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Geography Review

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
Date
1.

The equator and any imaginary line that circles the earth west to east is a line of ________________.

a)

longitude

b)

meridian

c)

latitude

d)

validity

2.

Which two continents are located entirely in the Western Hemisphere?

a)

North America and South America

b)

Europe and Africa

c)

Asia and Antarctica

d)

North America and Australia

3.

Which of the following terms is a measure of the distance north or south of the Equator

a)

Elevation

b)

Latitude

c)

Longitude

d)

Projection

4.

The earth tilts 23 degrees on its axis. Which of the following would change if the Earth's tilt were changed?

a)

Earth's longitude

b)

Earth's seasons

c)

Earth's rotation

d)

Earth's latitudes

5.

The area known as the tropics is located --

a)

Between the eastern and western hemispheres

b)

Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

c)

Beyond the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

d)

Between the northern and southern hemispheres

6.

Using the chart what is one reason for the difference between these temperatures?

a)

the amount of carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere

b)

the tilt of Earth on its axis

c)

the tidal pull of the moon

d)

the distance between Earth and the sun

7.

The southernmost Polar Zone is cold because of its distance from the --

a)

Prime Meridian

b)

Equator

c)

Ocean

d)

Desert

8.

Which region's climate is LEAST affected by the Earth's tilt in relation to the sun?

a)

Arctic

b)

Antarctic

c)

Tropical zone

d)

Temperate zone

9.

Based on the diagram and your knowledge of geography, where would you expect to find the greatest amount of precipitation?

a)

The windward side of the mountain.

b)

The leeward side of the mountain.

c)

On the top of the mountain.

d)

In the rain shadow.

10.

Based on the map above and your knowledge of geography, the majority of the United States lies within the --

a)

Polar zone - High latitude

b)

Temperate zone - Mid-latitude

c)

Subtropical zone

d)

Tropical zone - Low latitude

11.

Which of the following maps shows a rain shadow?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

Identify the Tropic of Cancer

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

Blue

d)

Yellow

13.

What is the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create?

a)

Meteorology

b)

Biology

c)

Ecology

d)

Geography

14.

Which of the following is an example of a physical geography topic?

a)

Urban development

b)

Language distribution

c)

Mountain formation

d)

Trade routes

15.

The concept of "place" in geography refers to:

a)

The physical characteristics of a location

b)

The human and physical characteristics of a location

c)

The latitude and longitude of a location

d)

The economic activities in a location

16.

What are the two categories we separate World Geography into?

a)

North and South Geography

b)

Positive and Negative Geography

c)

Human and Physical Geography

d)

Latitude and Longitude Geography

17.
As you go to the top of a mountain, what happens to temperature?
a)
Nothing
b)
It increases
c)
It decreases
d)
It goes up and down
18.

____________________ is the term for weather conditions at a particular location over a long period of time.

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

19.

A city located on the coast that is warmer than cities inland at the same latitude is affected by

a)

ocean and wind currents.

b)

elevation.

c)

continentality

d)

altitude

20.

Ready to be a climate detective? 🌍✨ Guess which climate type hugs the equator tightly!

a)

Desert

b)

Polar

c)

Tropical

d)

Mediterranean

21.

🌍🌧️🌡️ Imagine you're exploring a region with warm vibes all year round and rain dances quite often. Which climate type are you experiencing?

a)

Desert

b)

Tundra

c)

Tropical

d)

Mediterranean

22.

Australia is the hottest continent and contains the longest river in the world called the Nile River.

a)

True

b)

False

23.
Climate zones at high latitudes (close to the poles) are generally
a)
Wet
b)
Cold
c)
Windy
d)
Temperate
24.
If your latitude is close to 90 degrees North, you live in which zone?
a)
Polar Zone
b)
Temperate zone
c)
Tropical zone
d)
Equatorial zone
25.

What zone is the United States in?

a)

Temperate

b)

Polar

c)

Tropical

26.

In a _____________________ climate, it is extremely cold. Even in summer, the temperatures never go higher than 50℉

a)

Continental

b)

Dry

c)

Polar

d)

Temperate

e)

Tropical

27.
What is the approximate location of letter B?
a)
80oN, 0o
b)
0o, 80oW
c)
80oS, 0o
d)
0o, 80oE