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World Geo Review Exam

Total questions: 102

Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the imaginary line that goes all around the world, dividing it in east and west?

a)

Equator

b)

Greenwich

c)

Prime Meridian

2.

What is the name of the imaginary line that goes all a round the world, dividing it in north and south?

a)

Equator

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

Parallels

3.

What is another name for the lines of latitude?

a)

Parallels

b)

Hemispheres

c)

Meridians

4.

What is another name for the lines of longitude?

a)

Parallels

b)

Hemispheres

c)

Meridians

5.

What is another way to call the east and west of our planet?

a)

Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

b)

East and west hemisphere

c)

Eastern and Western Hemispheres

d)

North and South Poles

6.

What is another way to call the north and south of our planet?

a)

Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

b)

East and west hemisphere

c)

Eastern and Western Hemispheres

d)

North and South Poles

7.

Lines of longitude measure distance ___ and ___ of the prime meridian.

a)

north / south

b)

east / west

c)

north / east

d)

south / west

8.

Lines of latitude measure distance ___ and ___ of the Equator.

a)

north / south

b)

east / west

c)

north / east

d)

south / west

9.

imaginary horizontal lines that measure north and south

a)

atlas

b)

latitude

c)

Prime Meridian

d)

longitude

10.

0* degrees longitude, dividing eastern and western hemispheres

a)

atlas

b)

latitude

c)

Prime Meridian

d)

longitude

11.

imaginary vertical lines that measure east and west

a)

atlas

b)

latitude

c)

Prime Meridian

d)

longitude

12.

0* degrees latitude, dividing northern and southern hemispheres

a)

atlas

b)

latitude

c)

Equator

d)

longitude

13.

a group or chain of mountains

a)

mountain range

b)

continent

c)

atlas

d)

country

14.

large land mass, mostly surrounded by water

a)

mountain range

b)

continent

c)

atlas

d)

country

15.

The largest continent...

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

North America

d)

Antarctica

16.

The least populated continent...

a)

Australia

b)

South America

c)

Europe

d)

Antarctica

17.

Continents in the Northern Hemisphere (3)

a)

North America

b)

Australia

c)

Europe

d)

Africa

e)

Asia

18.

Continents in the Southern Hemisphere (3)

a)

Antarctica

b)

Australia

c)

Europe

d)

Africa

e)

Asia

19.

What TWO lines of latitude will you find all the world's rainforests?

a)

Tropic of Cancer

b)

Equator

c)

Prime Meridian

d)

Tropic of Capricorn

20.

What TWO oceans are alongside North America?

a)

Indian Ocean

b)

Southern Ocean

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

Atlantic Ocean

21.

Which letter on the map identifies the North European Plain?

a)

L

b)

B

c)

F

d)

C

22.

Which letter on the map identifies the Danube River?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

23.

Which letter on the map identifies the North Sea?

a)

L

b)

M

c)

F

d)

C

24.

Which letter on the map identifies the Black Sea?

a)

A

b)

M

c)

J

d)

F

25.

Which letter on the map identifies the Ural Mountains?

a)

L

b)

M

c)

K

d)

G

26.

Which letter on the map identifies the English Channel?

a)

C

b)

M

c)

K

d)

G

27.

Which letter on the map identifies the Thames River?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

28.

Which letter on the map identifies the ALPS?

a)

L

b)

M

c)

K

d)

G

29.

Which letter on the map identifies the Pyrenees Mountains?

a)

L

b)

M

c)

K

d)

G

30.

Which letter on the map identifies the Italian Peninsula?

a)

H

b)

F

c)

E

d)

G

31.

Which letter on the map identifies the Iberian Peninsula?

a)

H

b)

F

c)

E

d)

G

32.

Which letter on the map identifies the North Atlantic Drift?

a)

H

b)

F

c)

E

d)

G

33.

The green triangle represents ---

a)

the Gobi Desert

b)

the Pacific Ocean

c)

the South China Sea

d)

the Tibetan Plateau

e)

the Yangtze River

34.

Identify China.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

35.

The orange square represents ---

a)

the Gobi Desert

b)

the Pacific Ocean

c)

the South China Sea

d)

the Tibetan Plateau

e)

the Yangtze River

36.

Identify Mongolia.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

37.

The white star represents ---

a)

the Gobi Desert

b)

the Pacific Ocean

c)

the South China Sea

d)

the Tibetan Plateau

e)

the Yangtze River

38.

Identify South Korea.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

39.

The red circle represents ---

a)

the Gobi Desert

b)

the Pacific Ocean

c)

the South China Sea

d)

the Tibetan Plateau

e)

the Yangtze River

40.

Identify Japan.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

41.

The blue arrow points to ---

a)

the Gobi Desert

b)

the Pacific Ocean

c)

the South China Sea

d)

the Tibetan Plateau

e)

the Yangtze River

42.

Identify Taiwan.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

43.

Which of the following cities is NOT found in China?

a)

Beijing

b)

Hong Kong

c)

Shanghai

d)

Tokyo

44.

Where is the Gobi Desert located?

a)

in eastern China and northern Mongolia

b)

in western China and southern Mongolia

c)

in northern China and southern Mongolia

d)

in southern China and northern Mongolia

45.

The Three Gorges Dam is a(n) ---

a)

adaptation

b)

condensation

c)

modification

d)

tradition

46.

What body of water is found to the WEST of Japan?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Sea of Japan

d)

South China Sea

47.

The Yangtze River is found in which country?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

Mongolia

d)

North Korea

48.

The Great Wall of China (visible from space as pictured here) is an example of --

a)

an economic geographic feature

b)

a human geographic feature

c)

a physical geographic feature

d)

a political geographic feature

49.

The East China sea is --- of Taiwan.

a)

east

b)

north

c)

south

d)

west

50.

Positive or Negative Effect of the Three Gorges Dam.


The Three Gorges Dam is a tourist attraction.

a)

negative

b)

positive

51.

Positive or negative outcome of the Three Gorges Dam.


Productive farmland flooded and destruction of archaeological sites.

a)

negative

b)

positive

52.

Positive or negative result of the Three Gorges Dam?


Commercial and recreational ships can travel farther inland.

a)

negative

b)

neutral

c)

positive

53.

Positive or Negative effect of the Three Gorges Dam?


Use of hydroelectric power instead of coal.

a)

negative

b)

neutral

c)

positive

54.

Positive or Negative Outcome of the Three Gorges Dam.


May be triggering landslides and endangering thousands of people.

a)

negative

b)

neutral

c)

positive

55.

Positive or Negative Result of the Three Gorges Dam?


Relocation of 1.3 million people.

a)

negative

b)

neutral

c)

positive

56.

True or False: Mongolia is a landlocked country.

a)

false

b)

true

57.

The Three Gorges Dam controls the Yangtze River from flooding, saving lives and homes.

a)

negative outcome

b)

positive effect

58.
Which country is shown in green on the map?
a)
Venezuela
b)
Panama
c)
Bolivia
d)
Brazil
59.

Which physical feature is shown on the map in dark green?

a)

Andes Mountains

b)

Amazon Rainforest

c)

Strait of Magellan

d)

The Pampas

60.

Arrow B is pointing to

a)

the Andes Mountains.

b)

The Amazon River.

c)

The Appalachian Mountains.

61.
?
a)
Colombia
b)
Venezuela
c)
Brazil
d)
Chile
62.

This is the Longest river in South America.

a)

Nile River

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Amazon River

63.

Country 10

a)

Guatemala

b)

Mexico

c)

Belize

d)

Panama

e)

Honduras

64.

Country 7

a)

El Salvador

b)

Nicaragua

c)

Costa Rica

d)

Panama

e)

Honduras

65.

9 is what water body?

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Gulf of Mexico

c)

Caribbean Sea

d)

Atlantic Ocean

66.

Which letter is Cuba ?

a)

letter F

b)

letter E

c)

letter B

d)

letter C

e)

letter A

67.
Which country is shown in red on the map?
a)
Brazil
b)
Cuba
c)
Colombia
d)
Mexico
68.
Which physical feature stretches 4,500 miles along the west coast of South America?
a)
Sierra Madre Mountains
b)
Atacama Desert
c)
Amazon River
d)
Andes Mountains
69.
This country shares a border with the United States.
a)
Mexico
b)
Cuba
c)
Panama
d)
Boliva
70.
Which country is shown on this map?
a)
Haiti
b)
Cuba
c)
Bolivia
d)
Costa Rica
71.
This physical feature stretches the width of South America.
a)
Caribbean Sea
b)
Amazon River
c)
Andes Mountains
d)
Panama Canal
72.
This physical feature borders Mexico, the United States, and Cuba.
a)
Gulf of Mexico
b)
Caribbean Sea
c)
Pacific Ocean
d)
Atlantic Ocean
73.
One of the driest places on earth, this area is located in Chile.
a)
Andes Mountains
b)
Amazon Rainforest
c)
Antilles
d)
Atacama Desert
74.
This country is ______.
a)
Mexico
b)
Bolvia
c)
Colombia
d)
Venezuela
75.
a)
Amazon River
b)
Rio Grande River
c)
Rio de la Plata
d)
Orinoco River
76.
a)
Gulf of Mexico
b)
Hudson Bay
c)
Caribbean Sea
d)
None of the Above
77.

What is the name of the country for letter 'F'?

a)

Haiti

b)

Panama

c)

Belize

d)

Honduras

78.

Which of the following oceans is located to the west of Africa

a)

Mediterranean Sea

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

Atlantic Ocean

79.

What is Africa's transition zone between desert and savanna called?

a)

Sahel

b)

Kalahari

c)

Sahara

d)

Tropical Rainforest

80.

Which number correctly identifies the Sahara Desert?

a)

18

b)

17

c)

19

d)

16

81.

Which number correctly identifies the Congo River/Rain Forest?

a)

18

b)

17

c)

19

d)

16

82.

Which number correctly identifies the Sahel?

a)

18

b)

17

c)

19

d)

16

83.

Where is the Sahel climate zone?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

84.

Where is the Sahara climate zone?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

85.

Where is the Niger River?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

86.

Where is the Nile River?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

87.

Where is the Congo River?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

88.

Long period of time with no or little rainfall

a)

Drought

b)

Famine

c)

Transition

89.
What is this a picture of? 
a)
compass rose
b)
legend
c)
scale
d)
imaginary lines
90.
What is the name of the symbol that shows cardinal and intermediate directions?
a)
Key 
b)
Scale
c)
Title
d)
Compass Rose
91.

Mountains, Rivers, and Deserts are all examples of what?

a)

Elevations

b)

Physical Features

c)

Continents and Oceans

d)

Political Boundaries

92.

What physical feature is being described: Hot, dry feature that dominates northern Africa

a)

Tropical Rainforest

b)

Savanna

c)

Sahel

d)

Sahara

93.

The height of land above or below sea level is called ______________.

a)

plateau

b)

migrate

c)

elevation

d)

desertification

94.

True or False: The Sahara desert is a harsh environment with extreme conditions located at the northernmost part of Africa.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

Which BEST describes how rivers are used in Africa?

a)

Rivers are rarely used

b)

Crocodile farming and hunting

c)

Transportation, Agriculture, & Hydroelectric Power

d)

Irrigation projects in the Rainforest

96.

What is Africa's transition zone between desert and savanna called?

a)

Sahel

b)

Kalahari

c)

Sahara

d)

Tropical Rainforest

97.

Why is there less farmable land in the Sahel region of Africa?

a)

People moving into the area

b)

Air pollution

c)

Too much clean water

d)

Desertification

98.

Which Desert covers most of the land in Northern Africa?

a)

Kalahari Desert

b)

Sahara Desert

c)

Namib Desert

d)

Libyan Desert

99.

Located in central Africa and flows west through the Tropical Rainforest, this river is known as the second longest river in Africa. What is the name of this river?

a)

Congo River

b)

Niger River

c)

Nile River

d)

Amazon River

100.

Located south of the Sahara Desert, this geographical region consists of grasslands and has a dry, semi-arid climate. The region is slowly turning into desert. Which geographical region is described?

a)

The Sahara Desert

b)

The Tropical Rainforest

c)

The Sahel

d)

The Savanna

101.

The tallest mountains in Africa are located in eastern Africa. Which mountains are being described?

a)

Mt. Kilimanjaro

b)

The Atlas Mountains

c)

Mt. Everest

d)

Mt. McKinley

102.

Located in eastern Africa, this geographical landmark is considered the world's longest river. Which geographical landmark is being described?

a)

The Congo River

b)

The Niger River

c)

The Mississippi River

d)

The Nile River