WorksheetsFall Semester exam 2024
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins
1. The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments is the definition of
cartography
a map
culture
geography
A Cartographer
studies maps
list symbols on maps
makes maps
digs for dinosaur bones
What type of Map is this?
Political
thematic
physical
climate
What type of Map is this?
political
physical
climate
thematic
What type of Map is this?
climate
political
Thematic
physical
Which of the following is a feature that could be a cultural region?
monsoon
desert
language
mountains
The point at 0°, 0° is ________.
where the Tropics of Cancer
middle of the North Pole
where the equator and the Prime Meridian meet
not on the globe
How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface. (Location, Mental Maps) is an example of
environment and society
the world in spatial terms
physical systems
human systems
How humans affect the environment and how the environment affects humans is an example of which element?
humans systems
places and regions
physical systems
environment and society
Earth’s lithosphere consists of
all the land and water on earth's surface
molten rock and toxic gasses
a mix of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and oxygen
the crust, continents, and ocean basins
The ________ occur(s) because Earth’s rotation causes prevailing winds to move diagonally.
trade winds
doldrums
coriolis effect
greenhouse effect
What is the equinox?
a day on which the sun is directly over the Equator
a day on which the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer
a day on which the sun is directly over the Prime Meridian
a day on which the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn
Desalination technology has been developed to resolve the problem of
extreme climate changes
global economics
scarcity of freshwater
dwindling fish populations
What is the term for the generally windless area near the Equator?
Prime Meridian
doldrums
horse latitudes
midlatitudes
The main reason for the creation of desalination plants is
to promote jobs in high-tech industries and decrease agricultural careers
to expand trade exports of excess salt and brine processing
to provide economic stability to undeveloped countries
to provide freshwater to support human activities
When solar radiation is absorbed by Earth’s atmosphere and some is reflected back into space it is known as ____________.
the coriolis effect
global warming
greenhouse effect
tilt of the earth's axis
What kind of trees change color and drop their leaves in autumn?
evergreen trees
coniferous tree
pine trees
deciduous trees
The term permafrost refers to
glaciers that form at the North and South Poles
the first time the temperature stays below the freezing point, causing trees to lose their leaves
snowy areas that form on the leeward side of mountains
permanently frozen soil
The condition of the atmosphere in one place over a short period of time, such as hours or days.
climate
weather
oceans
El Nino
refers to the average weather conditions as measured over many years. Climate is the reason why you decide to buy certain types of clothing to wear based on where you live
weather
rain
lithosphere
climate
the sun when seen at midnight during the summer in either the Arctic or Antarctic Circle.
weather
rain
midnight sun
climate
This is the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people.
Globalization
Linguist
Culture
Cultural Diffusion
Geographers divide Earth into ______________, which are areas with certain traits in common, such as similar language systems or forms of religion.
Globalization
Linguist
Culture
Cultural Regions
The spread of new knowledge from one culture to another is called ______________.
Globalization
Linguist
Culture
Cultural Diffusion
____________________ is the process by which nations, cultures, economies become interconnected.
Globalization
Cultural Diffusion
Culture
Cultural Regions
What happens when birth rates exceed the death rates?
population decrease
population remains the same
population increases
nothing
People moving from rural areas (country) into the city is called
push factor
urbanization
cultural diffusion
emigrate
Which system of government divides powers between the national government and state or provincial governments?
unitary system
federal system
autocratic system
oligarchic system
What are these bodies of Water?
Pacific
Atlantic
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
(H.O.M.E.S.)
What Mountain Range is this?
Rocky Mountains
Cascade Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Coastal Mountains
The Colorado River and the Rio Grande both have their headwaters in the ______?
Rocky Mountains
Cascade Mountains
Coastal Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
________ led the Spanish forces that invaded and conquered the ________ in Mexico.
Hernan Cortez; Inca
Francisco Pizarro; Inca
Hernan Cortez; Aztec
Francisco Pizarro; Aztec
People whose ancestry includes both indigenous and Spanish heritage areCreoles
Creole
Mestizos
Mulattoes
Criollos
In Mexico, many people live with their ________, which includes different generations of a family, as well as cousins and other relatives.
nuclear family
heterogamous family
extended family
blended family
In Mexico City, residents have been encouraged to use bicycles in order to
end the obesity epidemic
raise money for charity
reduce air pollution in the city
increase highway safety
What political party has dominated Mexican politics since 1929?
Partido Reformista Social (PRS)
Partido Acción Nacional (PAN)
Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI)
Partido Nacional Revolucionario
( PRN)
What early civilization in Mexico engaged in long-distance trade and built huge stone cities that had been abandoned by the time the Spanish arrived?
Olmec
Zapotec
Aztec
Maya
Foreign-owned factories located in Mexico along the border with the United States are called
encomiendas
Haciendas
maquiladoras
empresarios
Who were these Soldiers from Spain?
musketeer
conquistador
Berserker
ultimate fighter
Which Mexican Artist was this?
Diego Rivera
father Miguel Hidalgo
Cristobal Colon
Frida Kahlo
Which of the following is a significant environmental challenge to developing nations in South America?
toxic emissions
deforestation
droughts
erosion
The use of terrace farming by the Incas is an example of which of the following?
destruction of the environment
modifying of the environment
irrigating areas with drip technique
use of advance technology
A group of people has ________cultural perceptions when they believe that their cultural values are more important than others. This is usually because they view cultural characteristics through a specific __________.
ethnorelative,
stereotype
dominant,
perception
stereotypical,
ethnic views
ethnocentric,
cultural lens
Which of the following is the most accurate description of how the Andes Mountains were formed?
The Nazca Plate and the South American Plate are converging. This causes a subduction of the land on the western side of the South American Plate due to the converging of the Pacific Plate.
The Nazca Plate and the South American Plate are converging. This causes an uplift of the land on the western side of the South American Plate due to the subduction of the Nazca Plate.
The South American Plate and the Nazca Plate are diverging. This causes the formation of mountain ridges on the western side of the South American Plate due to the convection under the Earth’s surface.
The South American Plate and the Nazca Plate are transforming. This causes the formation of mountain ridges on the western side of the South American Plate due to the tectonic movement of the Earth’s surface.
Haiti's recent earthquake has provided a ________ for migration away from the nation. Lack of housing and economic devastation have joined to create a worsening situation for one of the world's poorest countries. Many of the people who migrated wanted to move to the United States. This ________ was due to the belief that jobs, health care, and education were available. Which words complete the sentence?
transportation corridor...pull factor
push factor...pull factor
pull factor...dream
government program...push factor
Beginning in the 1960s, citizens of the province of Quebec organized efforts to gain independence from the federal government of Canada. In 1995, a public vote to separate Quebec narrowly failed to pass. Efforts continue today to establish a more independent Quebec. Why do many citizens of Quebec want independence?
French speaking citizens of Quebec want to protect their French heritage
Industry leaders in Quebec desire separation in order to avoid Canadian taxation
Environmental activist are concerned with national pollution regulation
Many farmers and bussinesmen in Quebec want free trade treaties with European nations
All of the continental United States is located on the North American plate except for some of the west coast of California which is located on the Pacific plate. The ____________ is located where these plates come together causing a potential for major ___________.
a rift valley, tornadic activity
Continental Divide, volcanic eruptions
Canadian Shield, erosion
San Andreas Fault, earthquakes
What trade agreement of the 1990s changed trade patterns between the United States and Canada? (today it is the USMCA)
Pacific Rim Free Trade Agreement
North American Free Trade Agreement
Canadian American Free Trade Agreement
United States Tariff Policy Agreement
Which of the following correctly lists a positive economic and a negative geographic impact of deforestation in the Amazon basin?
Logging and its byproducts create thousands of jobs, and indigenous people who live in these areas can take these jobs.
There is a possibility that thousands of cures can be found in the forest, and erosion from logging is destroying the soil.
Cities and transportation systems are growing throughout the region, and more medical and health care is available.
More land is made available for agriculture and ranching, and there is a loss of land in natural habitats.
What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad?
The Underground Railroad was not an actual railroad, but a secret passage.
to ship crops from plantations in the South to factories in the North
to provide safe houses for soldiers fighting in the Civil War
to keep passengers from getting sunburned
to help slaves find their way to freedom
