WorksheetsJSA Common Assessment #1 Review
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins
This picture shows an example of how people -
modify their physical environment
practice their religion
physical environment
migrate to different countries
One way people adapt to their natural environment is by -
attending school
using air conditioning
voting in elections
wearing a jacket in the winter
Natural Resources
● Oil
● Natural Gas
● Coal
These natural resources impact a country’s -
education
civil rights
economy
politics
A person who lived through this event most likely -
got a new job
had their house damaged
voted in an election
rode a bike
Use the world map to answer the following question: Which list below matches the continents correctly?
1-Asia, 2-Africa, 5-South America
1-India, 2-Europe, 5-Africa
1-China, 2-Africa, 5-North America
1-Asia, 2-Europe, 5-South America
Which ocean touches North America, South America, Europe, and Africa?
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The United States is located on the continent labeled--
1
3
4
5
A and B on the map are respectively the --
Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean
What kind of map should be drawn to show the borders between cities or countries?
Political map
Physical map
Elevation map
Historical map
What element of the map tells direction?
Key
Compass Rose
Scale
Lines of latitude and longitude
What is added to a map to tell people how far one place is from another place?
Lines of latitude and longitude
Key
Compass Rose
Scale
What could be added to a map to tell people what all the different icons (symbols) represent?
Compass rose
Key (Legend)
Title
Scale
North, South, East, West are --
Compass rose
Cardinal directions
Legend
Intermediate directions
North America and South America are in the --
Eastern Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
ZERO (0) Degree Longitude on the world map represents the --
Tropic of Capricorn
Africa
Equator
Prime Meridian
Geographers use a grid system on maps to --
reveal patterns of migrations
define the elevation of mountains
determine the position of a location
predict weather patterns in a regions
The box above shows how different groups throughout history have made -
economic growth
social classes
religious reforms
political contributions
Which of the following do the USA and Canada have in common?
Arctic archipelago (chain of islands)
Appalachian Mountains
French-speaking population
Great Plains
What is the 0° latitude line called?
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Arctic Circle
What is the 0° longitude line called?
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Arctic Circle
A specific description of where a place is located such as an address or grid address using latitude and longitude is known as...
absolute location
relative location
general location
scale direction
What would you use a political map for?
to locate physical features
to determine an area's climate
to tell how densely populated a place is
to locate a country or city
Which of the following would you NOT typically find on a physical map?
landforms
oceans
capital cities
Which state is the farthest North?
Minnesota
South Carolina
Ohio
New Mexico
Which state is the farthest to the south?
Oregon
Wisconsin
Kansas
Texas
If a plane was at 20°S, 60°E, what would it be flying over?
North America
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Antarctica
If a plane was at 40°N, 100°W, what would it be flying over?
Africa
North America
Asia
Atlantic Ocean
The pattern of weather over a long period of time is known as...
density
weather
climate
vegetation
Which month sees the MOST rainfall in Mexico City, Mexico?
April
May
July
November
What kind of information about Minneapolis, Minnesota is shown on the graph?
population density
climate patterns
vegetation zones
economic activities
What do we call the area where water meets land?
basin
coast
gulf
plains
An example of a physical map is a...
population density map
economic activity map
land use map
vegetation map
An example of a human geography map is a...
climate map
population density map
physical map
vegetation map
Which of the following are examples of natural resources?
coal
iron
uranium
all of these are examples of natural resources
This picture shows a region with a population density that represents which type of area?
fewer than 2 people per square mile (very low pop density)
rural
suburban
urban
The picture shows a region with a population density of which type of area?
rural
suburban
more than 250 people per square mile (Very high pop density)
urban
Hydroelectric power requires moving _____ to generate electricity.
rivers
wind
solar energy
atomic particles
The spread of cultural beliefs is called -
economic profit
religious tolerance
cultural diffusion
government diffusion
The box shows how different groups throughout history have made -
economic growth
social classes
religious reforms
political contributions
What are the three most practiced religions in the world?
Taoism, Sikhism, Christianity
Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Judaism, Islam, Sikhism
Christianity, Taoism, Judaism
Which of the items listed is an example of citizens' rights (pick two)
Serve on a jury
Choose where to live or where to travel
Pay taxes
Freedom of speech, religion, and press
Which of the items listed is an example of citizens' responsibilities (pick two)?
Serve on a jury
Choose where to live or where to travel
Pay taxes
Freedom of speech, religion, and press
