WorksheetsUnit 1 Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which section of the textbook would someone use to most quickly find the pronunciation of a particular country?
glossary
gazetteer
contents
index
Which topics describe the use of spatial thinking in the study of geography?
(2 correct answers)
relationships of events over time
measurements of mountains and lakes
sizes and shapes of countries
survival of living things
Which phrase most accurately describes the geographic term place?
latitude and longitude
a street address
a meaningful location with distinctive characteristics
the relationship between locations and their shapes
Which is NOT one of the 5 themes of geography?
direction
location
movement
region
Which examples indicate relative location?
(2 correct answers)
The center of Minnesota is about 45° north, 93° west.
Minnesota borders Canada.
The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich, England.
We met 5 miles north of the rest stop.
Which facts about lines of longitude are true?
(3 correct answers)
run from north to south
measure in a north-to-south direction
are called meridians
number 360 around Earth
Which terms refer to major subsystems of Earth’s physical systems?
(3 correct answers)
lithosphere
biosphere
ionosphere
hydrosphere
Which factor has the most influence on Earth’s climate?
metals
landforms
interstate highways
crops
Which phrase best describes the Humid Temperate climate zone?
hot and rainy and often includes deep forests
dry, but can be cold or hot depending on the latitude
atop high mountain ranges with varying conditions
all types of weather with changing seasons
Which descriptions of tectonic plates are true?
(3 correct answers)
number in the hundreds
move very slowly
move over the layer of Earth’s mantle
can crush together to create mountains
Which phrase best describes the cause of an earthquake?
plate movements along fault lines
the Ring of Fire
intense vibrations
movement of Earth's crust under the ocean floor
Which description best defines the term birth rate?
the difference between births and deaths in a given period of time
the number of babies born in order to double the population based on the current growth rate
the number of babies who mature and have children and grandchildren
the number of babies born compared to the total number of individuals in a population
Which challenges can occur as a result of a growing population?
(3 correct answers)
increase in disease
lack of geothermal energy
harmful changes to the environment
job shortages
Which phrases could describe an urban area?
(2 correct answers)
sparsely populated
increased job opportunities
ideal for farming
often overcrowded
Which factor is the primary reason urbanization occurs?
increased birth rate
scarce resources
migration
desire for blended culture
Which term defines entering and living in a new country?
push-pull
immigrate
urbanize
emigrate
Which tools are visuals that geographers use to interpret the world?
(2 correct answers)
maps
satellites
graphs
sensors
Which factors have contributed to Earth’s population growth?
(2 correct answers)
increasing birth rate
doubling time
increasing death rate
greater birth rate than death rate
Which challenges have NOT resulted from increased urbanization?
overcrowding
increased death rate
pollution
loss of farmland
Which term refers to a geographic area in which people have common traits?
cultural region
continent
urban area
rural area
Which factors push cultures to change over time?
(2 correct answers)
technology
population growth
trade
population distribution
Which statements accurately describe the impact of social media in the modern world?
(3 correct answers)
The fastest growing group of users is people 55 and older.
Social media is taking up more and more of people’s time.
The country with the most social media users is China.
One area not affected by social media is politics in developing countries.
Which resources are nonrenewable resources?
(2 correct answers)
water
solar energy
natural gas
fossil fuels
Which type of economy is most common in today’s world?
traditional
market
command
mixed
Which term refers to the total dollar value of the goods and services produced in a country in a year?
standard of living
number of exports
productivity
gross domestic product
