Free Printable geography #1

1.

Which of the following identifies the two main parts of Geography

a)

Human Geography and Physical Geography

b)

Historian and Geographers

c)

Physical properties and Societies

d)

Compass and Compass Rose

2.

_______ is temperature and weather patterns over long periods of time

a)

Weather

b)

Topography

c)

Climate

d)

Geography

3.

What do Geographers study? Choose Three Options

a)

Geographers focus on studying the experiences of humans and how and why the changed over time.

b)

Geographers analyze spatial patterns

c)

Geographers study topography and Climate

d)

Geographers study the interaction between physical and human geography.

4.

Because water ___________, ocean currents have a great effect on climate.

a)

cannot hold heat

b)

hold large amounts of heat

c)

moves more slowly than air

d)

stays colder than air

5.

During an El Nino event, wids in the western Pacific Ocean strengthen and push __________________ eastward

a)

warm water

b)

warm air

c)

cold water

d)

cold air

6.

Seasonal changes in daylight hours and climatic conditions are caused by

a)

lunar phases

b)

ocean currents

c)

the 23.5 degrees tilt of Earth's axis

d)

the annual change of distance from sun to Earth

7.

Seasonal changes in daylight hours and climatic conditions are caused by

a)

lunar phases

b)

ocean currents

c)

the 23.5 degrees tilt of Earth's axis

d)

the annual change of distance from sun to Earth

8.

Latitude strongly influences climate becasue ________ solar energy falls on areas that are closer to the equator than to the poles.

a)

the same amount of

b)

sometimes less

c)

more

d)

less

9.

Climate in a regions is

a)

Determined only by seasonal daylight hours

b)

Never affected by ocean currents

c)

the atmospheric conditions on a given day

d)

the long-term, prevailing atmospheric conditions

10.

The greenhouse effect makes Earth

a)

colder

b)

warmer

c)

none of the above

11.

______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.

a)

climate

b)

weather

c)

forecast

d)

sunlight

12.

Land closer to the equator is

a)

colder.

b)

warmer.

c)

dry.

13.

Average weather conditions of a region year after year

a)

weather

b)

season

c)

cold front

d)

climate

14.

The condition of the atmosphere, such as temperature, cloud cover, wind speed and rainfall

a)

climate

b)

weather

c)

trend

d)

season

15.

What climate does a desert have?

a)

Tropical

b)

Polar

c)

Arid/Dry

d)

Temperate

16.

Which part of our planet receives the most direct sunlight?

a)

near the poles.

b)

near the equator

c)

the bottom half

d)

the core

17.

Describe the climate for the polar zone.

a)

Very cold

b)

Very hot

c)

Different seasons (hot, cold, warm, cool)

18.

Antarctica is cold all the time. What is it's climate?

a)

Tropical

b)

Polar

c)

Arid/Dry

d)

Temperate

19.

Temperatures in the TEMPERATE ZONES are...

a)

cold all year

b)

always warm

c)

warm in summer and cold in winter

20.

Temperatures in the TROPICAL ZONES are...

a)

cold and rainny all year

b)

always warm and rainny

c)

warm in summer and cold in winter

21.

What zone is the United States in?

a)

Temperate

b)

Polar

c)

Tropical

22.

Which climate zone gets the least amount of precipitation?

a)

Tropical Rain Forest

b)

Steppe

c)

Highland

d)

Desert

23.

What are the characteristics of a desert climate?

a)

Cold & Dry

b)

Hot & Dry

c)

Dry

d)

Cactus filled

24.

What zone is the equator in?

a)

Temperate

b)

Polar

c)

Tropical

25.

Which zone gets the most rainfall?

a)

Polar

b)

Tropical

c)

Temperate

26.

The coldest places on the Earth are:

a)

in the middle of the globe

b)

in the temperate zone

c)

in the polar zone

27.

The climate in the tropical zone is...

a)

Extremely cold

b)

Short summers

c)

Long winters

d)

Hot and humid

28.

The climate is...

a)

The typical state of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

b)

The state of the atmosphere at a particular time.

29.

The line drawn between the Arctic Circle and the Equator on a map is called

a)

the Tropic of Cancer

b)

the Tropic of Capricorn

30.

The earth is colder where it is --------- from the sun.

a)

nearest

b)

farthest

31.

In the temperate zone, there are ------ distinct seasons

a)

four

b)

five

c)

three

d)

six

32.

__________ is the movement of water in the atmosphere

a)

The waste cycle

b)

The water cycle

33.

Name the hemispheres of the earth made by the Equator.

a)

Northern and Southern hemispheres.

b)

Western and Eastern hemispheres

c)

both of these

d)

none of these

34.

What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?

a)

Prime Meridian

b)

Equator

c)

North Pole

d)

South Pole

35.

Latitude 231/2° N is called

a)

Tropic of Capricorn

b)

Arctic circle

c)

Tropic of Cancer

d)

Antarctic circle

36.

Latitude 661/2° south of the equator is known as

a)

Antarctic circle

b)

Arctic circle

c)

Equator

d)

Prime meridian

37.

the antarctic circle lies near

a)

the northern hemisphere

b)

the southern hemisphere

c)

the eastern hemisphere

38.

the tropic of Capricorn is located at

a)

23 1/2 degrees to the north of the equator

b)

63 1/2 degrees south of the equator

c)

23 1/2 degrees to the south of equator

d)

64 1/2 degrees to the north of equator

39.

The five themes of geography include location, place, movement, region, and __________.

a)

human-environment interaction

b)

physical systems

c)

the world in spatial terms

d)

uses of geography

40.

The process of erosion can be best described as movement of weathered materials by...?

a)

River Systems

b)

Tectonic Forces

c)

Wind, Water, and Ice

d)

Human-Environment Interaction

41.

Which of these best defines weathering?

a)

The process of rocks/soil breaking down over time

b)

The movement of broken rocks/soil by natural forces

c)

The changing of temperature by seasons

42.

Which form of erosion is responsible for creating the formation of this landform?

a)

Water Erosion

b)

Wind Erosion

c)

Ice Erosion

d)

Chemical Erosion

43.

What is the key difference between weathering and erosion?

a)

Time

b)

Movement

c)

Temperature

d)

Elevation

44.

a specific physical feature of the Earth’s surface

a)

biosphere

b)

biomes

c)

hydrosphere

d)

landforms

45.

a particular method that brings changes to the physical or human geography

a)

processes

b)

patterns

c)

geography

d)

human geography

46.

the creation of organic matter formed from weathered rock, air, and water

a)

soil building process

b)

climate

c)

erosion

d)

tectonic forces

47.

the water areas of Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, ground water, glaciers and water vapor

a)

hydrosphere

b)

lithosphere

c)

biosphere

d)

atmosphere

48.

study of the Earth’s people, places, features, and environment from a spatial perspective

a)

processes

b)

geography

c)

patterns

d)

human geography

49.

the areas of Earth that support plant and animal life

a)

biosphere

b)

atmosphere

c)

hydrosphere

d)

lithosphere

50.

physical process involving the movement of the Earth’s crust

a)

tectonic forces

b)

erosion

c)

soil building process

d)

climate

51.

the wearing away of the Earth’s surface caused by the movement of water, ice, or wind

a)

erosion

b)

tectonic forces

c)

soil building process

d)

climate

52.

a pattern of the combination of precipitation and temperature over time

a)

climate

b)

soil building process

c)

biomes

d)

processes

53.

A Plate Boundary where two plates move toward each other is called

a)

Convergent Boundary

b)

Divergent Boundary

c)

Transform Boundary

d)

Subduction

54.

A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other is called

a)

Divergent Boundary

b)

Convergent Boundary

c)

Transform Boundary

d)

Subduction

55.

Convergent Plate Movement can create

a)

Rifts

b)

Mountains

c)

Ocean Ridges

d)

Radiation

56.

Divergent Plate movement can create

a)

Convection Currents

b)

Conduction

c)

Mountains

d)

Rifts and ocean ridges

57.

When pressure builds between two tectonic plates, it can suddenly release causing a (an) ______________________

a)

Earthquake

b)

Volcano

c)

Convection Current

d)

Gravitational Pull

58.

Mountains form from ...

a)

plates sliding past one another

b)

collision of plates

c)

plates moving away from each other

59.

During sea floor spreading, molten material rises up from the mantle...

a)

along the continents

b)

at the mid ocean ridges

c)

deep ocean trenches

d)

at north and south poles

60.

a tectonic plate boundary where two plates collide, come together, or crash into each other

a)

transform

b)

divergent

c)

convergent

d)

strike-slip

61.

boundary between tectonic plates in which the two plates move away from each other, and new crust is created between them

a)

transform

b)

divergent

c)

convergent

d)

strike-slip

62.

a valley formed by the separation of tectonic plates

a)

deep ocean trench

b)

rift valley

c)

oceanic ridge

63.

a valley formed by the separation of tectonic plates

a)

deep ocean trench

b)

rift valley

c)

oceanic ridge

64.

the wearing away of the Earth’s surface caused by the movement of water, ice, or wind

a)

Plate Tectonics

b)

Erosion

c)

Lithosphere shifting process

d)

Magic

65.

the creation of organic matter formed from weathered rock, air, and water

a)

Plate Tectonics

b)

Farming

c)

Erosion

d)

Soil Building Process

66.

the creation of organic matter formed from weathered rock, air, and water

a)

Plate Tectonics

b)

Farming

c)

Erosion

d)

Soil Building Process

67.

All of the water found on Earth and in the atmosphere is called the ___________

a)

biosphere

b)

hydrosphere

c)

geosphere

d)

atmosphere

68.

The ______________ is all the water on the Earth and in the atmosphere.

a)

biosphere

b)

geosphere

c)

hydrosphere

d)

hypersphere

69.

The part of Earth that is made up of all living things

a)

biosphere

b)

hemisphere

c)

geosphere

d)

hydrosphere

70.

a specific physical feature of the Earth’s surface

a)

Physical Geography

b)

Landforms

c)

Geography

d)

Rain Shadow effect

71.

the solid surface of Earth, including the soil and landforms

a)

Lithosphere

b)

Biomes

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Atmosphere

72.

the gaseous area of air surrounding Earth

a)

Biosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Tectonics

d)

Lithosphere

73.

physical process involving the movement of the Earth’s crust

a)

Erosion

b)

Soil Building Process

c)

Plate Tectonics

d)

Physical Geography

74.

the wearing away of the Earth’s surface caused by the movement of water, ice, or wind

a)

Plate Tectonics

b)

Erosion

c)

Lithosphere shifting process

d)

Magic

75.

the creation of organic matter formed from weathered rock, air, and water

a)

Plate Tectonics

b)

Farming

c)

Erosion

d)

Soil Building Process

76.

Which of these are the Zones of Latitude?

a)

Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Tropical Wet and Tropical Dry

b)

Hot, Cold, Medium

c)

Tropical, Temperate, Polar

77.

The Solstice is the day when...

a)

The sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer/Capricorn

b)

Exactly half of the Earth is getting sunlight at one time

c)

Fall begins

d)

Spring Begins

78.

Include the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere

a)

Weathering

b)

Earth System

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Gradual Change

79.

causes high winds and large amounts of rainfall affecting the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere; can uproot plants, stones, or other loose materials affecting the lithosphere; can cause loss of plant, animal and human life affecting the biosphere

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

c)

Summer

d)

Hurricanes

80.

What causes most earthquakes?

a)

Wind blowing very hard.

b)

The core moving.

c)

Plates rubbing on each other.

d)

Rocks rolling down hill.

81.

What causes most earthquakes?

a)

Wind blowing very hard.

b)

The core moving.

c)

Plates rubbing on each other.

d)

Rocks rolling down hill.

82.

The movement of the earth’s plates causes

a)

cyclones

b)

earthquakes

c)

thunderstorms

83.

The movement of the earth’s plates causes

a)

cyclones

b)

earthquakes

c)

thunderstorms

84.

impacts precipitation levels causing periods of drought and flooding affecting all spheres

a)

La Nina

b)

El NIno

c)

El Baby Yoda

d)

La Chancla

85.

impacts precipitation levels causing periods of drought and flooding affecting all spheres

a)

La Nina

b)

El NIno

c)

El Baby Yoda

d)

La Chancla

86.

How is a volcano formed?

a)

When hot air and cold air mix

b)

A volcano is formed when there is displacement.

c)

A volcano is formed when hot molten rock, ash and gases escape from an opening in the Earth's surface.

d)

When the sun shines on rocks and makes the insides hot.

87.

How is a volcano formed?

a)

When hot air and cold air mix

b)

A volcano is formed when there is displacement.

c)

A volcano is formed when hot molten rock, ash and gases escape from an opening in the Earth's surface.

d)

When the sun shines on rocks and makes the insides hot.

88.

climate regions are located in higher elevations no matter the latitude.

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Highland

89.

climate regions are located in higher elevations no matter the latitude.

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Highland

90.

climate region is characterized by variations in temperatures and low rainfall. This climate zone is most commonly sub divided into desert or steppe.

a)

colder climate

b)

warmer climate

c)

moderate climate

d)

arid/dry

91.

climate region is characterized by variations in temperatures and low rainfall. This climate zone is most commonly sub divided into desert or steppe.

a)

colder climate

b)

warmer climate

c)

moderate climate

d)

arid/dry

92.

climate region is located in the low latitudes and characterized by warm temperatures year round and abundant rainfall. Within the tropical climate region are the sub regions of tropical rainforest and savanna.

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Savannas

93.

climate region is located in the low latitudes and characterized by warm temperatures year round and abundant rainfall. Within the tropical climate region are the sub regions of tropical rainforest and savanna.

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Savannas

94.

climate region is located in the mid latitudes and is characterized by seasonal temperature variations and seasonal precipitations variations. Within the temperate climate region are the sub regions of marine west coast, Mediterranean, humid subtropical and humid continental. Humid subtropical climates vary around the globe.

a)

warmer climate

b)

colder climate

c)

moderate climate

d)

temperate

95.

climate region is located in the mid latitudes and is characterized by seasonal temperature variations and seasonal precipitations variations. Within the temperate climate region are the sub regions of marine west coast, Mediterranean, humid subtropical and humid continental. Humid subtropical climates vary around the globe.

a)

warmer climate

b)

colder climate

c)

moderate climate

d)

temperate

96.

What do these physical processes create - glacial erosion and tectonic forces

a)

valley

b)

canyon

c)

mountain

d)

plain

97.

glacial erosion is a physical process that causes

a)

valley

b)

deltas

c)

mountain

d)

Fjord

98.

wind erosion is a physical process that causes

a)

valley

b)

deltas

c)

Sand dunes

d)

Fjord

99.

soil building and water erosionare physical processes that causes

a)

valley

b)

deltas

c)

Sand dunes

d)

Fjord

100.

As water flows at the mouth of a river and shift sediment into different areas it creates deltas. What physical process is responsible for this landform

a)

valley

b)

droughts

c)

erosion

d)

Fjord

101.

region is located in the higher latitudes and is characterized by generally low temperatures, low precipitation, long winters and short summers. Within this climate region there are the sub regions of subarctic, tundra, and ice caps

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Savannas

102.

region is located in the higher latitudes and is characterized by generally low temperatures, low precipitation, long winters and short summers. Within this climate region there are the sub regions of subarctic, tundra, and ice caps

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Savannas

103.

region is located in the mid latitudes and is characterized by seasonal temperature variations and seasonal precipitations variations. Within the this climate region are the sub regions of marine west coast, Mediterranean, humid subtropical and humid continental. Humid subtropical climates vary around the globe.

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Savannas

104.

region is located in the mid latitudes and is characterized by seasonal temperature variations and seasonal precipitations variations. Within the this climate region are the sub regions of marine west coast, Mediterranean, humid subtropical and humid continental. Humid subtropical climates vary around the globe.

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Savannas

105.

climate region is located in the low latitudes and characterized by warm temperatures year round and abundant rainfall. Within this climate region are the sub regions of tropical rainforest and savanna.

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Savannas

106.

climate region is characterized by variations in temperatures and low rainfall. This climate zone is most commonly sub divided into desert or steppe

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

arid/dry

107.

climate regions are located in higher elevations no matter the latitude.

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Highland

108.

are defined by a specific community of plants and animals that inhabit that region. Biomes are classified into four main categories: forests, grasslands, deserts, and tundra

a)

Temperate

b)

Biomes or ecosystems

c)

Polar

d)

arid/dry

109.

– found in the mid latitudes where the climate is characterized by plentiful rainfall, moderate temperatures, and cool winters. Characterized by trees that lose their leaves after changing colors in the fall.

a)

Temperate Deciduous Forest

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Savannas

110.

– found in temperate climate zones where the summers are warm and the winters are cool and rainfall is adequate. Evergreens predominate and these forests can be found in coastal areas that experience mild winters and heavy rainfall as well as inland in mountainous areas.

a)

Temperate Deciduous Forest

b)

Tropical

c)

Temperate Coniferous Forest

d)

Savannas

111.

– the world’s largest biome is located in the highest northern latitudes where average temperatures and average precipitation are low and are characterized by evergreen coniferous forests. Animals living in this biome must adapt to very cold temperatures.

a)

Temperate Deciduous Forest

b)

Taiga or Boreal Forest

c)

Temperate Coniferous Forest

d)

Savannas

112.

– the world’s largest biome is located in the highest northern latitudes where average temperatures and average precipitation are low and are characterized by evergreen coniferous forests. Animals living in this biome must adapt to very cold temperatures.

a)

Temperate Deciduous Forest

b)

Taiga or Boreal Forest

c)

Temperate Coniferous Forest

d)

Savannas

113.

– found in tropical areas near the equator where the climate is characterized by plentiful rainfall and warm year round temperatures. This biome is home to a great variety of plant and animal life.

a)

Temperate Deciduous Forest

b)

Tropical Rainforests

c)

Temperate Coniferous Forest

d)

Biomes or ecosystems

114.

– found in climates that are experience low levels of rainfall, therefore there is an absence of trees. This biome is home to large grazing animals.

a)

Temperate Deciduous Forest

b)

Taiga or Boreal Forest

c)

Temperate Coniferous Forest

d)

Steppes

115.

– found in climates that experience low levels of rainfall, yet have a little more than steppes and therefore have some trees. Also home to a variety of large animal species.

a)

Temperate Deciduous Forest

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Savannas

116.

are distinguished by a lack of rainfall, usually less than ten inches per year and can be hot or cold. These climate conditions require the plants and the animals in this biome to adapt to the extreme conditions.

a)

Temperate Deciduous Forest

b)

Tropical

c)

Deserts

d)

Savannas

117.

Found almost entirely in the Northern Hemisphere near the Arctic Ocean, it is characterized by low amounts of precipitation and extremely cold temperatures. Permafrost or frozen subsoil makes it difficult to sustain plant life in this biome; therefore this biome lacks trees and is distinguished by small shrubs and low growing plants.

a)

Temperate Deciduous Forest

b)

Tropical

c)

Deserts

d)

Tundra or Arctic Biome

118.

have allowed for faster transportation of goods to market and the settlement of people to varied locations,

a)

Dredging

b)

Canals

c)

Highways and roads

d)

Railroads

119.

have facilitated the transportation of goods to market and allowed for economic activities to move from city centers

a)

Dredging

b)

Canals

c)

Highways and roads

d)

Railroads

120.

facilitate the faster transportation of goods to market by water promoting economic development

a)

Dredging

b)

Canals

c)

Highways and roads

d)

Railroads

121.

allows for the creation of deeper ports and creation of land such as the Hong Kong airport

a)

Dredging

b)

Canals

c)

Highways and roads

d)

Railroads

122.

allow for the renewable creation of energy

a)

Nuclear power

b)

Oil drilling/Hydraulic fracturing

c)

Dams and

Hydroelectric Power

d)

Wind/Solar Power

123.

provide for widespread access to electricity and control of flooding

a)

Nuclear power

b)

Oil drilling/Hydraulic fracturing

c)

Dams and

Hydroelectric Power

d)

Wind/Solar Power

124.

increase the amount of oil extracted; may have environmental implications

a)

Nuclear power

b)

Oil drilling/Hydraulic fracturing

c)

Dams and

Hydroelectric Power

d)

Wind/Solar Power

125.

provides an alternative source of energy, but poses a risk for human exposure to radiation

a)

Nuclear power

b)

Oil drilling/Hydraulic fracturing

c)

Dams and

Hydroelectric Power

d)

Wind/Solar Power

126.

has allowed information to be easily accessible worldwide.

a)

Internet

b)

Global Positioning System (GPS)

c)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

d)

CNN, FOX, MSNBC

127.

allows for the transmission of location and weather information. Has facilitated precision in location and aided in navigational systems. Application have been used by the military as well as businesses and individuals.

a)

Internet

b)

Global Positioning System (GPS)

c)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

d)

CNN, FOX, MSNBC

128.

have integrated data to produce charts, maps, and globes allowing for the visualization of geographic data that can be used to analyze relationships and patterns.

a)

Internet

b)

Global Positioning System (GPS)

c)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

d)

CNN, FOX, MSNBC

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