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WorksheetsGeography Exam 2022
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
Identify North America.
1
3
5
7
Identify South America.
1
2
3
4
Identify Australia.
4
5
6
7
Identify Europe.
4
5
6
7
Identify Asia.
4
5
6
7
Identify Africa.
2
3
4
5
Identify Antarctica.
1
2
3
4
Which symbol is used to show direction on a map?
scale bar
compass rose
map key
If you were traveling from Montana to Alabama in which direction would you be traveling?
Northwest
Northeast
Southwest
Southeast
The Gulf of Mexico is located south of the United States. Is this relative or absolute location?
relative location
absolute location
Buckingham Palace is located at 50.3136° N, 0.1404° W. Is this relative or absolute location?
relative location
absolute location
20°S, 60°W is located in which continent?
Asia
Africa
North America
South America
40°N, 100°E is located in which continent?
Africa
Asia
Australia
North America
Which of the Five Themes of Geography explains when people, ideas, and goods travel from one place to another.
Human-environment Interaction
Location
Regions
Movement
Identify the landform.
Unpredictable changes that occur in the atmosphere over a short period of time.
weather
climate
Predictable changes that occur in the atmosphere over a long period of time.
weather
climate
Which of the following countries is NOT a part of South America?
Argentina
Peru
Ecuador
Canada
Which statement best explains Latin America?
A cultural region in North and South America.
Another name for South America.
The countries between North America and South America.
One of the seven continents.
Which European country had the largest, lasting impact?
Belgium
Spain
Portugal
Great Britain
What was the fate of the Aztec and Inca civilizations in Latin America?
they successfully turned the Spanish away for over three centuries
they just abandoned their cities like the Mayans did before them
they were ultimately defeated by Spanish conquistadors
they hid their gold from the Spanish, ensuring that is was never found
What is the South American chain of islands that is home to many unique species of animals?
Marshall Islands
Galapagos Islands
Fiji
The Bahamas
What is Eurasia?
a country
a cultural region that shares similar histories
the person who discovered Europe and Asia
the landmass of Europe and Asia combined
Many European languages like French, German, English, and Portuguese are based on the _______ alphabet.
Greek
Latin
Hebrew
Russian
The continent of Europe is considered a ______ because it is bordered by water on 3 sides.
archipelago
peninsula
fjord
island
Which of the following is true about the European Union?
Every country that's a member of the EU uses the Euro as currency.
All of the countries in Europe are members of the EU.
The EU includes both Western and Eastern European countries.
Countries that are part of the EU all speak a common language.
Which of the following is not a European country.
France
Germany
Spain
Egypt
Norway
Which of the following religions began in East Asia?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Identify four Communist dictatorships in Asia.
China
Vietnam
South Korea
North Korea
Laos
Asia is the largest continent in the world in terms of land mass and population.
True
False
What's one major impact Chinese manufacturing has had on the world's economy?
low prices
high prices
low unemployment
high unemployment
The Japanese government built concrete walls along coastlines to help protect the country from ________________.
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
Earthquakes
Tsunamis
________ religions believe in one God.
monotheistic
polytheistic
Identify the three monotheistic religions that began in the Middle East.
Shinto
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Which of the following is a true statement about the geography of the Middle East?
there are many tropical rainforests in that region
the land is very tundra like and frozen
the land is very dry with many deserts
What is the large desert that separates Northern African countries from the rest of the continent?
the Gobi Desert
the Sahara Desert
the Kalahari Desert
the Outback
Which of the following is a reason why water sources in Africa are shrinking?
human usage
acid rain
famine
pollution
What is poaching?
illegal smuggling of animals
illegal possession of animals
illegal purchase of wild animals
illegal hunting of protected wild animals
Which of the following is the most poached animal in Africa?
Gorillas
Lions
Elephants
Zebras
Why was the discovery of salt so important to early African kingdoms?
salt can be used to clean wounds
salt was used to preserve meat
salt was used to exfoliate dead skin cells
salt was used to feed camels
How were scientists able to prove the Sahara Desert was once under water?
coral and shells were found in Southern Africa
fossils of baby whales were discovered in the Sahara
there are salt water oases in Africa
the Egyptians left written records about when the land dried up
What is the term generally used for Native Australians?
Huli
Māori
Tulafale
Aboriginals
What is Oceania?
the name for the region around Australia
the 8th continent of the world
the collective name for all of the oceans combined
where the lost city of Atlantis was found
