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WorksheetsSol Practic test World Geography
Total questions: 81
Worksheet time: 43mins
Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?
?
Tropical
Subarctic
Humid continental
Marine west coast
Which country contains the latitude and longitude 15°S, 45°W?
Brazil
Italy
Madagascar
Australia
Which two cities have opposite seasons?
Boston and Madrid
Warsaw and Alexandria
Calgary and Durban
Johannesburg and Brasilia
This statement is an example of-
absolute location
a primary source
a thematic map
mental mapping
This type of map is used to show-
elevation
population
natural resources
political boundaries
This symbol identifies which feature of a map?
Orientation
Contour
Distance
Projection
On this map, industrial activity is represented by -
shades
lines
symbols
letters
Which weather phenomenon is shown in this photograph?
Tornado
Hurricane
Blizzard
Mistral
Which activity depends primarily on polar map projections?
Satellite imaging
Airline navigation
Data collection
Land surveying
Monsoons are most commonly found in —
northeastern Europe
western Africa
southern Asia
southwestern Australia
According to this map, which numbered state has the highest population growth rate?
1
2
3
4
Which city is located closest to the prime meridian?
Montreal, Canada
London, England
Moscow, Russia
Stockholm, Sweden
Which map would be the most useful in determining the precipitation levels in Turkey?
What are the climate characteristics of low-latitude nations?
Warm summers and cold winters
Warm summers and warm winters
Cool summers and cold winters
Cool summers and warm winters
In which climate would this type of vegetation be found?
Tropical
Mediterranean
Tundra
Arid
30°N, 120°E is located within the continent of —
Asia
Europe
Australia
North America
Which source would provide the most accurate information about a group’s culture?
Satellite images
Field work
World globe
Elevation maps
Which South American country does NOT border the Pacific Ocean?
Peru
Chile
Ecuador
Brazil
Distortion is a problem when mapping Earth because —
Earth’s curved surface is transferred to a flat surface
current map-producing technology is limited
Earth’s populations are constantly changing
climate conditions are difficult to measure
This peninsula has been divided as the result of —
religious differences
a political dispute
a language barrier
physical characteristics
Which term do geographers use to classify an area with unifying physical characteristics?
Location
Orientation
Region
Perception
The structure in this photograph is most closely associated with the culture of which region?
Siberia
Southwest Asia
Europe
North America
Which city contains these three religious monuments?
Istanbul
Rome
Mecca
Jerusalem
During the time of Christopher Columbus, which continent would have been most accurately mapped
Europe
Asia
South America
North America
Which of these is a correct addition to the table?
Buenos Aires in Column A
Sydney in Column A
Madrid in Column B
Toronto in Column B
In the 1990s, ethnic diversity as a divisive force best described conditions in which country?
Brazil
Japan
Switzerland
Yugoslavia
Which religion is most widely practiced within the regions of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Pakistan was created to address the conflict between which two religious groups?
Buddhists and Muslims
Christians and Hindus
Buddhists and Christians
Muslims and Hindus
Which region is described by this list?
Central America
Sub-Saharan Africa
Middle East
Scandinavian Peninsula
The site shown in this photograph is part of the cultural landscape of —
Southeast Asia
North Africa
Eastern Europe
Latin America
Kurdistan is an example of which type of cultural region?
Economic
Political
Language
Ethnic
Which landform in the United States is most closely identified with the characteristics in this box?
Great Plains
Canadian Shield
Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountains
Which religious group is associated with worshiping in mosques?
Christians
Muslims
Buddhists
Hindus
Which factor explains why a number of animal species are unique to Australia?
Diverse vegetation
Rough terrain
Humid climate
Geographic isolation
The darker-shaded region is a —
colonial province
neutral country
disputed territory
demilitarized zone
Which list contains only examples of cultural regions?
Latin America, Sahara, European Union (EU)
Amazon rainforest, Sunbelt, Middle East
Great Plains, Low Countries, Scandinavia
Chinatowns, Wheat Belt, Francophone world
The main agricultural product in this geographic region is —
wheat
corn
rice
beans
Which factor is most directly related to the level of economic development of a country?
Urbanization
Climate
Language
Religion
Which process is described by this diagram?
Desertification
Deposition
Erosion
Pollution
Which landforms are most likely affected by the creation of polders?
Deserts
Plateaus
Highlands
Lowlands
This graph supports the conclusion that the United States is reliant on the growth of —
city centers
airline travel
commuter railways
road construction
Industrialization and economic development affect human settlement patterns by —
prohibiting people from inhabiting harsh climate regions
enabling people to live farther from natural resources
permitting mass migration to rural areas
causing the rapid decline of urban populations
Based on this data, what is one reason the infant mortality rate is higher in Angola than in Botswana?
The population is greater in Botswana.
The literacy rate in Angola for males 15 to 24 is higher.
Fewer births are attended by skilled professionals in Angola.
Many of the women in Botswana are 50 and older.
According to this map, in which of these countries are three different religions practiced?
Laos
Cambodia
Thailand
Malaysia
These nations are able to make these donations because they are —
military power
the wealthiest in the world
the largest in the world
developing economies
Which geographic factor has most contributed to the environmental strain on the darker-shaded area on this map?
Change of political borders
Desertification
Urbanization
Irrigation of public lands
Which natural hazard is most likely to cause crop failures in the Great Plains region of the United States?
Drought
Earthquake
Seasonal flooding
Volcanic eruption
The Commonwealth of Nations primarily consists of former —
Spanish protectorates
French mandates
British colonies
Soviet republics
What is the main function of the darker-shaded region on this map?
Resource protection
Business development
Waste disposal
Tourist attraction
What do these cities have in common?
Harbor sites
Mountainous peaks
Pilgrimage destinations
Government centers
What was the primary reason for establishing the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
Regulating global market prices of oil
Increasing underwater exploration of oil
Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
Urban Areas
Free Trade Regions
Integrated Neighborhoods
Regional Conservation Offices
Which statement refers to the geographic situation of Timbuktu, Mali?
Manufacturing center on the Silk Road
Commercial center along Trans-Sahara trade routes
Administrative center of straits and land bridge to Europe
? Transportation center between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Which economic behavior is best demonstrated by ghost towns?
When resources are exhausted, people move elsewhere.
As towns grow, there is less need for government services.
Increased agricultural productivity leads to fewer farm towns.
Increased urban sprawl leads to less land available for farming.
Chinatown, in Los Angeles, California, is an example of a regional spatial division based primarily on —
religious beliefs
economic interests
cultural similarities
political advantages
Which factor is least important in selecting the location for a factory?
Access to schools
Distribution of populations
Zoning laws
Transportation networks
Which list correctly ranks this country’s levels of economic activity from largest to smallest?
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
Secondary, Tertiary, Primary
Secondary, Primary, Tertiary
Which change occurred as a result of industrialization?
Factory systems replaced cottage industries.
Subsistence farming replaced commercial agriculture.
Military production replaced consumer industries.
Surface transportation replaced air transportation.
What conclusion can be drawn from this excerpt?
Economic alliances are formed for resource conservation.
There is competition for resources among countries.
The price of gasoline is declining in developing countries.
Modern industry uses minimal amounts of petroleum.
Which factor most discourages the use of these types of resources?
Financial profits
Employment levels
Environmental issues
Technological developments
Which type of economic activity requires extensive areas of land?
Industrial manufacturing
Commercial agriculture
Petroleum extraction
Retail business
The expanded use of computers in the workplace has led to the increased —
demand for unskilled laborers
speed in the exchange of information
distance employees must commute
expense of international communications
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
Low average age
High average income
High literacy rates
Low disease rates
In which country would a clothing company most likely locate its jeans factory?
1
2
3
4
What are some negative issues related to solar and wind energy?
contamination
waste byproducts
high cost and aesthetics
transportation of fossil fuels
The hot, dry areas on the leeward slopes of the Rocky Mountains
is created by –
El Nino
rain shadow effect
Tropical crops such as bananas and cacao along with rice and
sugarcane are grown in which vertical climate zone?
Tierra templada
Tierra helada
Tierra caliente
Tierra fria
The Albanians, Bosnians, Croats and Serbs all had ethnic
differences in –
Germany
Northern Ireland
Former Yugoslavia
Italy
Which number is closest to the region of Siberia?
1
2
3
4
Which is a cultural region that can be found in Turkey, Iraq, Iran
and Syria with its ethnic group having no country of its own?
Armenia (Armenian)
Kurdistan (Kurd)
Uzbekistan (Uzbek)
Kazakhstan (Kazakh)
The Congo River is labeled with number –
1
2
3
4
Which number is closest to where the Niger River is located?
1
2
3
4
Which major river system is shown on this map?
Nile
Indus
These dolls are a traditional cultural craft in -
Russia
Latin America
Mexico is linked more to Central and South America than to North America because of the way geographers define -
cultural regions
economic regions
Which activity depends primarily on polar map projections?
Data collection
Airline navigation
Which city is located closest to the prime meridian?
London, England
Montreal, Canada
What are the climate characteristics of low-latitude nations?
Warm summers and warm winters
Warm summers and cold winters
Arid
Tropical
Which list contains only examples of cultural regions?
Chinatowns, Wheat Belt, Francophone world
Latin America, Sahara, European Union (EU)
Amazon rainforest, Sunbelt, Middle East
Desertification
Irrigation of public lands
