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Worksheets7th Grade Geography Unit Test-1st Semester Study Guide
Total questions: 137
Worksheet time: 11hrs 25mins
The long- and short-term effects of a society’s choices are easy to predict.
True
False
Policies can only be applied on a national level.
True
False
As of 2005, United States policies to respond to natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina proved to be inadequate.
True
False
Which of the following is not an example of an economic downturn?
poverty
pollution
recession
development issues
All of the following are examples of environmental concerns except __________.
tsunamis
air pollution
revolutions
climate change
In 2007, the US housing market collapsed and America faced a(n) __________.
inflation
recession
price hike
political upheaval
An ongoing course of action is best known as a(n) __________.
law
order
policy
suggestion
Which of the following was not an effect of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan?
Thousands of homes lost electricity.
Accidents occurred in Japanese nuclear plants.
Trains continued to run in Tokyo after the earthquake.
Tremors continued for days after the major earthquake hit.
One of China’s greatest social dilemmas has been __________.
pollution
terrorism
recessions
overpopulation
All of the following issues are common problems that plague societies except __________.
environmental concerns
economic growth
political conflicts
social dilemmas
Policies are primarily based on __________.
research and statistics
international statistics and scientific hypotheses
what has worked in the past in similar situations
what has not worked in the past in similar situations
The following characteristics describe which natural disaster?
i. More than 1,800 lives were lost.
ii. Over $80 billion in damages was caused.
iii. More than 300,000 homes were destroyed.
Hurricane Katrina, which struck the United States in 2005
the earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010
floods caused by the Mississippi River in 2011
the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in 2011
Most of the damage in New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina was caused by __________.
lightning
heavy rains
severe wind
storm surges
What percentage of New Orleans was flooded during Hurricane Katrina as a result of storm surges and failed levees?
20%
54%
65%
80%
Which of the following statements about the damages caused by Hurricane Katrina is true?
Looting and violence broke out in New Orleans shortly after the storm ended.
Only a few hundred people needed temporary housing until their houses could be rebuilt.
It is estimated that over half of the deaths were people between the ages of 40 and 65 years old.
The emergency shelter conditions for the people who could not evacuate the city were well planned, and everyone was supplied with plenty of food and water.
In response to Hurricane Katrina, the US federal government was most criticized for __________.
being overwhelmed and unable to meet the needs of the region
responding too late and providing little assistance
providing hot and filthy emergency shelters
not rebuilding lost homes
The congressional investigation of the government’s response to Hurricane Katrina found that there were problems in all of the following areas except __________.
leadership
foreign aid
preparedness
communication
Which of the following polices changed as a result of the problems in the government’s response to Hurricane Katrina?
i. FEMA was strengthened.
ii. States can call in the National Guard if the president is unable to maintain order.
iii. Evacuation plans were created to help communities prepare for natural disasters.
iv. A greater focus has been placed on communities with special needs.
i. only
ii. and iii. only
i., iii., and iv. only
i., ii., iii., and iv.
Between 1650 and 1880, Brazil’s economy was based on __________.
engineering
commodities
services
industry
In 1990, Brazil’s GDP per capita was __________ that of the United States.
greater than
less than
equal to
incomparable
What is the main reason why education became more important to the Brazilian government?
Brazil needs educated students to improve the country’s infrastructure.
Brazil has more teachers than students and needs to fill classrooms.
Brazil needs help running its government more effectively.
Brazil needs educated workers to grow the economy.
Brazil expanded its economy in the 1990s to include all of the following products except __________.
raw materials
more commodities
technological products
manufactured goods
Which of the following changes occurred in Brazil in the 1990s and led to a need for an educated population?
i. Brazil became a stable democracy.
ii. An increased amount of economic goods was produced.
iii. There was growing global economic participation.
iv. There was a greater need for educated workers.
i. and iv.
ii. and iii.
ii., iii., and iv.
i., ii., iii., and iv.
In 2010, the average number of years a Brazilian child attended school was _____.
4.4
7.2
8.7
12.4
What of the following was an effect of the Bolsa Familia program?
Students who were interested in college received scholarships.
More kids dropped out of school to help support their families.
It helped more than 40 million families break away from a low-income status.
It created an incentive program for kids to join work management programs.
Which of the following is a conditional cash transfer fund program used in Brazil?
i. Bolsa Familia
ii. PETI
iii. FEMA
i. only
ii. only
i. and ii. only
ii. and iii. only
A social condition in which men and women are treated unequally and do not have the same opportunities and restrictions is known as __________.
racism
commodity
overpopulation
gender inequality
According to the United Nations, approximately 1.8 billion people will be living in areas with absolute water scarcity by 2025.
True
False
According to the chart above, which two countries have the most similar unemployment rates?
Senegal and Afghanistan
the United Kingdom and the United States
the United Kingdom and Brazil
Norway and China
Based on the information provided in the chart above, why might other countries be interested in some of the social, political, and economic programs used in Norway?
Norway has the lowest incidence of cholera in the world.
Norway has the best government in the world.
Norway has the lowest unemployment rate in the world.
Norway has the highest unemployment rate in the world.
Based on information provided in the lecture, the best title for the map above would be __________.
“Cholera Epidemics Around the World Today”
“Earthquakes Worldwide from 1900 – 2007”
“Population Distribution Around the World from 1900 – 2007”
“Conflicts Around the World Today”
Oral rehydration salts are used to __________.
purify air that has been polluted
replenish moisture in the environment after natural disasters such as earthquakes
purify water supplies to help minimize the risk of catching cholera
help replenish fluids in the body after it suffers fluid loss from diseases such as cholera
Which of the following was not a characteristic of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
There was a loss of electricity and water.
The quake hit the capital city.
The quake registered at 7.8 on the Richter scale.
The death toll was less than 1,000.
What would it mean if there was an outbreak of cholera?
The disease has infected a few people spread out over a large distance.
The disease has spread suddenly and rapidly.
The disease has been eradicated or erased; it no longer exists.
The disease has been controlled and is no longer a threat to humans.
Contaminated water __________.
is unclean and may be infected with bacteria, viruses, or other pollutants
is less likely to spread diseases such as cholera
is good for drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning
has been through a purification process
Strict building codes and school drills were created in Chile after the __________.
Chilean earthquake of 1960
Haitian earthquake of 2010
Chilean earthquake of 2010
recent earthquake in Zimbabwe
Why is cholera still a problem even though the cause of the disease is understood?
Outbreaks are common in places that have low development and limited resources to combat the illness.
No known cure exists for cholera.
Outbreaks were common prior to the 20th century, but have since become more sporadic, making it harder to fight the disease.
Treatment for cholera is complicated, and most people who get the disease will die despite treatment.
The most powerful earthquake ever recorded, at 9.5 on the Richter scale, occurred in __________.
Haiti in 2010
Chile in 2010
Chile in 1960
Japan in 2011
What is the Richter Scale?
the scale that measures global unemployment
the scale that measures the magnitude of earthquakes
the scale that measures disease outbreaks worldwide
the scale that measures damage caused by earthquakes
GDP per capita is the most important factor that determines if a country is classified as developed, developing, or least-developed.
True
False
The fertility rate measures the average number of children parents want in a year.
True
False
The fertility rate measures the average number of child deaths each year.
True
False
An asset is property owned by a person or a group.
True
False
Which of the following is not a reason why historians study societal change?
to make better plans for the future
to predict future patterns and trends
to make inferences about causal relationship
to estimate how long it would take to build a road system
When tracking changes in population, a historian looks at the fertility rate and the __________ rate.
GDP
literacy
mortality
development
Based on the chart above, what is most likely happening to the size of Sweden’s population?
growing
growing quickly
getting smaller
staying pretty much the same size
Which of the following scenarios would most likely lead to decreased migration into the country?
Australia’s job market continues to improve.
South Africa creates a better healthcare system.
Oil is struck in several areas in Saudi Arabia.
Japan is hit with the most powerful earthquake in recent history.
Based on the chart above, which of the following statements is false?
Canada had a GDP per capita of $13,644 in 1973.
The US had the second highest GDP per capita in 1973.
Norway had the second highest GDP per capita in 2006.
Switzerland had the highest GDP per capita in 2006.
Based on the chart above, what can be inferred about Sudan?
Sudan has a higher literacy rate than Thailand.
Sudan likely has a better education system than Thailand.
Sudan likely has a better education system than England.
Sudan likely doesn’t have the same education system as England.
Based on the chart above, which of the following statements is true?
Thailand likely has a better education system than Sudan.
Thailand likely has a better education system than the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom has the worst education system in the world.
Sudan likely has a better education system than the United Kingdom.
Which of the following scenarios would most likely cause the country’s literacy rate to decrease?
Libya is torn by civil war.
Canada’s economy enjoys its greatest growth in 20 years.
The United Nations provides large amounts of aid to Ethiopia.
Singapore experiences an increase in investment opportunities.
Based on the graph above, what is true about Singapore’s GDP per capita?
It has stayed the same since 1970.
It has decreased since 1970.
It increased between 1970 and 2010.
It decreased between 1990 and 2000.
Based on the chart above, what can we tell about Singapore’s university enrollment?
There has been no change in enrollment.
There were less people going to university in 2010 than in 2000.
There were more people going to university in 2000 than in 2010.
There were more people going to university in 2010 than in 2000.
Based on the chart above, which of the following statements is true?
More people in Singapore could afford an education in 2010 than could in 2000.
People in Singapore valued university education more in 2000 than in 2010.
There were more professionally qualified people in Singapore in 2010 than in 2000.
More people in Singapore work in agriculture than in manufacturing.
Assuming Singapore's population is constant, what can be inferred about Singapore's home ownership rate from the chart above?
There were more homeowners in 2009 than in 2000.
There were more homeowners in 2010 than in 1980.
There were less homeowners in 2005 than in 2009.
There were more homeowners in 1980 than in 1990.
Based on the graph above, which percentage of the US population held most of the country's wealth between 1983 and 2004?
the top 20%
the 2nd 20%
the 3rd 20%
the bottom 40%
__________ share a causal relationship.
Snow and rain
Heat and dust storms
Earthquakes and tsunamis
Earthquakes and typhoons
The word aerial means __________.
from space
from ground level
from the air
from sea level
Data are __________.
pieces of information
pieces of remote sensing equipment
computer programs
objects that orbit the Earth
Which of the following phrases best defines the word software?
an object that orbits the Earth
a set of radio waves that are used to determine distance
an image that is taken from the air
a program on a computer
A satellite is a(n) __________.
computer program used to combine maps and data about space
object in orbit around the Earth that can send and receive signals
portable receiver that helps to determine location
piece of information about the world
In order to determine the distance and speed of moving objects, radar uses __________.
ocean waves
sound waves
electromagnetic waves
radio waves
Which of the following phrases best explains what remote sensing can help us do?
study a place by making observations in person
receive satellite signals to find an exact location
study a place without actually having to be there
combine maps with data using software
Analyze the image above. Which remote sensing technology uses radio waves to observe and predict weather?
aerial photography
radar
GIS
GPS
Analyze the image above. This overhead view of the city of Chicago was taken by Landsat. This image is best described as an example of __________.
satellite imagery
GPS
aerial photography
radar
Which type of remote sensing is shown in the photo above?
satellite imagery
aerial photography
GPS
radar
The map above shows an example of how we can combine maps and data using GIS. The background is a satellite map of a city. The red stars show grocery stores that opened in 2007, and the blue circles show stores that opened in 2008.
Based on the information on the map above, what conclusion can you infer about the population of this area?
The population is experience overall economic decline.
The population of the area is aging.
The population prefers to shop on one side of town and live on another.
The population of the area has likely increased.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) can help us to find exact locations using satellite signals. Which of geography’s three questions can GPS help us answer?
When?
Where?
How?
Why there?
GPS is a new tool in geography that can help us find locations. GPS stands for __________.
Geographic Photography System
Global Photography System
Global Positioning System
Geographic Program System
GIS is a type of software that is a new technology in geography. GIS stands for __________.
Geographic Information Systems
Geographic Image System
Global Image System
Global Information Systems
In order to help us find our exact location, GPS uses signals that are broadcast from __________ and interpreted by __________.
airplanes . . . receivers
balloons . . . software
aerial photos . . . software
satellites . . . receivers
Which of the following pieces of information is not something the Global Positioning System (GPS) is used for?
finding exact locations
mapping the location of objects and places
navigating from place to place
taking aerial photographs
How do GPS receivers calculate their exact location?
by using signals from balloons and aircraft
by broadcasting radio waves to oversized radio towers
by receiving signals from satellites orbiting the Earth
by data taken from several aerial photographs
Satellite imagery would be most useful in __________.
calculating urban growth
determining exact location
measuring elevation
navigating between places
What does it mean to display the world accurately on a map?
to show the world exactly as it is
to distort the world into a new shape
to estimate the world’s shape and size poorly
to change the world’s shape and size
What does it mean when a map projection distorts the Earth?
It shows the Earth’s continents and oceans in the correct size and shape.
It does not show the shapes or sizes of the Earth’s features correctly.
It represents the Earth’s areas exactly.
It reasonably displays the Earth’s surface based on available information.
What does it mean to provide an estimate of something?
to change its shape or size in an incorrect way
to represent it exactly and accurately
to make a reasonable guess based on information available
to represent something visually
A place’s distance above or below sea level is its __________.
projection
distortion
estimation
elevation
According to the online content article about using maps, which of the following map elements is used to understand the symbols, colors, and shapes on a map?
the legend
the compass rose
the title
the coordinates
According to the online content encyclopedia article about maps, which kind of map is the most basic kind of map that can be used to find and describe places?
a thematic map
a general reference map
a mobility map
an inventory map
The type of map above is a thematic map showing a pattern that is happening across part of the Earth’s surface. Which kind of map is shown in the image above?
a physical map
a special purpose map
a topographical map
a political map
The type of map above is a thematic map showing a pattern that is happening across part of the Earth’s surface. Which kind of map is shown in the image above?
a physical map
a special purpose map
a political map
a thematic map
The type of map above uses lines to show slope and elevation. What kind of map is shown in this image?
a thematic map
a special purpose map
a topographical map
a political map
The type of map above is used to show borders and boundaries. It also shows capitals, cities, and towns. What kind of map is shown in this image?
a physical map
a special purpose map
a topographical map
a political map
Because map projections must turn a 3-D world into a 2-D map, they will always have the problem of __________.
accuracy
distortion
estimation
elevation
The map projection above was created to use in navigation, but it badly distorts areas and shapes. Which map projection is shown in this image?
the Mercator projection
the Goode projection
the Winkel Tripel projection
the Special Purpose projection
The map projection above was created by unwrapping the Earth like an orange peel. It shows sizes accurately, but it splits the Earth’s oceans. Which map projection is shown in this image?
the Mercator projection
the Thematic projection
the Goode Equal Area projection
the Winkel Tripel projection
The map projection above was created using mathematical formulas to calculate distances. It has a small amount of distortion. Which map projection is shown in this image?
the Goode projection
the Political projection
the Mercator projection
the Winkel Tripel projection
Which of the following map elements is used to show cardinal directions on a map?
a title
a legend
a compass rose
a scale
Which of the following map elements helps us interpret the colors and symbols we might see on a map?
a title
a set of coordinates
a legend
a compass rose
A map’s title is used to __________.
help interpret symbols on the map
indicate the map’s purpose
show latitude and longitude
estimate distances
The purpose of a map’s scale is to help __________.
measure distances
find cardinal directions
understand symbols
identify the purpose of a map
Winkel Tripel, Goode Equal Area, and Mercator are all examples of __________.
compass roses
elevations
map projections
scales
North, south, east, and west are the four __________.
time zones
coordinates
continents
cardinal directions
Which of the following statements about the Prime Meridian is false?
It runs from north to south.
It crosses the Equator.
It is used to measure longitude.
It runs from to west to east.
Which line is highlighted in the middle of the map above?
the Prime Meridian
the International Date Line
the Tropic of Cancer
the Equator
Which line serves as the boundary line between one day and the next?
the International Date Line
the Arctic Circle
the Prime Meridian
the Equator
On the world map above, which hemisphere is highlighted?
the Southern Hemisphere
the Western Hemisphere
the Eastern Hemisphere
the Northern Hemisphere
The Equator is the line that __________.
separates one time zone from another
separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
separates one day from another
separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres
A continent is a __________.
measurement of distance
large body of water
large land mass
measurement of time
The Earth’s ocean is a large body of water that is divided into __________ parts.
two
four
eight
ten
Latitude is a measurement of the distance to the north or south of __________.
the International Date Line
the Prime Meridian
the Equator
Greenwich Mean Time
Longitude is a measurement of distance to the west or east of __________.
the Prime Meridian
the South Pole
the North Pole
the Equator
Time zones are based on their distance from the __________.
Equator
North Pole
South Pole
Prime Meridian
A hemisphere is __________ of the Earth.
one-half
one-third
two-thirds
three-quarters
Navigation is the art of measuring distances in order to be able to __________.
understand time zones
divide the Earth into hemispheres
travel from one place to another
separate one day from another
The Prime Meridian is the imaginary line that is used to __________.
measure longitude
separate one day from another
measure distance from the Equator
measure latitude
On the world map above, what are the orange lines called that are moving from west to east?
lines of latitude
time zone lines
date lines
lines of longitude
The Earth’s surface is divided into __________ continents and __________ oceans.
eight . . . three
seven . . . four
six . . . three
seven . . . two
See the image above.
You are a scientist who has been sent on a special mission to study plants and animals in South Asia! Your destination is Hingol National Park in Pakistan. You need to travel to 24°N latitude and 65°E longitude.
Which star should you travel to?
Star A
Star B
Star C
Star D
See the image above.
You are a scientist who has been sent on a special mission to study plants and animals in South Asia! Your destination is an important forest in eastern India. You need to travel to 17°N latitude and 83°E longitude.
Which star should you travel to?
Star A
Star B
Star C
Star D
In the Professor Latilong activity, what information were you given to help you find each artifact?
time zones
continents
longitude and latitude
oceans
Time zones are measured in relation to their distance from __________.
the North Pole
the Atlantic Ocean
Coordinated Universal Time
the Equator
Lines of longitude and latitude are used to create a system of __________.
coordinates
oceans
land masses
continents
Beijing, China, has a latitude of 39°N. What does this piece of information tell us about Beijing’s location?
It is south of the Equator.
It is north of the International Date Line.
It is west of the Prime Meridian.
It is north of the Equator.
On the world map above, the orange line that travels from north to south is called the __________.
International Date Line
Arctic Circle
Equator
Prime Meridian
What is the highest degree of longitude that can be measured?
90°W or 90°E
90°N or 90°S
180°W or 180°E
180°N or 180°S
The five themes of geography include location, place, movement, region, and __________.
human-environment interaction
physical systems
the world in spatial terms
uses of geography
The six __________ of geography include “places and regions” and “human systems.”
key areas
essential elements
environments
spatial terms
As a geographer, which essential element of geography would you be studying if you used this map to study locations?
the world in spatial terms
human systems
environments and societies
physical systems
Which of the following examples is the best way of describing the essential element of geography called “places and regions”?
understanding the cultures that humans create
learning about how the environment affects humans
studying what places are like and why they are grouped together
seeing why things are located in different places
This map shows Southeast Asia - an area made up of countries that have been grouped together. If you were studying why these areas were grouped together, which of the essential elements of geography would you be using?
environment and society
the world in spatial terms
places and regions
physical systems
The essential element of geography called “physical systems” focuses on the study of __________.
the regions that people create by grouping areas together
the Earth’s natural environments and the systems that shape them
the locations of places in relation to one another
the cultures that people create
Imagine that you are sent to the forests of the Rwenzori Mountains in Africa (shown above). As a geographer, if you were studying this natural environment and the natural processes that shape it, which of the essential elements of geography would you be using?
physical systems
the world in spatial terms
places and regions
human systems
Human systems, one of the six essential elements of geography, can best be described as the study of __________.
where people live and what cultures they create
where things are located in relation to one another
how people group places into regions
how the Earth’s natural environments are changing
As a geographer, you’re sent to two parts of the world to study where people live and what cultures they’re creating. Your task is to study homes like the ones shown above.
Which of the six essential elements of geography would you be focusing on?
physical systems
the world in spatial terms
movement
human systems
The essential element of geography called “environment and society” can best be described as the study of __________.
why people create cultures in different areas
how people affect the natural world and how it affects them
where things are located in relation to each other spatially
how people group places together into regions
Imagine that you’ve been hired as an engineer who will help research new forms of electricity, like wind power. Your task is to study how you could use natural sources of energy to benefit your community. You will also need to study how a new power plant would affect the natural world around it.
Which of the six essential elements of geography would you be using?
environment and society
the world in spatial terms
places and regions
human systems
When geographers describe how two places are related to each other spatially, they are describing __________.
where the places are located in relation to one another
what kinds of natural environments are around each place
how each place is changing over time
what kinds of cultures are in each place
Which of these phrases best explains how geographers use the word place?
to show how natural processes are changing the Earth
to describe the characteristics of a location
to explain how areas are grouped together into regions
to discuss the location of a certain area
The Midwest is a part of the United States that is made up of many different states. People describe these states as the “Midwest” because they share many qualities.
Because it is grouped together for this reason, the “Midwest” can best be described as a __________.
region
theme
space
system
When societies make an impact on the environment, this means that they are affecting __________.
the natural world around them
the behaviors of people around them
the cultures of other groups
the way places are grouped into regions
As a geographer, if you were to study the culture of a place, which of the following things would you be most likely to study?
its location
its natural environment
the natural processes affecting it
the behaviors and traditions of its people
The “uses of geography” is the element of geography about the study of __________.
the past and the future
human cultures
natural regions
natural environments
When geographers study how natural processes are changing the Earth, what element of geography are they using to interpret the world?
the world in spatial terms
environment and society
uses of geography
physical systems
A man wearing warm clothes in a cold place would be an example of how humans
adapt to their environment.
affect their environment.
can change their environment.
choose where to live.
When geographers study human systems, they are finding out about peoples’ culture.
True
False
