Worksheets2013 (R) Practice Questions
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?
a)
Tropical
b)
Subarctic
c)
Humid continental
d)
Marine west coast
2.
Which country contains the latitude and longitude 15°S, 45°W?
a)
Brazil
b)
Italy
c)
Madagascar
d)
Australia
3.
Which two cities have opposite seasons?
a)
Boston and Madrid
b)
Warsaw and Alexandria
c)
Calgary and Durban
d)
Johannesburg and Brasilia
4.
This statement is an example of -
a)
absolute location
b)
a primary source
c)
a thematic map
d)
mental mapping
5.
This type of map is used to show -
a)
elevation
b)
population
c)
natural resources
d)
political boundaries
6.
This symbol identifies which feature of a map?
a)
Orientation
b)
Contour
c)
Distance
d)
Projection
7.
On this map, industrial activity is represented by -
a)
shades
b)
lines
c)
symbols
d)
letters
8.
Which weather phenomenon is shown in this photograph?
a)
Tornado
b)
Hurricane
c)
Blizzard
d)
Mistral
9.
Which major river system is shown on this map?
a)
Indus
b)
Nile
c)
Amazon
d)
Danube
10.
These dolls are a traditional cultural craft in -
a)
Russia
b)
Southeast Asia
c)
France
d)
Latin America
11.
Mexico is linked more to Central America and South America than to North America because of the way geographers define -
a)
physical regions
b)
political regions
c)
economic regions
d)
cultural regions
12.
Which country best completes this diagram?
a)
Mexico
b)
Yugoslavia
c)
Portugal
d)
Indonesia
13.
This river flows northward into the -
a)
Pacific Ocean
b)
Indian Ocean
c)
Arctic Ocean
d)
Atlantic Ocean
14.
This archaeological site revealed important information about the -
a)
traditional dwellings of Central America
b)
architectural structures of the Middle East
c)
ancient kingdoms of West Africa
d)
religious history of Southeast Asia
15.
Which name do western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?
a)
Gulf of Aden
b)
Red Sea
c)
Sea of Marmara
d)
Persian Gulf
16.
Which description is matched with the correct section of this diagram?
a)
Section 1 represents economic regions.
b)
Section 2 represents political regions.
c)
Section 3 represents ethnic regions.
d)
Section 4 represents climate regions.
17.
The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of -
a)
immigrants trying to adapt to a new government.
b)
language differences affecting the growth in a region.
c)
all citizens agreeing to a political process.
d)
religion as a divisive force in a region.
18.
In which region in this type of roof most commonly used?
a)
Canadian Shield
b)
Northern Mongolia
c)
Mediterranean
d)
Scandinavia
19.
Which geographic region best completes this diagram?
a)
North America
b)
Sub-Saharan Africa
c)
Western Europe
d)
Southeast Asia
20.
Which structure is known primarily as a national seat of government?
a)
Eiffel Tower
b)
Kaaba
c)
Kremlin
d)
Taj Mahal
21.
These structures are associated with the continent of -
a)
North America
b)
Australia
c)
Europe
d)
South America
22.
Which city is a center of culture and trade located in Canada?
a)
Inuvik
b)
Toronto
c)
Santiago
d)
Chicago
23.
Conflicts between Hutu and Tutsi have occurred in -
a)
Liberia
b)
Zambia
c)
Botswana
d)
Rwanda
24.
Which religion is practiced by the majority of India's population?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Christianity
c)
Hinduism
d)
Judaism
25.
Agricultural terracing most directly affects which landform?
a)
Mountains
b)
Deserts
c)
Plains
d)
Deltas
26.
Which conclusion can be drawn from this table?
a)
Educational opportunities in the United States are a push factor.
b)
Most foreign educations are superior to those in the United States.
c)
Educational opportunity pulls Asian students to the United States.
d)
Most foreign students in the United States are Europeans.
27.
Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
a)
Public Education
b)
Religious Beliefs
c)
Official Languages
d)
Population Distribution
28.
This map supports the conclusion that malnutrition is most likely to occur in which country?
a)
Peru
b)
Brazil
c)
Bolivia
d)
Argentina
29.
The information shown in this diagram led to the expansion of -
a)
rural areas
b)
family farms
c)
suburbs
d)
canals
30.
Which country is most likely to experience an earthquake?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Brazil
d)
Japan
31.
This information is an example of how technology -
a)
influences agricultural production
b)
alters climate conditions
c)
increases energy usage
d)
affects transportation patterns
32.
Which change to China's population between 2000 and 2050 does this graph project?
a)
China's total population will decrease.
b)
China's overall birthrate is expected to increase.
c)
Less than half of China's population will be under the age of 65.
d)
The number of Chinese people over the age of 65 will increase.
33.
These items represent examples of -
a)
ethnic bias
b)
domestic production
c)
religious diversity
d)
cultural diffusion
34.
A construction company would seek the assistance of geographers in order to -
a)
find adequate construction materials
b)
locate suitable construction sites
c)
develop advanced construction methods
d)
identify qualified construction workers
35.
Which characteristic best replaces the question mark?
a)
Expanded regional trade
b)
Greater career opportunities
c)
Increased air pollution
d)
More cultural centers
36.
What is an advantage to building a city at a confluence site?
a)
Decreased regional conflicts
b)
Improved technological innovations
c)
Reduced risk of natural disasters
d)
Increased access to trade routes
37.
Which statement is best supported by this graph?
a)
The amount of waste in landfills increased.
b)
People became more involved in recycling.
c)
The amount of waste composted decreased.
d)
Government funding was reduced for recycling.
38.
Which factor explains the division described in this headline?
a)
A dispute over national independence
b)
A conflict over natural resources
c)
A dispute over immigration laws
d)
A conflict over religious toleration
39.
According to this map, which country does NOT have a territorial claim to Antarctica?
a)
Britain
b)
France
c)
Norway
d)
China
40.
Which spatial division would normally regulate public bus transportation routes?
a)
Election districts
b)
Regional districts
c)
State government
d)
Federal government
41.
Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in many less industrialized nations?
a)
Declining birth rates
b)
Availability of health insurance
c)
Access to primary education
d)
Improved health care programs
42.
Which is a resource that allows nations to develop a high per-capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
a)
State-owned farms
b)
Humanitarian aid
c)
Skilled workforce
d)
Governmental restrictions
43.
Which phrase best describes the subject of this newspaper headline?
a)
Differences in culture
b)
Tariff reductions on consumer goods
c)
Unequal distribution of natural resources
d)
Internationalization of product assembly
44.
Which advantage best completes this diagram?
a)
Limited foreign regulations
b)
Reduced reliance on foreign trade
c)
Increased global influence
d)
Similarity of government systems
45.
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
a)
Manual labor
b)
Limited communication
c)
Diverse economy
d)
Specialized production
46.
Which is an advantage for a small, developing country in joining an economic union?
a)
Closing of inefficient industries
b)
Access to natural resources with restrictions
c)
Replacing family farms with agribusiness
d)
Greater access to international markets
47.
Which factor is matched with the correct box?
a)
Environmental Concerns in Box 1
b)
Population Growth in Box 1
c)
Agricultural Output in Box 2
d)
Medical Innovation in Box 2
48.
Which activity best completes this table?
a)
Banking
b)
Canning
c)
Fishing
d)
Ranching
49.
One reason some companies choose to participate in this practice is the -
a)
lack of essential services
b)
opportunity to lower production costs
c)
need to establish labor unions
d)
support for new technologies
50.
Which economic activity is correctly placed on this diagram?
a)
Banking in 1
b)
Ranching in 1
c)
Shopping in 2
d)
Manufacturing in 2
51.
Which statement best explains why nations must trade?
a)
All nations belong to free trade agreements.
b)
All nations seek out new production methods.
c)
No nation has all necessary resources.
d)
No nation can employ all of its laborers.
52.
Geographers consider the physical separation of the landmass of Eurasia to be the -
a)
Ob River
b)
Himalaya Mountains
c)
Alps
d)
Ural Mountains
53.
Which of the following cities is a hilltop site?
a)
Athens
b)
Jerusalem
c)
Rome
d)
Novosibirsk
e)
Xi'an
54.
Western Europe has a mild climate because of -
a)
Latitude
b)
the Orographic Effect
c)
the North Atlantic Drift
d)
the Coriolis Effect
55.
What physical feature is highlighted in this map?
a)
South China Sea
b)
Great Barrier Reef
c)
Strait of Malacca
d)
Great Dividing Range
56.
Rainforests and mountains have affected the economic growth of Latin America by -
a)
encouraging the exchange of cultural ideas
b)
preventing the establishment of colonial empires
c)
limiting the development of transportation systems
d)
supporting the expansion of agricultural plantations
57.
What was one reason for the conflict referred to in this report?
a)
Different groups had competing claims over land in the region
b)
Ethnic groups competed for control of the region's natural resources
c)
The International Criminal Court issued warrants for suspected war criminals living in the region
d)
The United Nations imposed immigration reforms in some countries in the region
58.
The constitution of which country is most directly influenced by the religion of Islam?
a)
Laos
b)
Argentina
c)
Afghanistan
d)
Albania
59.
Which factor posed the greatest challenge to developing natural resources in Siberia?
a)
Severe drought limited agricultural production on arable land
b)
Limited access to water prevented the establishment of large cities
c)
The employment of seasonal laborers reduced annual output quotas
d)
The harsh climate hindered the establishment of permanent settlements
60.
Which source would provide the most accurate source of information about a group's culture?
a)
Satellite images
b)
Field work
c)
World globe
d)
Sketch map
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