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Chapters 1-3 Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Which of the following is a part of the lithosphere?

a)

mountains

b)

ocean currents

c)

water vapor

d)

clouds

2.

In paragraph 1, freshwater means —

a)

Naturally occurring water found in glaciers and lakes

b)

Water containing a large amount of salt

c)

Water with large amounts of dissolved solids

d)

Water that is unable to drink

3.

What conclusion can be drawn from the illustration?

a)

Seasons are affected by the tilt of the Earth and position of the sun.

b)

Mankind does not need the atmosphere to survive.

c)

The physical subsystems of the Earth are interdependent.

d)

The atmosphere is made of 78 percent nitrogen.

4.

What is an important reason to understand how to read a legend or key on a map?

a)

It points out the directions of north, south, east, and west.

b)

It shows the relative distance between places on a map.

c)

It gives specific details about symbols on individual maps.

d)

It describes the political boundaries between states and countries.

5.

Which of the following completes the diagram?

a)

Alaska’s climate is marked by long, cold winters and short, mild summers.

b)

Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in2005.

c)

El Paso, Texas has the nickname of “Sun City”.

d)

Pollution increased in major urban areas along the west coast.

6.

Why do many people relocate or migrate to urban centers?

a)

To trade items without having to use cash or credit

b)

To practice their religion freely

c)

To play professional sports

d)

To find jobs and have access to more services

7.

Why is the development of renewable energy resources important to a nation’s economy?

a)

They can be replenished or replaced.

b)

People do not make good economic choices.

c)

There are limited benefits to free enterprise.

d)

The global economy depends on trade.

8.

Which of Earth's four major subsystems is made up of nitrogen, oxygen, and small amounts of other gases?

a)

hydrosphere

b)

lithosphere

c)

atmosphere

d)

biosphere

9.

Landforms include plains, hills, lakes, mountains, and ocean, and rivers.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Based on paragraph 2, we can conclude that 97% of the water on earth is NOT freshwater.

a)

True

b)

False