WorksheetsGeography Benchmark Wilson 2024
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When attempting to find a point on a map, which of these would be LEAST helpful?
a)
Compass Rose
b)
Longitude
c)
Latitude
d)
Altitude
2.
Generally on a map, the star icon on the city:
a)
Marks it as the capital
b)
Means it is the wealthiest city
c)
Means the city has the highest population
d)
Marks it as the center-most city
3.
The lines on the globe that measure any distance North or South of the Equator are called:
a)
Latitude
b)
Longitude
c)
Meridians
d)
Altitude
4.
What do the large red numbers on this projection map represent?
a)
Continents
b)
Mountains
c)
Oceans
d)
Countries
5.
What kind of map is featured here?
a)
Relief
b)
Population Density
c)
Political
d)
Agricultural Land Use
6.
Which continent is pictured in the map as number 3?
a)
Africa
b)
Asia
c)
Europe
d)
Australia
7.
Which continent is pictured in the map as number 1?
a)
North America
b)
South America
c)
Europe
d)
Australia
8.
Which continent is pictured in the map as number 2?
a)
South America
b)
North America
c)
Australia
d)
Europe
9.
Which continent is pictured in the map as number 4?
a)
Europe
b)
Asia
c)
Australia
d)
North America
10.
Which continent is pictured in the map as number 5?
a)
Asia
b)
North America
c)
Australia
d)
Africa
11.
Which continent is pictured in the map as number 6?
a)
Australia
b)
Asia
c)
Africa
d)
Europe
12.
The location of the Pacific Ocean is represented by which number?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
13.
The location of the Atlantic Ocean is represented by which number?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
14.
The location of the Arctic Ocean is represented by which number?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
15.
The location of the Indian Ocean is represented by which number?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
16.
The imaginary line that separates the earth into a northern and southern hemisphere or half is called the:
a)
Equator
b)
Prime Meridian
c)
Tropic of Cancer
d)
Tropic of Capricorn
17.
What is the name of the imaginary line that separates the earth into an eastern and western hemisphere?
a)
Equator
b)
Tropic of Cancer
c)
Prime Meridian
d)
Tropic of Capricorn
18.
People in Eastern India would be MOST affected by:
a)
Monsoons from the Bay of Bengal
b)
Snow melt from the Hindu Kush
c)
Blizzards from the Himalayas
d)
Sandstorms from the Deccan
19.
Which of these is a way in which Christianity is different from Judaism?
a)
Jews believe that Abraham is the Son of God
b)
Jewish prophets are not in the Bible
c)
Jews believe in the Trinity Doctrine
d)
Christians believe Jesus to be the Messiah
20.
Give Charity to the needyMake a pilgrimageFasting during the holy monthPray five times a dayThese are four of the most important requirements of this religion:
a)
Islam
b)
Judaism
c)
Christianity
d)
Hinduism
21.
This symbol is most associated with which belief system?
a)
Judaism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Islam
d)
Buddhism
22.
This diagram shows the holy books of what religion?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
23.
Monotheism is a religious belief in:
a)
Peace
b)
One god
c)
Tolerance
d)
A single culture
24.
Who is the MOST important historical figure in Christianity?
a)
Abraham
b)
Muhammad
c)
Elijah
d)
Jesus
25.
What is the dominant religion of India?
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Hinduism
d)
Buddhism
26.
What religion is not only practiced today but also served as the foundation for both Christianity and Islam?
a)
Judaism
b)
Taoism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Buddhism
27.
Generally considered the longest river in the worldFlows north and discharges into the Mediterranean SeaFlows through ten different countriesIs made up of two main tributaries that converge near Khartoum
a)
The Congo River
b)
The Tigris River
c)
The Nile River
d)
The Euphrates River
28.
Which number represents the country of France?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
29.
Which number represents the country of the United Kingdom?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
30.
Which number represents the country of Germany?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
31.
Which number represents the country of Poland?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
32.
Which number on the map represents the country of India?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
33.
Which number on the map represents the country of Pakistan?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
34.
Which number on the map represents the country of Afghanistan?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
35.
Which number on the map represents the country of Iran?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
36.
The arrows on the map are pointing to the:
a)
Sahara Desert
b)
Great Plains
c)
Eurasian Steppe
d)
Kalahari Desert
37.
This map shows the countries that are part of the Pacific Rim. What do these countries have in common?
a)
They are in the Pacific Time Zone
b)
They are near the Pacific Ocean
c)
They are near the Equator
d)
They are in the Eastern Hemisphere
38.
Home of the Nile River and the Sahara DesertMade up of 56 different countriesWorld's second largest continentWhich continent is being described?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
39.
Which number on the map is pointing to Beirut, Lebanon?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
40.
Which number on the map is pointing to Tehran, Iran?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
41.
Which number on the map is pointing to the city of Jerusalem, Israel?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
42.
Which number on the map is pointing to the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
43.
Which number represents the approximate location of the Himalayan Mountains?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
44.
Which number represents the Mediterranean Sea?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
45.
According to this graph, an immigrant to Europe would MOST likely have been born in which country?
a)
Mexico
b)
Egypt
c)
Kenya
d)
Canada
46.
According to this graph, which continent would an immigrant have MOST likely migrated from?
a)
Europe
b)
Africa
c)
Asia
d)
Australia
47.
How do immigrants share their cultural traditions with the community?
a)
Taking classes at school
b)
Town council meetings
c)
Cultural diversity
d)
Ethnic celebrations
48.
The country of China is located in what geographic region?
a)
Siberia
b)
Central Asia
c)
East Asia
d)
Southeast Asia
49.
The Aboriginal peoples (seen here) were indigenous to Australia.Which term BEST describes the word indigenous?
a)
Native
b)
Expelled
c)
Foreign
d)
Immigrants
50.
Which TWO numbers represent the Eastern Hemisphere?
a)
1 & 2
b)
1 & 3
c)
2 & 4
d)
3 & 4
51.
Determine whether the item is describing relative or absolute location:Michelle lives at 38N, 77W
a)
Absolute
b)
Relative
52.
Determine whether the item is describing relative or absolute location:New York City is located at 40 N, 74 W
a)
Absolute
b)
Relative
53.
Determine whether the item is describing relative or absolute location:Los Angeles is located south of San Francisco
a)
Absolute
b)
Relative
54.
Determine whether the item is describing relative or absolute location:Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean
a)
Absolute
b)
Relative
55.
Determine whether the item is describing relative or absolute location:The Equator is located at 0 latitude
a)
Absolute
b)
Relative
56.
Determine whether the item is describing relative or absolute location:Alberto lives next to the Burger Palace downtown
a)
Absolute
b)
Relative
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