WorksheetsSecond Form Geography Assessment
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 50mins
The permanent tilt of the Earth’s axis and revolution of the Earth in its orbit results in?
Day and night
Deflection of winds
The four seasons
Rise and fall of tides
The Earth completes one rotation in ______ and revolution in ________?
364 minutes and 24 hours
24 hours and 365¼ days
24 minutes 366 hours
24 hours 365½ days
How long does each season last?
One year
Six months
Three months
One week
During which season are the days the longest?
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
At the time of the winter solstice in the Northern hemisphere, the Southern hemisphere will be having __________________.
winter
autumn
summer
spring
The number of people living in a particular area at a given time best defines:
Migration
Population
Census
Natural increase
Hilly and mountainous areas are normally _____________ populated.
sparsely
over
densely
slowly
The way in which people are spread across the Earth’s surface best defines:
Population
Population density
Population distribution
Population growth
The settlement pattern shown on the map can be BEST described as :
linear
nucleated
sparse
dispersed
A census is normally conducted:
Once every year
Twice every 10 years
Twice every year
Once every 10 years
Which of the following countries have the HIGHEST population?
Jamaica
Barbados
Trinidad and Tobago
St. Kitts and Nevis
The movement of people from one Caribbean island to another is an example of ?
Regional migration
Caribbean Migration
Population migration
Population growth
Two words used to describe population distribution are ____________ and ____________.
even and great
uneven and small
even and uneven
thin and even
In Jamaica a dense population distribution can be found in:
Towns
Rural areas
Mining areas
Agricultural areas
A substance or condition that pollutes the environment can be defined as:
polluter
pollutant
fumes
debris
Revolution occurs every 366 ¼ days.
True
False
June 21st is the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere.
True
False
Push factors attract people to a new location.
True
False
Cholera is a communicable disease.
True
False
The windward side is the section that gets the most rain during relief rainfall.
True
False
The Earth’s revolution causes day and night.
True
False
December 25 is the winter solstice.
True
False
June 21 is the longest night of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
True
False
There are only two distinct seasons in the Caribbean (dry and wet season).
True
False
An effect of pollution on people is lung infections.
True
False
Methane is not a greenhouse gas.
True
False
Greenhouse gases are responsible for the trapping of heat on the earth.
True
False
Cholera is an example of a vector borne disease.
True
False
A non-communicable disease is a non-infectious health condition lasting for a long time, such as cancer and heart disease.
True
False
A Hygrometer shows the direction of the wind.
True
False
Over 50 teachers have migrated from Jamaica since last year to work in British schools for a great salary. Push or pull factor
Pull factor
Push Factor
I use to work on a Sugarcane Plantation in Jamaica, but the pay is too low so now I travel to Canada on the Farm work program. Push or pull factor
Push Factor
Pull Factor
I will migrate to Cuba to study medicine as soon as I finish sixth form; because I think it is the best in the Caribbean. Push or pull factor
Pull Factor
Push Factor
As a result of a volcanic eruption in Montserrat a lot of persons have been forced to seek refuge at neighboring islands. Push or pull factor
Pull Factor
Push Factor
In Jamaica a lot of graduates migrate in search of jobs due to shortage in their country. Push or pull factor
Pull Factor
Push Factor
A type of pollution that contributes to disease spread is (a) pollution.
The type of map that shows population distribution is called a (a) map.
An organism (an insect) that transmits a virus.
(a)
(a) disease is one which is spreading or capable of spreading rapidly to others.
A change in a living body ( as of a person or plant) that prevents it from functioning normally is defined as a (a) .
Equinox means equal days and nights OR longest and shortest days and nights of the year.
equal days and nights
longest and shortest days and nights of the year
Solstice means equal days and nights OR longest and shortest days and nights of the year.
equal days and nights
longest and shortest days and nights of the year
A dot map shows population (a) .
What type of settlement is displayed in the photograph?
(a)
What type of settlement is displayed in the photograph?
(a)
What type of settlement is displayed in the photograph?
(a)
When a warmer and lighter air passes or rises over a cooler and heavier air. This produces (a) rainfall.
The two types of settlements are rural and (a) settlement.
When there is a change in rainfall pattern and places receive little to no rain they experience a (a) .
As a result of global warming sea levels will rise due to melting (a) .
The type of gases that prevent the earth from freezing are called (a) gases.
Water vapor is condensed to form (a) .
The side that receives little to no rainfall is called the (a) side.
Another name for orographic rainfall is (a) rainfall.
During a relief rainfall the side that receives the most rain is called the (a) side.
(a) condenses and form clouds.
The average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time usually over thirty years is known as (a) .
Relief rainfall is caused by winds filled with moisture blowing from the (a) towards the land.
When the temperature is high on a hot day so that convection currents are created (a) rainfall occurs.
When the winds meet a high mountain, the moist air is forced to rise expand or spread out then it (a) .
