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SOL REVIEW OF DOOM

Total questions: 173

Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What language is spoken in Iran?

a)

Farsi

b)

Turkish

c)

Iranian

d)

Arabic

2.

Francophone countries are those that speak Spanish.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The ethnicity of those living in Turkey is ________.

a)

Jewish

b)

Arab

c)

Turkish

d)

Persian

4.

The Hebrew language and Jewish Ethnicity belongs to what non-arab state?

a)

Israel

b)

Turkey

c)

Palestine

d)

Iran

5.

Where do tornadoes predominately occur?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

6.

Typhoons and Earthquakes are located in what area on the map?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

7.

Hurricanes occur in what Ocean?

a)

Arctic

b)

Atlantic

c)

Pacific

d)

Indian

8.

What are examples of Renewable Resources?

a)

Hydroelectricity

b)

Oil

c)

Solar Power

d)

Natural Gas

9.

What are examples of Non-Renewable Resources?

a)

Hydroelectricity

b)

Oil

c)

Solar Power

d)

Natural Gas

10.

What continent is number 5 (purple)?

a)

Antarctica

b)

Asia

c)

America

d)

Australia

11.

The five elements that affect climate are Ocean Currents, Wind, Proximity to water, Elevation, and Latitude.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Rainforests occur along what line of latitude

a)

Antarctic Circle (66.50 S)

b)

Arctic Circle (66.5o N)

c)

The Equator (00)

d)

Tropic of Capricorn (23.5oS)

13.

What climate zones are Universal (can be found anywhere)?

a)

Highland

b)

Tropical Wet

c)

Arid

d)

Tundra

14.

How does climate affect human life?

a)

Crops

b)

Language

c)

Clothing

d)

Houses

e)

Religion

15.

What is the best description of a Primary Economic Activity?

a)

Work that involves taking resources directly from the earth

b)

Work that involves making a product

c)

Work that involves providing a service

d)

Playing Among Us on a phone

16.

What is the best description of a Secondary Economic Activity?

a)

Work that involves taking resources directly from the earth

b)

Work that involves making a product

c)

Work that involves providing a service

d)

Playing Among Us on a phone

17.

What is the best description of a Tertiary Economic Activity?

a)

Work that involves taking resources directly from the earth

b)

Work that involves making a product

c)

Work that involves providing a service

d)

Playing Among Us on a phone

18.

What type of Map is this?

a)

Thematic

b)

Physical

c)

Political

d)

Mental

19.

What type of Map is this?

a)

Thematic

b)

Physical

c)

Political

d)

Mental

20.

This is an example of what kind of a country?

a)

Developed

b)

Developing

21.

This is an example of what kind of a country?

a)

Developed

b)

Developing

22.

What are some examples of Push factors?

a)

Conflict

b)

War

c)

Economic Opportunity

d)

Famine

23.

All of the following are examples of pull factors EXCEPT

a)

No Jobs

b)

Arable Land

c)

Religious Freedom

d)

Ethnic and Family Ties

24.

All of the following are characteristics of a Developed country EXCEPT:

a)

Good Infrastructure

b)

High Birth Rate

c)

Low Death Rate

d)

Low Infant Mortality

25.

What are the characteristics of a Developing Country?

a)

High Birth Rate

b)

Good Infrastructure

c)

High Death Rate

d)

Low GDP

26.

What is this projection called?

a)

Polar

b)

Mercator

c)

Robinson

d)

Orientation

27.

What is this projection called?

a)

Polar

b)

Mercator

c)

Robinson

d)

Orientation

28.

What is this projection called?

a)

Polar

b)

Mercator

c)

Robinson

d)

Orientation

29.

How prepared do you feel for the SOL-

a)

Not at All

b)

Getting There

c)

Close to prepared

d)

I'm Ready

e)

We have an SOL?!?!

30.

In which country is this monument......

a)

GREECE

b)

POLAND

c)

ITALY

d)

GERMANY

31.

Which of the following is the smallest country in the world, measured at 110 acres?

a)

Qatar

b)

Vatican City

c)

Andorra

d)

Liechtenstein

32.

Who developed the 1st democracy?

a)

France

b)

Greece

c)

Rome

d)

Italy

33.

These are the imaginary lines that run horizontally across the globe that measure the distance north or south of the Equator.

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

34.

These are the imaginary lines that run vertically across the globe that measure the distance east or west from the Prime Meridian.

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

35.

Which of the following is not a way in which humans have interacted with their environment?

a)

Building irrigation systems

b)

Using natural resources

c)

Building dams in rivers

d)

Reading books

36.

Separates the island of Great Britain from France

a)

The Strait of Gibraltar

b)

Peninsula

c)

The English Channel

d)

Fjords

37.

Identify the Peninsula :

a)

Scandinavian

b)

Jutland

c)

Italian

d)

Balkan

38.

Identify the Peninsula:

a)

Jutland

b)

Iberian

c)

Italian

d)

Balkan

39.

Identify the Peninsula:

a)

Iberian

b)

Italian

c)

Balkan

d)

Jutland

40.

Identify the Peninsula:

a)

Iberian

b)

Italian

c)

Balkan

d)

Jutland

41.

What mountain range separates the Iberian Peninsula from France.

a)

Alps Mts.

b)

Pyrenees Mts.

c)

Carpathian Mts.

d)

Balkan Mts.

42.

A tunnel that runs underneath the English Channel and connects Britain to France.

a)

English Channel

b)

Fjords

c)

Chunnel

d)

The Bosporus and Dardanelles

43.

It is composed of Whales, Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland

a)

The Bosporus and Dordanelles

b)

United Kingdom

c)

Russia

d)

Spain

44.

Europe is located in what hemisphere?

a)

Northern

b)

Southern

c)

Eastern

d)

Western

45.

What sea is south of Europe but North of Africa?

a)

North Sea

b)

Baltic Sea

c)

Black Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

46.

Connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Seas. (Also separates Europe and Africa)

a)

English Channel

b)

Chunnel

c)

Alps

d)

Straight of Gibraltar

47.

What is the name of the mountain chain that separates Europe and Asia...also Russia?

a)

Alps

b)

Sierra Madre

c)

Andes

d)

Ural

48.

You are not allowed to practice your religion safely in your country and you do not have the right to vote to help change this...is this an example of a push or pull?

a)

Push Factor

b)

Pull Factor

49.

You want a chance at a better life and believe your mechanic skills can come in handy, a nearby country is hiring new car mechanics and willing to send employees to night school to get more skills...is this an example of a push or pull?

a)

Push Factor

b)

Pull Factor

50.

What is the term for the fertile soil found in the Ukraine and Russia known as "Black Earth"

a)

Chernozem

b)

Loess

c)

Chernobog

d)

Dirt

51.

The conflict in Northern Ireland is between what two groups?

a)

Sunnis

b)

Catholics

c)

Buddhists

d)

Protestants

52.

What economic alliance is between countries in North America?

a)

Nato

b)

Nafta

c)

EU

d)

OPEC

53.

Which alliance regulates the amount and price of oil?

a)

Red Cross

b)

OPEC

c)

OAS

d)

UN

54.

Former British Colonies who left peacefully are members of what Alliance?

a)

EU

b)

AU

c)

Commonwealth of Nations

d)

NATO

e)

UN

55.

A country that speaks French is known as what?

a)

Talented

b)

Monolingual

c)

Francophone

d)

France

56.

What type of SITE City is Richmond?

a)

Fall Line Site

b)

Confluence

c)

Harbor

d)

River Narrowing

57.

What two SITUATIONAL cities were built along the Transcontinental Railroad?

a)

Sacramento

b)

Los Angeles

c)

Omaha

d)

Richmond

58.
a)
Afghanistan
b)
Pakistan
c)
India
d)
Sri Lanka
59.
a)
Arabian Sea
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Bay of Bengal
d)
Persian Gulf
60.
a)
Atlas Mountains
b)
Rocky Mountains
c)
Himalaya Mountains
d)
Ural Mountains
61.
a)
Pakistan
b)
Afghanistan
c)
India
d)
China
62.
a)
North Korea
b)
South Korea
c)
China
d)
Japan
63.
a)
Sri Lanka
b)
Taiwan
c)
Singapore
d)
Japan
64.

This image shows the most iconic building in Australia. Where is it located?

a)

Melbourne

b)

Sydney

c)

Brisbane

d)

Canberra

65.

True or False. Humans are indigenous to Antarctica.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Which religion is most commonly practiced in Southeast Asia?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Shintoism

d)

Islam

67.

Which group is indigenous to New Zealand?

a)

Maori

b)

Bedouins

c)

Persian

d)

Aborigines

68.

Southeast Asian countries mostly rely on which level of economic activity?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

d)

Quaternary

69.

Which of the following is NOT a Southeastern Asian country?

a)

Loas

b)

Cambodia

c)

Vietnam

d)

India

70.

The Antarctic Treaty-

a)

created conservation efforts for penguin populations

b)

established peace between countries and a focus on science

c)

determined Antarctica could not be claimed by other countries

d)

qualified Antarctica as its own country

71.

What is the name of the largest religious structure in the world?

a)

Kaaba

b)

Angkor Wat

c)

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

d)

St. Basil's Cathedral

72.

Why are animals unique to Australia?

a)

Because of genetic mutation

b)

Due to protections in place for endangered species

c)

Due to Australia's isolation because it is an island

d)

There are no animals unique to Australia

73.

The Philippines is an example of what physical feature?

a)

Fjords

b)

Archipelago

c)

Peninsula

d)

Plateau

74.

Research stations like this are most often found in-

a)

New Zealand

b)

Russia

c)

Antarctica

d)

Malaysia

75.

Which group is indigenous to Australia?

a)

Aborigines

b)

Maori

c)

Berbers

d)

Sioux

76.

What is the goal of ASEAN?

a)

Promote peace between Southeast Asian countries

b)

Help Southeast Asian economies to become more developed

c)

Provide medical supplies and assistance

d)

Set the global standard price and supply of oil

77.

Singapore is a SITUATION because it is-

a)

Along a railroad

b)

On a trade route

c)

On an isthmus

d)

A island

78.

Which river is essential to Southeast Asia?

a)

Yangtze River

b)

Ganges River

c)

Mekong River

d)

Nile River

79.

This area bordering Australia is large enough to be seen from space, but is suffering from climate change and pollution.

a)

Siberia

b)

Outback

c)

Sahara Desert

d)

Great Barrier Reef

80.

Which large desert is located in Australia?

a)

Sahara

b)

Atacama

c)

Outback

d)

Namib

81.

Which architectural style is common in Southeast Asia?

a)

Red-tile Roof

b)

Thatched-roof Huts

c)

Castles

d)

Yurts

82.

Pagodas are structures associated to which religion commonly practiced in SE Asia?

a)

Taoism/Daoism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Shintoism

d)

Buddhism

83.

How would you describe Europe's location in relation to Asia?

a)

Europe is located east of Aisa.

b)

Europe is located west of Asia.

c)

Europe is located south of Asia.

d)

Europe is located north of Asia

84.

Which example best describes absolute location?

a)

Evans school is close to PSA

b)

My house next to the LA Zoo

c)

I live next to Walmart

d)

Australia is 23.5° S and 135° E

85.

Which example best describes relative location?

a)

Sam's school is located at 6998

b)

My house is 30° N and 10° E

c)

I live south of Fredericksburg

d)

Australia is 23.5° S and 135° E

86.

Using the population map, which statement is most accurate?

a)

Most people live in North America

b)

Australia has a larger population than Europe

c)

Larger populations are near water

d)

South America has the largest population

87.

Using the population map, which statement is most accurate?

a)

Most people live in North America

b)

Australia has a larger population than Europe

c)

Larger populations are near water

d)

South America has the largest population

88.

Building houses, building roads, and cutting down trees best describes which of the 5 Themes of Geography?

a)

Human Environment Interaction

b)

Place

c)

Movement

d)

Location

89.

Mountains, rivers, seas, and deserts would be considered...

a)

man-made features

b)

physical features

90.
These lines run east and west but the measure distances of the earth north and south of the equator.
a)
longitude
b)
latitude
c)
equator
d)
location
91.
These lines run north and south but they measure distances of the earth east and west of the Prime Meridian.
a)
longitude
b)
latitude
c)
equator
d)
location
92.
Which hemisphere is shaded dark on the map?
a)
northern hemisphere
b)
southern hemisphere
c)
eastern hemisphere
d)
western hemisphere
93.
What type of map would you need to use to see a country's boundaries?
a)
Physical Map
b)
Robinson Projection Map
c)
Political Map
d)
Globe
94.

Emperor Shah Jahan ruled the Mughal empire during the height of that empire. What building did he have built for his wife when she died?

a)

Eiffel Tower

b)

Hawa Mahal

c)

Brihadess Temple

d)

Taj Mahal

95.

A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms

a)

Sikhism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Christianity

96.

an ancient technique for growing crops on hillsides or mountain slopes, using step-like horizontal fields cut into the slopes

a)

Terraced farming

b)

commercial farming

c)

fishing

97.

seasonal winds that affect climate in the southern areas of Asia, resulting in wet spring and summer months and dry winter months

a)

Monsoon

b)

subcontinent

c)

typhoons

d)

plate tectonics

98.

a severe tropical storm characterized by high winds that originates in the Indian Ocean or western Pacific Ocean

a)

Monsoon

b)

subcontinent

c)

typhoons

d)

plate tectonics

99.

large ocean wave that is caused by an earthquake along the floor of the ocean

a)

Monsoon

b)

subcontinent

c)

tsunami

d)

plate tectonics

100.
What country is this?
a)
China
b)
North Korea
c)
South Korea
d)
Japan
101.
What term describes a chain of islands? 
a)
Island-chain
b)
Japan
c)
Archipelago 
102.
What is Japan’s tallest mountain? 
a)
Ou
b)
Mount Fuji 
c)
Everest 
d)
Tien Chen 
103.
What is the Great Wall of China and why was it built?
a)
Built to attract tourists who want to climb it
b)
Built in East China to block the desert sand from blowing
c)
Built in northern China to protect from Northern invaders
d)
Built as a dam to protect China from flooding
104.
Which of the following is not a democracy?
a)
South Korea
b)
Mongolia
c)
Japan
d)
North Korea
105.
 Most economies in Asia are mixed. North Korea is the exception. What type of economy are they?
a)
free market
b)
traditional
c)
command
d)
capitalist
106.

What is the name of the continent that you live on?

a)

United States

b)

North America

c)

Virginia

d)

Earth

e)

Augusta

107.

What is the name of the country that you live in?

a)

United States

b)

North America

c)

Virginia

d)

Earth

e)

Augusta

108.

North, South, East, & West are

a)

intermediate directions

b)

cardinal directions

109.

Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, & Southwest are

a)

intermediate directions

b)

cardinal directions

110.

Comparing the location of an object in relation to the location of another object is called

a)

compass rose

b)

relative location

c)

map key

d)

directions

111.
The Ohio River is _____ of Toledo.
a)
North
b)
East
c)
West
d)
South
112.
What map feature can help you determine the approximate distance between two locations?
a)
map scale
b)
key
c)
title
d)
distance calculator
113.
California is ___ of Montana. 
a)
Southwest
b)
Southeast
c)
Northwest
d)
Northeast
114.
Using the map scale, the distance between Paris and Berlin is approximately _____ miles. 
a)
400
b)
500 
c)
600
d)
800
115.
Using the map scale, what is the approximate distance between Toledo and Cleveland?
a)
200 miles
b)
50 miles
c)
100 miles
d)
150 miles
116.
Using the map scale, what is the approximate distance between Toledo and Cleveland?
a)
200 miles
b)
50 miles
c)
100 miles
d)
150 miles
117.

_____ location is the exact spot on earth a place is found.

a)

absolute

b)

exact

c)

pinpoint

d)

accurate

118.

The earth can be divided into four halves known as _____.

a)

fractions

b)

semaphores

c)

moieties

d)

hemispheres

119.

The 0 degree line of latitude is known as the _____.

a)

prime meridian

b)

hemisphere

c)

equator

d)

bisection

120.

The imaginary lines that run parallel with the prime meridian are called ______.

a)

parallels

b)

lines of longitude

c)

lines of latitude

d)

meridians

121.

What is the Absolute Location of Denver?

a)

west of St. Louis

b)

39°N, 105°W

c)

Southeast of Seattle

d)

39°W, 105°N

122.
Which continent is located at #3?
a)
Australia
b)
Asia
c)
Europe
d)
South America
123.
Which continent is located at #5?
a)
South America
b)
Asia
c)
Australia
d)
Antarctica
124.
This continent is located to the north of Africa
a)
Europe
b)
North America
c)
Antarctica 
d)
Asia
125.
This continent is located to the west of Asia
a)
Europe
b)
North America 
c)
Australia
d)
Africa
126.

75 Degrees South, 90 Degrees W is an example of which type of location?

a)

Absolute

b)

Relative

127.

The Equator divides our Earth into what two hemispheres?

a)

Eastern & Western Hemispheres

b)

Southern & Eastern Hemispheres

c)

Northern & Southern Hemispheres

128.

Based on the map, what line of latitude runs through South America?

a)

0 Degrees longitude

b)

30 Degrees South

129.

Virginia is on the ---------- side of the United States.

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

130.

You can find it at the shop beside the lake.

a)

Absolute Location

b)

Relative Location

131.

I will meet you at the top of the street.

a)

Absolute Location

b)

Relative Location

132.

The following is absolute location.

a)
b)
133.

76 degrees North, 42 degrees West

a)

absolute location

b)

relative location

134.

True or false: Globes provide a three-dimensional view of the Earth. They provide the most accurate view of the world, but have limitations in their use.

a)

True

b)

False

135.

A way of representing the spherical Earth on a flat surface:

a)

Projection

b)

Distortion

c)

Cartographer

136.

Which projection is this?

a)

Gall Peter's

b)

Robinson

c)

Mercator

137.

Which projection is this?

a)

Gall Peter's

b)

Robinson

c)

Mercator

138.

Why are there so many types of map projections and why do they all look so different?

a)

They are all made for different purposes

b)

Cartographers get bored and make new maps

c)

To confuse students

139.
A mercator map is mainly used for 
a)
hunters
b)
marine navigation
c)
automobiles
140.
 A robinson map is
a)
most commonly used
b)
square
c)
used for navigation
141.

In recent years, a GPS has taken place of these maps...

a)

road maps

b)

thematic maps

c)

elevation maps

d)

physical maps

142.

Something you would find on a physical map is...

a)

a highway

b)

a lake

c)

a different subject

d)

a border between states or countries

143.
Where is the area with the greatest distortion on this projection?
a)
in the center
b)
at the North pole
c)
near the equator
d)
at the South Pole
144.

In which direction would you travel going from point H to point J?

a)

Northeast

b)

Southeast

c)

Southwest

d)

East

145.

In which hemisphere is location L found?

a)

Northern

b)

Southern

c)

Eastern

d)

African

146.

What is the approximate longitude of point I?

a)

45°W 105°N

b)

45°S 105°W

c)

45°N 105°E

d)

45°N 105°W

147.

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of standard of living?

a)

Literacy rate

b)

Population age distribution

c)

Infant mortality

d)

Cultural heritage

148.

Which of the following regions include mostly developing nations?

a)

Sub-Saharan countries

b)

Europe

c)

North America

d)

Scandinavian countries

149.

Which of the following is an indicator of economic development?

a)

High illiteracy

b)

Unskilled labor force

c)

Gross domestic product per capita

d)

Under developed tertiary sectors

150.

Why might birthrates in developing nations tend to be higher than those in developed nations?

a)

Birth control is more available in

developing nations.

b)

Large families are needed for subsistence

farming.

c)

More child-care assistance is available in

developing nations.

d)

Military concerns dictate the need for

larger populations.

151.

Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in many less industrialized nations?

a)

Declining birth rates

b)

Availability of health insurance

c)

Access to primary education

d)

Improved health care programs

152.

Countries with high infant mortality rates and low life expectancy are in which level of economic development?

a)

More Developed

b)

Newly Industrialized

c)

Less Developed

153.

Countries with strong infrastructure [transportation/ communication/ healthcare/ education systems] would be which level of economic development?

a)

More Developed

b)

Newly Industrialized

c)

Less Developed

154.

Countries in this level of economic development have most of their people living in rural areas.

a)

More Developed

b)

Newly Industrialized

c)

Less Developed

155.

Which level of economic development are countries where people are beginning to move from rural to urban areas in search of factory jobs?

a)

More Developed

b)

Newly Industrialized

c)

Less Developed

156.

Definition of GLOBALISATION

a)

Exploitation of local resources by the multinationals

b)

Greater mobility of people

c)

Development aid from states and world organisations

d)

Increase of trade around the world among different countries

157.

Which level of development is a country where most people work at the subsistence level?

a)

More Developed

b)

Newly Industrialized

c)

Less Developed

158.

What is the order of the sectors (levels) of economics?

a)

Primary Tertiary, Quaternary, Secondary

b)

Secondary, Tertiary, Secondary, Quaternary

c)

Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary

159.

In the primary sector...

a)

raw materials are obtained.

b)

raw materials are transformed into products.

c)

jobs are provided in research.

160.

In the secondary sector workers...

a)

work in shops.

b)

obtain raw materials.

c)

transform raw materials into products.

161.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a human resource?

a)

Level of education

b)

Level of infrastructure

c)

Skilled and unskilled labor

d)

Entrepreneurial and managerial abilities

162.

Which of the following economic unions is INCORRECTLY paired with its region?

a)

EU; Europe

b)

ASEAN; South East Asia

c)

NAFTA; South America

d)

OPEC; Countries in the Middle East, Africa, and South America

163.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of economic unions?

a)

More efficient industries

b)

Closing of some industries

c)

Access to larger markets

d)

Access to natural, human, and capital resources without restrictions

164.

According to this map, the primary source of economic profit in the West Region comes from ______.

a)

Wheat

b)

Copper

c)

Dairy

d)

Lumber

165.

According to this map, the city of Anadyr located in the Northeast corner of Russia relies on a ________ economic activity for income.

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

d)

Quaternary

166.

Which of the following is an example of a tertiary economic activity?

a)

Teacher

b)

CEO

c)

fisherman

d)

factory worker

167.

Resources are distributed _______ around the world.

a)

Equally

b)

Unequally

c)

Extensively

d)

Comparably

168.

This image represents which type of economic resource?

a)

Natural Resource

b)

Capital Resource

c)

Human Resource

d)

Entrepreneur

169.

What would you use if you wanted to know the average monthly temperatures at a given location?

a)

Climate Graph

b)

Precipitation Map

c)

General Reference Map

d)

Cadastral Map

170.

What would you use if you wanted to know the average monthly temperatures at a given location?

a)

Climate Graph

b)

Precipitation Map

c)

General Reference Map

d)

Cadastral Map

171.

Which of the following is a population pyramid?

a)
b)
c)
d)
172.

What type of map is this?

a)

political map

b)

topography map

c)

elevation map

d)

cadastral map

173.

What type of map is this?

a)

political map

b)

topography map

c)

elevation map

d)

cadastral map