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Introduction to Geography Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which part of a map would you look at to find directions on a physical map?

a)

scale bar

b)

compass rose

c)

locator map

d)

key

2.

What part of earth's structure is Layer 2 on the diagram?

a)

atmosphere

b)

crust

c)

core

d)

mantle

3.

Countries seek economic development because it

a)

reduces population growth and overcrowding.

b)

increases productivity and raises the standard of living.

c)

increases imports and the quality of life.

d)

decreases environmental damage and increases imports.

4.

An area in which a set of cultural traits is dominant is a

a)

culture.

b)

cultural landscape.

c)

country.

d)

culture region.

5.

A physical geography map would include things like

a)

elevation, mountains, rivers, and lakes

b)

political boundaries and capital cities

c)

voting districts and political information

d)

economic resources and symbols

6.

Trade barriers include __________, or taxes on imports or exports, and __________, or bans on trade with a country.

a)

quotas; embargoes

b)

tariffs; quotas

c)

embargoes; tariffs

d)

tariffs; embargoes

7.

What part of earth's structure is Layer 1 on the diagram?

a)

atmosphere

b)

crust

c)

core

d)

mantle

8.

Mediterranean climates have

a)

year-round precipitation with mild winters and hot summers.

b)

hot, dry weather in the summer and a cooler rainy season in the winter.

c)

arid and dry conditions with very little precipitation.

d)

heavy rainfall year-round combined with hot temperatures.

9.

Humid subtropical climates have

a)

year-round precipitation with mild winters and hot summers.

b)

hot, dry weather in the summer and a cooler rainy season in the winter.

c)

arid and dry conditions with very little precipitation.

d)

heavy rainfall year-round combined with hot temperatures.

10.

Which imaginary lines allow geographers to pinpoint any location?

a)

the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn

b)

the Equator and Prime Meridian

c)

national and regional borders

d)

latitude and longitude

11.

Eating sushi (raw fish and rice) traditionally comes from Japanese culture, but has become popular in the United States. This is an example of

a)

migration.

b)

acculturation.

c)

assimilation.

d)

cultural diffusion.

12.

If the demand for a good or service increases, how will prices affect supply?

a)

Rising prices will boost supply.

b)

Falling prices will decrease supply.

c)

Rising prices will decrease supply.

d)

Falling prices will boost supply.

13.

The water cycle includes

a)

lakes and rivers only.

b)

climate and evaporation.

c)

evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

d)

oceans and rivers only.

14.

Which of the following statements best describes weather?

a)

It refers to the conditions of the air and sky at a certain time and place.

b)

It refers to the average conditions of the air and sky in a place.

15.

What part of earth's structure is Layer 3 on the diagram?

a)

atmosphere

b)

crust

c)

core

d)

mantle

16.

An example of a push factor is

a)

moving to a free country.

b)

moving to be with family.

c)

moving for a better job.

d)

moving because of war.

17.

The beliefs, customs, practices, and behaviors of a particular nation or group of people.

a)

cultural landscape

b)

country

c)

culture

d)

culture region

18.

An example of a pull factor is

a)

moving for a better job.

b)

moving because of war.

c)

moving because of lack of food.

d)

moving because a tornado destroyed your home.

19.

Which type of economic system has the highest level of government control?

a)

traditional

b)

market

c)

command

d)

mixed

20.

This kind of resource can be replaced in the near future.

a)

nonrenewable

b)

renewable

21.

What is urbanization?

a)

Human activity that has changed land use and led to the growth of large cities in many countries.

b)

The movement of people from urban areas to rural areas.

c)

The migration of people from one country to another.

d)

The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas.

22.

What is the main distortion on the Robinson Projection map?

a)

It has distortions in areas around the edges of the map, especially near the poles.

b)

The size and shape of most land areas are not correct.

c)

It's biggest distortions are near the equator.

d)

There are none. It is an accurate world projection.

23.

World population is expected to decrease by the year 2100.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Why do countries trade goods and services?

a)

because they want to reduce interdependence

b)

because they do not have all the goods and resources they need

c)

because they want to protect domestic industries from competition

d)

because they want to help other countries grow

25.

The difference between tropical and temperate climates is mainly the result of

a)

wind patterns each season.

b)

the position of the sun in the sky.

c)

precipitation patterns each season.

d)

Earth's tilt relative to its orbit.

26.

What is industrialization?

a)

Human activity that has changed land use and led to the growth of large cities in many countries since the 1800s.

b)

The movement of people from urban areas to rural areas.

c)

The migration of people from one country to another.

d)

The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas.

27.

Long ago, there were very few roads and people traveled by horse and buggy. Now we have interstate roads and almost everyone has a car. Which Theme of Geography does this situation describe?

a)

Place

b)

Region

c)

Location

d)

Human-Environment Interaction

28.

This kind of resource cannot be replaced for many lifetimes.

a)

nonrenewable

b)

renewable

29.

The majority of people in the world is projected to live in ____________ by 2050.

a)

rural areas

b)

urban areas

30.

Which type of economic system has Individual consumers and producers making economic decisions based on the principles of freedom, competition, and profit.

a)

traditional

b)

market

c)

command

d)

mixed