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KP Geography Quarter 1 Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which action is most closely associated with pilgrims bathing in the Ganges River at Varanasi?

a)

visiting a site sacred to Hindus

b)

following the teachings of Jesus

c)

preparing to enter a Shinto shrine

d)

offering prayers at the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama

2.

Using the information provided by this map, a valid conclusion that can be drawn about Indian Ocean trade networks is that they

a)

hindered the growth of African coastal cities

b)

prevented cultural contact between Africa and Persia

c)

connected India to the Middle East and to East Africa

d)

promoted migration between the west African interior and east Africa

3.

Based on this map, which geographic factor directly affected the timing and direction of travel and trade on the Indian Ocean?

a)

straits

b)

smooth coastlines

c)

island harbors

d)

monsoons

4.

The diagram to the left represents latitudes and longitudes on Earth. Locations A and B are surface locations.

The solar time difference between location A and location B is

a)

5 hours

b)

3 hours

c)

2 hours

d)

6 hours

5.

The map shows the most likely positions and speeds of the polar front jet stream in summer and in winter.

In winter, the polar front jet stream has a more southerly path with winds traveling at speeds that are generally

a)

less than in summer, and Earth’s Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the Sun

b)

less than in summer, and Earth’s Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun

c)

greater than in summer, and Earth’s Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the Sun

d)

greater than in summer, and Earth’s Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun

6.

From September 1 to June 1, the number of daylight hours observed each day in New York State will

a)

decrease, only

b)

increase, only

c)

decrease, then increase

d)

increase, then decrease

7.

When major volcanic eruptions send large amounts of ash and dust into the atmosphere, worldwide air temperatures usually become

a)

warmer, because the atmosphere is less transparent

b)

warmer, because the atmosphere is more transparent

c)

cooler, because the atmosphere is less transparent

d)

cooler, because the atmosphere is more transparent

8.

The map to the left shows a tectonic plate boundary in the Atlantic Ocean between South America and Africa. Letters A, B, C, and D represent locations on Earth’s surface.

The most recently formed oceanic crust would be located closest to location:

a)

A

b)

C

c)

B

d)

D

9.

The diagram represents a stream drainage pattern.

This stream drainage pattern is most likely a direct result of the

a)

elevation of the bedrock above sea level

b)

type of fossils in the bedrock

c)

age of the bedrock

d)

underlying bedrock structure

10.

The block diagram represents a portion of a meandering stream and the valley it has produced. One landscape feature is labeled A.

The landscape feature labeled "A" is best

described as

a)

a delta

b)

an escarpment

c)

a water table

d)

a flood plain

11.

The table shows the times of high tides and low tides for a coastal location.

How much time occurred between the high tides on this day?

a)

approximately 6.5 hours

b)

a little less than 12 hours

c)

almost 12.5 hours

d)

a little more than 24 hours

12.

What is the approximate percentage of Earth’s surface that is covered by the hydrosphere?

a)

10%

b)

70%

c)

50%

d)

90%

13.

An air temperature of 30°C is equal to

a)

–1°F

b)

83°F

c)

68°F

d)

86°F

14.

Which substance given off by a volcano is most likely to cause global cooling following a large volcanic eruption?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

water vapor

c)

airborne ash

d)

methane

15.

The map shows a portion of Matagorda Island. This barrier island is located along the coast of Texas in the Gulf of Mexico.

Which agent of erosion is primarily responsible for the formation of Matagorda Island?

a)

streams

b)

wave action

c)

moving ice

d)

wind

16.

Boarding up windows would be one emergency action most likely taken to prepare for which natural disaster?

a)

earthquake

b)

hurricane

c)

flood

d)

tsunami

17.

Which diagram best represents the general position and direction of flow of the polar front jet stream in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter months?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

The cross section on the diagram represents a mountain range. Points A and B represent locations on Earth’s surface.

Compared to the climate of location A, the climate of location B is most likely

a)

cooler and wetter

b)

cooler and drier

c)

warmer and wetter

d)

warmer and drier

19.

Which table best shows the relationship between latitude and general climate conditions on Earth?

a)
b)
c)
d)
20.

This world map shows Earth’s major tectonic plate boundaries. Letters A through D represent four surface locations. Which location is on a major rift valley?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

21.

These north polar view maps show the average area covered by Arctic Sea ice in September of 1980, 2000, and 2011.

The maps best support the inference that Earth’s climate is...

a)

cooling, because the average area covered by Arctic Sea ice is decreasing

b)

cooling, because the average area covered by Arctic Sea ice is increasing

c)

warming, because the average area covered by Arctic Sea ice is decreasing

d)

warming, because the average area covered by Arctic Sea ice is increasing

22.

The diagram Shown represents the orbital position of Earth on October 21.

Which Northern Hemisphere season is occurring when Earth reaches position X?

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Fall

d)

Winter

23.

Which weather instrument is most useful in measuring atmospheric pressure?

a)

barometer

b)

anemometer

c)

psychrometer

d)

thermometer

24.

The diagram shown represents the apparent path of the Sun across the sky on March 21 as seen by an observer on Earth.

At which latitude is the observer located?

a)

90° N

b)

23.5° N

c)

42° N

d)

0°

25.

The satellite photograph shows the Mississippi River entering into the Gulf of Mexico. Arrows show the direction of river flow.

This depositional feature in the Gulf of Mexico is best identified as

a)

a delta

b)

a sandbar

c)

an outwash plain

d)

a barrier island