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WorksheetsTCi "A Spatial Way of Thinking"
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which of the following will you find on a physical feature map?
population density
landforms
vegetation
businesses
An example of human geography:
political map (boundaries)
physical features (landforms)
climate zones
vegetation zones
Which best describes a pattern of weather over a period of time?
vegetation
land use
density
climate
Which term best describes height of land above sea level?
climagraph
precipitation
resources
elevation
Which thematic map describes a mix of plants and trees adapted to a certain environment?
vegetation map
climate map
population density
economic activity
Which thematic map shows patterns of where people live or how crowded a place is?
economic activity
climate map
population density
political map
Which thematic map shows patterns of land use or the way people use the land they live on to meet their needs?
climate map
vegetation map
population density
economic activity
Climate has a major effect on the kind of vegetation that grows in a place.
true
false
Semiarid, tropical wet and tundra are examples of:
vegetation zones
climate zones
land use
resources
Mixed forests, desert scrub and tropical grasslands are examples of:
vegetation zones
climate zones
land use
resources
What type of map show borders between states or countries? They also show important cities and capitals.
population density
vegetation
climate
political
What type of map shows elevation and landforms & bodies of water?
political map
physical feature map
climate map
vegetation map
Any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services:
economic activity
population density
elevation
supply and demand
Any natural feature of Earth’s surface that has a distinct shape; such as continents, plains, plateaus, and mountain ranges:
features
landforms
continents
Any natural characteristic of Earth’s surface, such as landforms and bodies of water:
zones
elevation
physical features
An area defined by one or more natural or cultural characteristics that set it apart from other areas:
continent
zone
region
country
A map that shows a particular theme or topic:
physical map
thematic map
political map
topical map
Any fuel, such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas, that is made from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals:
hydroelectric power
fossil fuels
natural resources
Any natural characteristic of the Earth's surface such as land forms and bodies of water:
human resource
capital resource
natural resource
Electricity that is generated from the power of moving water:
fossil fuels
natural resources
hydroelectric power
The ways in which people use a particular area of Earth's surface; for example, for farming, development, or preservation:
sustainable development
economic resources
land use
How people use land depends on the natural resources in their area.
true
false
Natural resources are evenly distributed around the world.
true
false
Places at high elevations have colder climates than those lower down.
true
false
Places in tropical latitudes, near the equator, get the most direct rays from the sun all year, so these places have cold weather year-round.
true
false
Hot and rainy all year (climate):
arid
tundra
tropical wet
Warm, rainy summers and cool, snowy winters (climate):
humid continental
semiarid
tundra
Very cold all year, with permanent ice and snow (climate):
humid subtropical
arid
ice cap
Tall trees with large leaves that remain green all year (vegetation):
desert scrub
broadleaf evergreen forest
tundra
Evergreen trees with needles and cones (vegetation):
coniferous forest
desert
ice cap
tropical grassland
Arid region with few plants (vegetation):
temperate grassland
deciduous forest
desert
chaparral
More than 250 people per square mile:
busy city (urban)
countryside (rural)
Fewer than 2 people per square mile:
busy city (urban)
countryside (rural)
Many people still hunt and gather plants for food. Most live in small groups that move from place to place:
forestry
hunting and gathering
commercial farming
nomadic herding
Some families only grow enough crops to feed their own families:
commercial farming
subsistence farming
livestock raising
commercial fishing
Farmers raise crops and livestock for sale:
nomadic herding
subsistence farming
forestry
commercial farming
Millions of people around the world move often to find food and water for their animals:
commercial farming
trade and manufacturing
nomadic herding
subsistence farming
Cattle, sheep, and goats are raised on huge ranches:
subsistence farming
livestock raising
nomadic herding
Many people make their living by fishing the world's oceans, lakes, and rivers:
hunting and gathering
commercial fishing
commercial farming
trade and manufacturing
Using trees as a resources for making homes, furniture, and paper:
forestry
commercial farming
nomadic herding
Turning resources into goods to sell:
hunting and gathering
subsistence farming
trade and manufacturing
List the seven continents below:
