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WorksheetsGeography Chapter 1 Review
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which is an example of a geographic pattern?
a river that flows between two mountains
an ocean located near the North Pole
several cities located near bodies of water
several islands off the coast of a continen
What is an example of human-environment
interaction?
a chart of high temperatures
a dam used to store water
the spread of disease
the erosion caused by waves
What do geographers use the Global Positioning System to determine?
absolute location
land use
population density
relative location
Which geographic topic uses a global perspective instead of a regional perspective?
spread of deserts in North Africa
changes in the religions practiced in Europe
lower water levels in the Great Lakes
shifts in currents of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
What divides the Western Hemisphere from the Eastern Hemisphere?
the equator
the prime meridian
the Tropic of Cancer
the Tropic of Capricorn
Which phrase describes an absolute location?
northwestern Canada
south of the equator by 10 degrees
next to Brazil
45 degrees North, 9 degrees East
How do cartographers show elevation?
color
compass rose
labels
locator globe
What kind of thematic map could be used to show the population in and around a city?
political map
physical map
dot density map
point symbol map
What is it called when a geographer sees how places are alike?
absolute location
relative location
geographic pattern
essential element
What theme of geography explains the spread of religions around the world?
location
movement
place
region
What is a region?
a location that has specific characteristics
a description of longitude and latitude
a pattern of human movement
a group of places with common characteristics
What is the purpose of a map legend?
list the names of places on a map
explain the meaning of symbols and colors on a map
show the unit of distance used on a map
point out the specific area of the world shown on a map
What map element shows the directions north, south, east, and west?
compass rose
labels
locator glove
scale
What type of map would show details in a city, such as schools and parks?
dot density map
large-scale map
proportional symbol map
small-scale map
What does a political map show?
natural features on Earth’s surface
the location of energy sources
human-created features on Earth’s surface
the population density of a given area
What could a point symbol map be used to show?
the number of people living in Florida
the amount of rainfall in the northwest United States
the location of oil fields in Texas
the boundary between the United States and Canada
What type of thinking do geographers use most in their studies?
chronological
psychological
spatial
verbal
What theme of geography involves a group of places that have characteristics in common?
location
region
place
movement
What is relative location?
the exact location of a place
the location of a place compared to other places
the former location of a place
the description of location using longitude and latitude
What is a continent?
a group of islands
a large landmass
a chain of mountains
a large body of water
What divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere?
the equator
the prime meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
What map element would you use to figure out the distance from one city to another?
compass rose
legend
locator globe
scale
What type of map uses symbols of different sizes to show the size of an event?
physical
political
point symbol
proportional symbol
Which phrase best summarizes what geographers study?
the history of cities around the world
the reasons that people and nations engage in trade
the science of how GPS works
the location of places and the people who live there
What theme of geography explains how people, ideas, and animals get from one place to another?
location
movement
place
region
What is absolute location?
the exact point where a place is found
the position of one place compared to another
the region that contains a place
he characteristics that make a place unique
Which region is also an entire continent?
Russia and the Eurasian Republics
South America
South Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
What are geographic patterns?
relationships between environment and society
similarities among places
Earth’s physical processes
places found on a map
How are the places within a world region linked?
by size, language, and climate
by language, culture, and dress
by size and the presence of ocean currents
by trade, culture, and other human activities
In what region is India located?
South Asia
East Asia
Southeast Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
A map element that represents information on a map such as the location of natural resources is called a
legend.
scale.
symbol.
title.
The equator is
the line that runs from the North Pole through Greenwich to the South Pole.
the center line of latitude on Earth.
the line that divides the Western Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere.
the center line of longitude on Earth.
A large-scale map would be used to show
the five great lakes.
the Appalachian Mountains.
the location of Las Vegas, Nevada.
the streets of Portland, Oregon.
To show the location of wheat farms in Russia, a geographer would use a
point symbol map.
dot density map.
population density map.
proportional symbol map.
What does a map’s scale show?
how much distance is shown on a map
the height of mountainous regions
geographic patterns
streets and famous landmarks
What information does the compass rose on a map give?
the title and subject of the map
names of places, such as cities
the meaning of symbols and colors on the map
directions north, south, east, and west
What are the lines of longitude on a map? pg. 19
imaginary lines that divide Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere
imaginary lines that run north to south from the North Pole to the South Pole
imaginary lines that point out the prime meridian
imaginary lines that run east to west, parallel to the equator
In what hemisphere would you find most of Africa?
Southern Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
Eastern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
What is the purpose of a large-scale map?
to show details, such as street names, of a particular area
to show a large area on Earth’s surface
to show the coastline of a particular area
to show the population of a particular area
What type of information is found on a physical map?
boundaries between countries
features that humans have created
states, provinces, and cities
natural features
You would most likely use a thematic map if you were looking for what type of information?
population density
landforms
mountain ranges
natural features.
What type of thematic map is shown?
dot density map
physical systems map
point symbol map
proportional symbol map
How many places on the map show earthquake magnitudes from 7.3 through 7.6?
one
three
six
nine
Judging from this map, which statement is true?
The Philippines’ northern island is the only place with earthquakes.
The Philippines has more earthquakes than any other place.
The Philippines is at risk for earthquakes of many different magnitudes.
The Philippines has many more earthquakes on land than in nearby oceans.
What is the approximate distance from Cebu to the center of the nearest earthquake with a magnitude of more than 7.3? (Hint: use the map scale)
100 miles
150 miles
200 miles
250 miles
Which level of earthquake magnitude occurs least often?
7.3 to 7.6
6.8 to 7.2
6.3 to 6.7
5.5 to 6.2
Which region of the Philippines has had the fewest earthquakes?
north
east
south
west
Which city is closest to an earthquake of the strongest magnitude?
Manila
Davan
Cebu
Philippines
Which of these lines of latitude lies farthest from the North Pole?
15º S
30º S
45º S
60º S
What sits at 0º latitude?
South Pole
North Pole
prime meridian
equator
What imaginary line sits approximately 23º north of the equator?
prime longitude
prime meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Judging from the map, which latitude line is longest?
60 degrees north
the equator
Tropic of Cancer
30 degrees south
What imaginary line connects the North Pole and the South Pole?
prime meridian
the equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
