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SOL Review #1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Temperature and precipitation are characteristics of

a)

longitude

b)

climate

c)

vegetation

d)

latitude

2.

Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?

a)

Tropical

b)

Subarctic

c)

Humid continental

d)

Marine West Coast

3.

"Jimmy knows the route from his house to his school and can name each street along the way"


This statement is an example of

a)

absolute location

b)

primary source

c)

thematic map

d)

mental mapping

4.

These dolls are a traditional cultural craft in

a)

Russia

b)

Southeast Asia

c)

France

d)

Latin America

5.

Mexico is linked more to Central and South America than to North America because of the way geographers define

a)

political regions

b)

physical regions

c)

economic regions

d)

cultural regions

6.

Which country is at 15 degrees South and 45 degrees West?

a)

Brazil

b)

Italy

c)

Madagascar

d)

Australia

7.

Which two cities have opposite seasons?

a)

Boston and Madrid

b)

Warsaw and Alexandria

c)

Calgary and Durban

d)

Johannesburg and Brasilia

8.

This type of map is used to show

a)

elevation

b)

population

c)

natural resources

d)

political boundaries

9.

This symbol identifies which feature on a map?

a)

Orientation

b)

Contour

c)

Distance

d)

Projection

10.

On this map, industrial activity is represented by

a)

shades

b)

lines

c)

symbols

d)

letters

11.

Which major river system is shown on this map?

a)

Indus

b)

Nile

c)

Amazon

d)

Danube

12.

Which country best completed this diagram?

a)

Mexico

b)

Yugoslavia

c)

Portugal

d)

Chile

13.

This river flows northward into the

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Arctic Ocean

d)

Atlantic Ocean

14.

This archeological site revealed important information about the

a)

traditional dwellings of Central America

b)

architectural structures of the Middle East

c)

ancient kingdoms of West Africa

d)

religious history of Southwest Asia

15.

Which names do western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?

a)

Gulf of Aden

b)

Red Sea

c)

Sea of Marmara

d)

Persian Gulf

16.

Which description is matched with the correct section of this diagram?

a)

Section 1 represents economic regions

b)

Section 2 represents political regions

c)

Section 3 represents ethnic regions

d)

Section four represents climate regions

17.

The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of

a)

immigrants trying to adapt to a new government

b)

language differences affecting growth in a region

c)

all citizens agreeing to a political process

d)

religion as a dividing force in a region

18.

In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?

a)

Canadian Shield

b)

Northern Mongolia

c)

Mediterranean

d)

Scandinavia

19.

Which geographic region best completes this diagram?

a)

North America

b)

Sub-Saharan Africa

c)

Western Europe

d)

Southeast Asia

20.

Which structure is known primarily as a national seat of government?

a)

Eiffel Tower

b)

Kaaba

c)

Kremlin

d)

Taj Mahal