WorksheetsUnit 1: Geography Review
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is geography?
the study of rocks
the study of maps and people
the study of life forms and maps
the study of Earth and its people
The study of Earth and its people is...
geography
geometry
geology
30° 20” N, 81° 40' W is
an absolute location
a relative location
an elevation
compass rose
Which of these is an example of absolute location?
30° 20” N, 81° 40' W
Behind the Wal-Mart
Florida
North America
What would you use to determine the distance between two points on a map?
the boundaries
the key
the scale
the title
On a map, a scale bar is used to...
show distance between two places on the map
show what different symbols on the map mean
tell you what the map is about
show what direction one place is from another
Which type of map shows features such as landforms, relief, and elevation?
physical
political
population
special purpose
Which of the following is not a feature shown on a physical map?
landforms
relief
elevation
population
A human system can be defined as
all things humans create as they build their lives together on
Earth
all things that affect humans on Earth
the way in which humans move around the Earth
a system that only humans belong to
The movement of humans around the Earth, and why, is also called a...
human system
human feature
physical system
physical feature
Florida is "The Sunshine State." This nickname is based on Florida's...
climate
culture
landforms
ecosystems
Which of these place nicknames is based on climate?
The Windy City
The Golden State
The City Beautiful
The Show Me State
Which ocean would you cross if you left England for the United States of America?
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is between which two countries?
England and the USA
The USA and Russia
Argentina and Antarctica
China and Australia
In which hemisphere is the United States located?
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
What continent is located entirely in the Northern and Western hemispheres?
North America
South America
Oceania / Australia
Asia
Which of the following is NOT a physical feature?
Appalachian Mountains
Mississippi River
Proclamation Line
Atlantic Ocean
A river, ocean, or mountain is a natural, physical feature.
True
False
Along which geographic feature were these missions established?
rivers
mountain ranges
deserts
coasts
Where are most settlements / towns built?
near rivers, for fresh water
near oceans, for fishing
in mountains, for protection
in deserts, for protection
Where are most tourist dollars spent?
beaches
mountains
deserts
forests
What is this map about?
Where people go on vacation
Which political candidate people voted for
Where national parks are located
Where are the Everglades located?
Florida
Montana
Washington, D.C.
Mexico
Using the lines of latitude and longitude, where are the Everglades located?
40 °N, 100 °W
26° N, 81 °W
36 °N, 92 °W
45 °N, 120 °W
Based on the 2012 presidential election, in which of the following regions are voters most likely to
vote for a Republican candidate?
Southeast
Northeast
Gulf Coast
Pacific Northwest
What on this map indicates which party people voted for in the 2012 election?
if the area is shaded or not
if the area is in the north or south of the country
how dark the shading is
if people were registered for that party
Most wind turbines are found at higher elevations because the winds are stronger and more
consistent at those levels. Based on this information, which of the following regions of the United
States has the least capacity to develop wind power as an energy source?
Midwest
New England
Pacific Northwest
Southeast
What makes a place good for consistent wind power?
a high elevation
a low elevation
flat land
mountains
Which of these ecosystems are found in Florida?
tundra
savanna
coniferous forest
temperate deciduous forest
Which of these ecosystems is NOT found in Florida?
grassland
temperate deciduous forest
desert
Where can the warmest average temperatures in the United States be found?
Great Plains region
Gulf Coast region
Great Lakes region
Northeast region
What determines how warm the average temperature in a place is?
how close it is to the equator
how close it is to an ocean
how close it is to the Prime Meridian
If a location is in a big city, which of the following issues would NOT be important to politicians?
strengthening access to health care
setting standards for food inspections
expanding mass transportation routes
improving conditions for migrant farmworkers
If you are located in a desert, which of these is NOT a natural hazard?
drought
sandstorm
hurricane
heat
