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Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many people live in Antarctica?

a)

0

b)

10

c)

100

d)

1000

2.

_____ _____ is the exact position on Earth in terms of latitude and longitude.

a)

absolute location

b)

relative location

c)

place

d)

region

3.

The way people affect their environment and how their environment affects them is called _____ _____ _____.

a)

location

b)

human-environment interaction

c)

movement

d)

region

4.

Using trains, airplanes, or vehicles to transfer goods, people, or ideas is an example of __________.

a)

region

b)

place

c)

location

d)

movement

5.

A mix of human and non-human features at a given location is called ________.

a)

place

b)

region

c)

location

d)

relative location

6.

A _____ is an area with at least one unifying physical or human feature such as climate, landforms, population, or history.

a)

place

b)

region

c)

location

d)

absolute location

7.

The location of one place relative to another place is called _____ _____

a)

relative location

b)

absolute location

c)

location

d)

movement

8.

An _____ _____ is a photographic image of Earth's surface taken from the air.

a)

satellite image

b)

distortion

c)

aerial photograph

d)

projection

9.

Every map has a loss of accuracy, or ______.

a)

distortion

b)

projection

c)

satellite image

d)

scale

10.

A _____ _____ _____ (GIS) is a computer-based system that stores and uses information linked to geographic locations.

a)

satellite images

b)

projection

c)

Geographic Information System

d)

scale

11.

A way to map Earth on a flat surface is called a __________.

a)

distortion

b)

projection

c)

aerial photograph

d)

satellite image

12.

A _____ _____ is a picture of Earth's surface taken from a satellite in orbit.

a)

aerial photograph

b)

distortion

c)

projection

d)

satellite image

13.

_____ is another term for relative size.

a)

scale

b)

projection

c)

distortion

d)

aerial photograph

14.

What is Region?

a)

A small fenced area for cattle

b)

A group of places that have human and/or physical characteristics in common.

c)

An exact location on Earth.

d)

A form of worship

15.

In geography, Movement means...

a)

dancing

b)

folding maps

c)

how humans interact with the environment

d)

people, goods, or ideas moving from one place to another.

16.

Relative location is...

a)

the location of one place compared to another.

b)

the location using latitude and longitude.

c)

climate and culture.

d)

None of the above

17.

In geography, Place means...

a)

how physical and non-physical features of a location mix; like climate.

b)

someone's home address.

c)

what kind of habitat an animal occupies.

d)

moving goods, people and ideas from one place to another.

18.

Human-Environment interaction is...

a)

not a theme of geography.

b)

an exact location on Earth.

c)

how people interact with their environment.

d)

how the ocean current affects surfers.

19.

Lines of latitude and lines of longitude help us find...

a)

a treasure.

b)

a pot of gold.

c)

a place's absolute location.

d)

a place's relative location.

20.

The Prime Meridian is an example of...

a)

a line of latitude.

b)

a video game.

c)

a theme of geography.

d)

a line of longitude.

21.

The Equator is an imaginary line that separates...

a)

The North and South Pole

b)

Eastern/Western Hemispheres

c)

Northern/Southern Hemispheres

d)

The United States

22.

This is an example of a __________ map.

a)

historical

b)

thematic

c)

pictorial

d)

political

23.

This is an example of a ____________ map.

a)

historical

b)

thematic

c)

historical

d)

physical

24.

This is an example of a ____________ map.

a)

historical

b)

thematic

c)

political

d)

pictorial

25.

Examples of features that make a great map EXCEPT...

a)

key/legend

b)

locator map

c)

scale bar

d)

place

26.

This is a physical map of ___________________.

a)

Texas

b)

New Hampshire

c)

Hawaii

d)

Africa

27.

People who provide labor to produce goods and services

a)

natural resources

b)

human resources

c)

specialization

28.

Natural characteristics of the environment, such as landforms and bodies of water

a)

climate

b)

physical features

c)

human resources

29.

encourage or make easier

a)

impede

b)

promote

30.

Materials that come directly from nature that are used to produce goods and services

a)

geography

b)

human resources

c)

natural resources

31.

The study of Earth’s physical environments and how people interact with them

a)

geology

b)

geography

c)

biology

d)

chemistry

32.

People, societies, or other groups relying on each other for survival or success

a)

interdependence

b)

specialization

33.

Producing a limited number of goods and services

a)

interdependence

b)

specialization

c)

production

34.

The long-term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions

a)

variability

b)

patterns

c)

climate

35.

The natural resources, human resources, and capital goods required to produce a particular good or service

a)

Combination resources

b)

factory resources

c)

productive resources

36.

man-made tools, machinery, and technology that are used to produce goods and services

a)

capital resources

b)

human resources

c)

geographic resources

d)

supply and demand

37.
What is geography?
a)
the study of Earth
b)
the study of fossils
c)
the study of people
d)
the study of history
38.
Which of the following is a cardinal direction?
a)
northwest
b)
east
c)
southeast
d)
lake
39.
Map scale shows what?
a)
directions
b)
cities
c)
distance
d)
time
40.

What do you see in the picture?

a)

Ocean

b)

River

c)

Lake

d)

Island

41.

What do you see in the photo?

a)

Island

b)

Plain

c)

Canyon

d)

Volcano

42.

What is this an example of?

a)

River

b)

Lake

c)

Mountain

d)

Ocean

43.

What is the area where the water meets the land called?

a)

Coast

b)

Island

c)

Plain

d)

Desert

44.

An area of extreme temperatures and little percipitation is called?

a)

Desert

b)

Volcano

c)

Canyon

d)

Island

45.

Land surrounded by water on three sides is called?

a)

Ocean

b)

Peninsula

c)

Island

d)

Lake

46.

What do you see in the picture?

a)

Canyon

b)

Hill

c)

Volcano

d)

Plain

47.

Open flat land suitable for farming is called?

a)

Plain

b)

Desert

c)

Valley

d)

Peninsula

48.

An area of high elevation comparing to the surrounding land.

a)

Hill

b)

Volcano

c)

River

d)

Mountain

49.

30* 20" North Latitude and 81* 40' West Longitude is an expression of

a)

absolute location

b)

compass rose

c)

elevation

d)

relative location

50.

A compass is a tool that is used to describe one component of motion. Which component of motion does a compass describe?

a)

Direction

b)

Distance

c)

Time

d)

Speed

51.

Imaginary lines that circle the Earth parallel to the Equator.

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

c)

Equator

d)

Projection

52.

Imaginary lines that circle the Earth from Pole to Pole, measuring distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

c)

Scale

d)

Hemisphere

53.

A "half sphere," used to refer to one-half of the globe when divided into North, South, East, and West.

a)

Scale

b)

Latitude

c)

Longitude

d)

Hemisphere

54.

What element is missing from this map?

a)

scale

b)

title

c)

legend

d)

compass rose

55.

Which continent is marked by the number "1"?

a)

Asia

b)

South America

c)

Africa

d)

Europe

56.
How many oceans are there?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
4
d)
2
57.
What is larger, a state or country?
a)
State
b)
Country
58.
What is a land form?
a)
Something that someone built on the earth
b)
A natural feature on the earth's surface
c)
Something that is not natural
d)
The streets that are are around the city
59.
What are the four OCEANS?
a)
Atlantic, Palm, Indian, Water
b)
Pelican, Indian, Arctic, Water
c)
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic
d)
Europe, Indian, Atlantic, Asia
60.

What ocean do we live closest to?

a)

Arctic Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

Atlantic Ocean

61.
What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?
a)
Prime Meridian
b)
Equator
c)
North Pole
d)
South Pole
62.
a)
The map shows lines of longitude.
b)
The map shows lines of latitude.
63.
Lines of Longitude run from the _____ to the ______.
a)
East, West
b)
North, South
c)
South, East
d)
North, West
64.
The equator breaks the Earth into what two hemispheres?
a)
Eastern and Southern
b)
Northern and Southern
c)
Western and Eastern
d)
Northern and Western
65.
The Prime Meridian separates the Earth into what two hemispheres?
a)
Northern and Southern
b)
Western and Eastern
c)
Northern and Eastern
d)
Southern and Western
66.
What are the physical and human features of a location?
a)
perception
b)
place
c)
perspective
d)
landscapes
67.

What continent is pictured here?

a)

Asia

b)

Australia

c)

North America

d)

Africa

68.

What continent is pictured here?

a)

South America

b)

North America

c)

Asia

d)

Antarctica

69.
What's the Capital of Germany?
a)
Berlin
b)
Munich
c)
Frankfurt
d)
Dusseldorf
70.
Where was the Great Pyramid of Giza built?
a)
Turkey
b)
Giza
c)
Europe
d)
Egypt
71.
What is the capital city of Brazil?
a)
Sao Paulo
b)
Brasilia
c)
Rio de Janeiro
d)
Caracas
72.
What is the capital city of France?
a)
Pariss
b)
Parise
c)
Parris
d)
Paris
73.
Name the continent
a)
Europe
b)
Africa
c)
North America
d)
South America
74.
What's the capital of Italy?
a)
Rome
b)
Moscow
c)
Helsinki
d)
Boudapest
75.
What's the capital of India
a)
New Delhi
b)
Mumbai
c)
Delhi
d)
Jaipur
76.

What is the source of a river?

a)

Where the river starts its journey, usually in high places such as hills and mountains

b)

Where the river ends its journey by joining an ocean, sea or large lake

77.

What is the mouth of a river?

a)

Where the river ends its journey by joining an ocean, sea or large lake

b)

Where the river starts its journey, usually in high places such as hills and mountains

78.

Why are rivers important? Tick two

a)

They are important in the Water Cycle where water is recycled

b)

They make a place look nicer.

c)

They shape the landscape through erosion, transportation of sediment, and deposition

79.
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
a)
Washington
b)
New York
c)
Dallas
d)
Denver
80.
Where is the tremendous Big Ben?
a)
England
b)
Scotland
c)
Denmark
d)
France
81.
Where is this outstanding Hotel?
a)
Jordania
b)
The United Arab Emirates
c)
Margarita Island
d)
Hawaii
82.
Where is the awesome Opera House?
a)
California
b)
Malaysia
c)
Sydney
d)
Brusells
83.
Where is the marvelous Taj Majal?
a)
Nepal
b)
India
c)
Jordania
d)
Saudi Arabia
84.
Where is this remarkable pyramid?
a)
Guatemala
b)
Colombia
c)
The U. S. A.
d)
Mexico
85.
Where are the astonishing Petronas Towers?
a)
Yakarta
b)
Taipei
c)
Malaysia
d)
Tokyo
86.

What is this?

a)

Tokyo Skytree

b)

Eiffel Tower

c)

London Bridge

d)

Space Needle

87.

What is this?

a)

The Great Wall

b)

London Bridge

c)

Arc de Triomphe

d)

Golden Gate Bridge

88.

What is it?

a)

Big Ben

b)

Eiffel Tower

c)

Space Needle

d)

Statue of Liberty

89.

What is it?

a)

Merlion

b)

Sphinx

c)

Mount Fuji

d)

Big Ben

90.

Where can you find this landmark (The Great Pyramid)?

a)

Rome, Italy

b)

Dubai, UAE

c)

Giza, Egypt

d)

Doha, Qatar

91.

Where can you find this landmark (Christ the Redeemer)?

a)

New York, USA

b)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

c)

Paris, France

d)

Rome, Italy

92.

Why was a Coke not a great success in the beginning?

a)

because was to expensive

b)

because people didn't like the flavor

c)

because few people knew about it

93.

Angkor Wat is located in ?

a)

Russia

b)

Cambodia

c)

Africa

d)

India

94.

The Collosseum was built in ancient .....

a)

Egypt

b)

Rome

c)

Mexico

d)

Greece

95.

Where can we find this wall?

a)

Scotland

b)

China

c)

Germany

d)

Norway

96.

This building is "Pentagon". We can found it in........

a)

Malaysia

b)

USA

c)

Russia

d)

Japan

97.

What do we call this famous mountain?

a)

Suji

b)

Fuji

c)

Kuji

d)

Ruji

98.

Human made this famous tourist site. What is the name?

a)

Stonewall

b)

Stonehenge

c)

Stonedoors

d)

Stone tower

99.

What is this?

a)

Buckingham Palace

b)

Nile River

c)

Sahara Desert

d)

The White House

100.

What is this?

a)

Grand Canyon

b)

Just around the river bend

c)

Sahara Desert

d)

Taj Mahal