

Peru

d)

Paraguay

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