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Unit 2 Review

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What's a type of Physical Feature?
a)
Mountains
b)
Volcanoes
c)
Streams
d)
All of these
2.
What makes up Human Features
a)
Culture
b)
Economics
c)
Government
d)
All of these
3.
Which of these is a PHYSICAL characteristic? 
a)
major cities
b)
desert climate
c)
farming
d)
population 
4.
An area distinguished by one or more unique characteristics is a:
a)
biome.
b)
region.
c)
landscape.
d)
uniform unit.
5.

Why would geographers include the country of Egypt as part of the region of Africa, and the region of the Middle East.

a)

The religion of Egypt is Muslim, which is like the other countries in the Middle East.

b)

The Map is all green and green is a common color.

c)

The region has a high population.

d)

The Sudan is south of Egypt.

6.

What information might a geographer consider when classifying a PHYSICAL region?

a)

Landforms, climate, or plant and animal life

b)

Population

c)

Religious practices

d)

Languages and customs

7.

What information might a geographer consider when classifying a CULTURE region?

a)

Average yearly rainfall

b)

The distribution of resources

c)

Population density

d)

Language, beliefs, and customs of the people

8.

We can group states together for these following reasons...check all that apply

a)

proximity

b)

climate

c)

entertainment and attractions

d)

resources

9.

The Southwest Region is home to only four states...which one of these does not belong

a)

Texas

b)

Oklahoma

c)

Florida

d)

Arizona

10.
All of the following are basic elements that make up a culture except....
a)
Literature
b)
Animals
c)
Beliefs
d)
Art
11.
The set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people have in common.
a)
culture
b)
culture trait
c)
culture region
d)
culture diffusion
12.
An area in which people have many shared culture traits.
a)
culture trait
b)
culture region
c)
cultural diversity
d)
cultural diffusion
13.
Having a variety of cultures in the same area.
a)
ethnic group
b)
culture trait
c)
culture diversity
d)
culture region
14.
The spread of culture traits from one region to another.
a)
cultural diversity
b)
ethnic group
c)
culture
d)
cultural diffusion
15.

the way of life and beliefs about something that are shared by a particular group

a)

culture

b)

artifact

c)

archaeologist

d)

ethics

16.

Increasing interdependence of nations and peoples across the globe.

a)

Infrastructure

b)

Globalization

c)

Interdependence

d)

Specialization

17.

Sending goods to another country to sell.

a)

import

b)

export

18.

Bringing goods in from another country to sell.

a)

import

b)

export

19.

A policy in which a nation does not try to limit imports or exports by enacting tariffs (taxes on imports) or subsidies (taxes on exports).

a)

Free Trade

b)

Trade

c)

Goods

d)

Supply and Demand

20.

The development of a worldwide economy where resources flow fairly freely across borders.

a)

Globalization

b)

Economy

c)

GDP

d)

Economic Independence

21.

What are some negatives of globalization?

a)

Workers are exploited in sweatshops

b)

Pollution and deforestation

c)

Low wages for factory workers in Asia and Africa

d)

All of the answers are correct

22.

What are some positives of globalization?

a)

Cheap sneakers and clothes

b)

Cheap electronics

c)

Information is easy to access and it travels quickly (internet and social media)

d)

All of the answers are correct

23.

A negative side effect of globalization such as the spread of Covid-19 is caused by

a)

Improved sanitation resulting in resistant strains of viruses

b)

Accelerated transmission of viruses due to increased travel

c)

Health problems caused by decreased government funding

d)

Cultural movements that limit vaccinations for children

24.

The air we breathe

a)

Hydrosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Geosphere

d)

Biosphere

25.

All living things

a)

Cryosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Biosphere

26.

Solid, rocky part of Earth

a)

Geosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Cryosphere

d)

Biosphere

27.

When a river deposits sediment, which 2 spheres are interacting? (choose 2)

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

28.

When ocean water evaporates into the air, which 2 spheres are interacting? (choose 2)

a)

Geosphere

b)

Hydrosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Biosphere

29.

What is the hydrosphere?

a)

all the air and gases on the planet

b)

made up of living things

c)

the non-living soil, rocks, and minerals of the Earth

d)

the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the Earth

30.

When lake water evaporates, the interaction is between the __________ and the _____________.

a)

atmosphere and hydrosphere

b)

biosphere and geosphere

c)

hydrosphere and geosphere

d)

atmosphere and biosphere

31.

When a river current erodes the banks of the river, the interaction is between the __________ and the _____________.

a)

atmosphere and hydrosphere

b)

biosphere and geosphere

c)

hydrosphere and geosphere

d)

atmosphere and biosphere

32.

When an animal or human breathes air, the interaction is between the __________ and the _____________.

a)

atmosphere and hydrosphere

b)

biosphere and geosphere

c)

hydrosphere and biosphere

d)

atmosphere and biosphere

33.
What is the name for a community or species and its non-living environment
a)
Community
b)
Ecosystem
c)
Biosphere
d)
Biome
34.
What is the name for areas with the same kind of biotic and abiotic factors spread over a large area. 
a)
Community
b)
Ecosystem
c)
Biosphere
d)
Biome
35.
The term abiotic means;-
a)
Not a robot or robotic
b)
Living Things
c)
Water based environments
d)
Non-living things
36.
The term biotic means;-
a)
Not a robot or robotic
b)
Living Things
c)
Water based environments
d)
Non-living things
37.

A group of ecosystems with similar climates and organisms.

a)

biome

b)

landscape

c)

continent

d)

land mass

38.

Which biome has the most variety of plant species?

a)

rain forest

b)

temperate grassland

c)

tropical grassland

d)

deciduous forest

39.

One trip of the Earth around the Sun.

a)

Revolution

b)

axis

c)

sunset

d)

North Star

40.

The spinning of the Earth on its axis causing night and day.

a)

globe

b)

North Star

c)

revolution

d)

rotation

41.

Imaginary line that aligns the North and South poles.

a)

revolution

b)

night

c)

axis

d)

day

42.

One rotation on Earth is

a)

10 hours

b)

15 hours

c)

20 hours

d)

24 hours

43.

How long is a revolution of the Earth around the Sun?

a)

365 days

b)

24 hours

c)

20 years

d)

in a New York minute

44.
Earth has seasons because
a)
it has an axis
b)
the sun gets closer and farther from the sun
c)
axis is tilted as it moves around the sun
d)
the sun gets hotter
45.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice is in 
a)
March
b)
June
c)
September
d)
December
46.
In the Northern hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs in 
a)
March
b)
June
c)
September
d)
December
47.
What is the greenhouse effect?
a)
The warming of a planet due to trapped radiation.
b)
The cooling of Earth due to air pollution.
c)
The heating of a solid, such as a rock.
48.

SUnburn occurs when your skin is exposed to harmful ______ rays

a)

radio

b)

magnetic

c)

ultraviolet

d)

infrared

49.

The _________ protects Earth by absorbing large amounts of harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

a)

ozone layer

b)

mesosphere

c)

thermosphere

d)

greenhouse effect

50.

Where do the strongest tornadoes occur?

a)

Tornado Valley

b)

Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi

c)

Tornado Alley

d)

U.S.

51.

In the Northern Hemisphere a tornado spins-

a)

Clockwise

b)

Rapidly

c)

Slowly

d)

Counter Clockwise

52.

In the Southern Hemisphere a tornado spins-

a)

Counter clockwise

b)

Clockwise

c)

It doesn't spin

d)

Rapidly

53.

What qualifies as a hurricane?

a)

Costs billions in damages

b)

Winds must reach at least 72 mph

c)

Strong winds

d)

Winds must reach at least 74 mph

54.

What does a "storm surge" raise?

a)

wind speed

b)

Ocean level

c)

The Earth

d)

Homes

55.

This disaster is a large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake:

a)

Voclano

b)

Tsunami

c)

Hurricane

d)

Earthquake

56.

5. Another name for a tropical cyclone in North Pacific Ocean

a)

Typhoon

b)

Cyclone

c)

Hurricane

57.

Where is the Ring of Fire located?

a)

Atlantic Plate

b)

Pacific Plate

c)

Japanese Plate

d)

North American Plate

58.

Where is the largest abundance of US Volcanoes located?

a)

Alaska

b)

Hawaii

c)

California

d)

Washington

59.

Before a natural disaster, I have to:

a)

Contact the authorities.

b)

Build an emergency kit.

c)

Stay away from windows.

60.

During a natural disaster you should:

a)

Prepare an emergency plan.

b)

Follow the emergency plan.

c)

Prepare an emergency kit.

61.

Before the natural disaster you should:

a)

Have a flashlight, canned food, battery radio and bottled water.

b)

Stay calm.

c)

Use the stairs.

62.

During a disaster, I SHOULD NOT:

a)

use the elevator.

b)

use the stairs.

c)

get under the desk.

63.

How many categories do hurricanes have?

a)

6

b)

1

c)

5

d)

0

64.

Hurricanes begin in the _____________ .

a)

Caribbean Sea

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

Indian Ocean

65.

You should leave your important documents at home when you go to the hurricane shelter.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

True or False: Mobile homes provide adequate protection from typhoons.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Which of the following is one way someone could prepare for a storm?

a)

Buy items that need to be in the fridge

b)

Buy a lamp that needs to be plugged into the wall

c)

Buy new clothes

d)

Buy a flashlight and batteries

68.

What's the best way someone can prepare for a tornado?

a)

Go to a room with windows so you can watch the storm

b)

Go to a secure windowless room with your family

c)

Go to the store and buy food and water

d)

Get sandbags and wood for your house

69.

Disasters have several key elements in common, Select ALL that apply

a)

They are relatively unexpected, with little or no warning or opportunity to prepare.

b)

Available personnel and emergency services may be overwhelmed initially by demands for their services

c)

Lives, health, and the environment are endangered.

d)

They typically only cause monetary damage that can be fixed

70.

Damage to ________________may severely restrict the abilities of police, fire, and emergency medical services in that disaster.

a)

Infrastructure

b)

Banks

c)

Mental Health

71.

A thunderstorm with a persistent rotating updraft. Responsible for a remarkably high percentage of severe weather events - especially tornadoes, extremely large hail and damaging straight-line winds.

a)

Tornado

b)

Training thunderstorms

c)

Supercell

d)

Cumulonimbus

72.

A product issued by NWS local offices indicating that a particular weather hazard is either imminent or has been reported. This indicates the need to take action to protect life and property

a)

Watch

b)

Warning

c)

Advisory

d)

Hazard

73.

An NWS product indicating that a particular hazard is possible, i.e., that conditions are more favorable than usual for its occurrence.

a)

Warning

b)

Watch

c)

Advisory

d)

Hazard

74.
When packing for a pet 
a)
one does not need to pack for a pet because they will be able to get their own food.
b)
A separate kit is needed with food, medicine, water, and toys.
c)
the only thing needed is separate water for them.
d)
all you need to pack is medicine
75.
Why do emergency kits need to be restocked, if they have not been used in a while.
a)
they do not need to be restocked
b)
to make sure you still like the food you have in it
c)
because i said so 
d)
food can expire, and some electronics might not work
76.
If there is a lot of smoke in your house during a fire you should...
a)
Jump out of the nearest window
b)
Hold your breath and run really fast
c)
Breath in and out, the smoke won't hurt you
d)
Crawl low to the ground because smoke rises. Then choose the safest exit.
77.

How often should you check the batteries in the smoke detector?

a)

4 times a year

b)

1 time a year

c)

5 times a year

d)

2 times a year

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