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JSA Common Assessment #1 Review

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This picture shows an example of how people -

a)

modify their physical environment

b)

practice their religion

c)

physical environment

d)

migrate to different countries

2.

One way people adapt to their natural environment is by -

a)

attending school

b)

using air conditioning

c)

voting in elections

d)

wearing a jacket in the winter

3.

Natural Resources

● Oil

● Natural Gas

● Coal


These natural resources impact a country’s -

a)

education

b)

civil rights

c)

economy

d)

politics

4.

A person who lived through this event most likely -

a)

got a new job

b)

had their house damaged

c)

voted in an election

d)

rode a bike

5.

Use the world map to answer the following question: Which list below matches the continents correctly?

a)

1-Asia, 2-Africa, 5-South America

b)

1-India, 2-Europe, 5-Africa

c)

1-China, 2-Africa, 5-North America

d)

1-Asia, 2-Europe, 5-South America

6.

Which ocean touches North America, South America, Europe, and Africa?

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Arctic Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Atlantic Ocean

7.

The United States is located on the continent labeled--

a)

1

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

8.

A and B on the map are respectively the --

a)

Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean

b)

Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean

d)

Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean

9.

What kind of map should be drawn to show the borders between cities or countries?

a)

Political map

b)

Physical map

c)

Elevation map

d)

Historical map

10.

What element of the map tells direction?

a)

Key

b)

Compass Rose

c)

Scale

d)

Lines of latitude and longitude

11.

What is added to a map to tell people how far one place is from another place?

a)

Lines of latitude and longitude

b)

Key

c)

Compass Rose

d)

Scale

12.

What could be added to a map to tell people what all the different icons (symbols) represent?

a)

Compass rose

b)

Key (Legend)

c)

Title

d)

Scale

13.

North, South, East, West are --

a)

Compass rose

b)

Cardinal directions

c)

Legend

d)

Intermediate directions

14.

North America and South America are in the --

a)

Eastern Hemisphere

b)

Northern Hemisphere

c)

Southern Hemisphere

d)

Western Hemisphere

15.

ZERO (0) Degree Longitude on the world map represents the --

a)

Tropic of Capricorn

b)

Africa

c)

Equator

d)

Prime Meridian

16.

Geographers use a grid system on maps to --

a)

reveal patterns of migrations

b)

define the elevation of mountains

c)

determine the position of a location

d)

predict weather patterns in a regions

17.

The box above shows how different groups throughout history have made -

a)

economic growth

b)

social classes

c)

religious reforms

d)

political contributions

18.

Which of the following do the USA and Canada have in common?

a)

Arctic archipelago (chain of islands)

b)

Appalachian Mountains

c)

French-speaking population

d)

Great Plains

19.

What is the 0° latitude line called?

a)

Equator

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

Tropic of Cancer

d)

Arctic Circle

20.

What is the 0° longitude line called?

a)

Equator

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

Tropic of Cancer

d)

Arctic Circle

21.

A specific description of where a place is located such as an address or grid address using latitude and longitude is known as...

a)

absolute location

b)

relative location

c)

general location

d)

scale direction

22.

What would you use a political map for?

a)

to locate physical features

b)

to determine an area's climate

c)

to tell how densely populated a place is

d)

to locate a country or city

23.

Which of the following would you NOT typically find on a physical map?

a)

landforms

b)

oceans

c)

capital cities

24.

Which state is the farthest North?

a)

Minnesota

b)

South Carolina

c)

Ohio

d)

New Mexico

25.

Which state is the farthest to the south?

a)

Oregon

b)

Wisconsin

c)

Kansas

d)

Texas

26.

If a plane was at 20°S, 60°E, what would it be flying over?

a)

North America

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

Antarctica

27.

If a plane was at 40°N, 100°W, what would it be flying over?

a)

Africa

b)

North America

c)

Asia

d)

Atlantic Ocean

28.

The pattern of weather over a long period of time is known as...

a)

density

b)

weather

c)

climate

d)

vegetation

29.

Which month sees the MOST rainfall in Mexico City, Mexico?

a)

April

b)

May

c)

July

d)

November

30.

What kind of information about Minneapolis, Minnesota is shown on the graph?

a)

population density

b)

climate patterns

c)

vegetation zones

d)

economic activities

31.

What do we call the area where water meets land?

a)

basin

b)

coast

c)

gulf

d)

plains

32.

An example of a physical map is a...

a)

population density map

b)

economic activity map

c)

land use map

d)

vegetation map

33.

An example of a human geography map is a...

a)

climate map

b)

population density map

c)

physical map

d)

vegetation map

34.

Which of the following are examples of natural resources?

a)

coal

b)

iron

c)

uranium

d)

all of these are examples of natural resources

35.

This picture shows a region with a population density that represents which type of area?

a)

fewer than 2 people per square mile (very low pop density)

b)

rural

c)

suburban

d)

urban

36.

The picture shows a region with a population density of which type of area?

a)

rural

b)

suburban

c)

more than 250 people per square mile (Very high pop density)

d)

urban

37.

Hydroelectric power requires moving _____ to generate electricity.

a)

rivers

b)

wind

c)

solar energy

d)

atomic particles

38.

The spread of cultural beliefs is called -

a)

economic profit

b)

religious tolerance

c)

cultural diffusion

d)

government diffusion

39.

The box shows how different groups throughout history have made -  

a)

economic growth

b)

social classes

c)

religious reforms

d)

political contributions

40.

What are the three most practiced religions in the world?

a)

Taoism, Sikhism, Christianity

b)

Hinduism, Christianity, Islam

c)

Judaism, Islam, Sikhism

d)

Christianity, Taoism, Judaism

41.

Which of the items listed is an example of citizens' rights (pick two)

a)

Serve on a jury

b)

Choose where to live or where to travel

c)

Pay taxes

d)

Freedom of speech, religion, and press

42.

Which of the items listed is an example of citizens' responsibilities (pick two)?

a)

Serve on a jury

b)

Choose where to live or where to travel

c)

Pay taxes

d)

Freedom of speech, religion, and press