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WorksheetsWorld Geo Review Exam
Total questions: 102
Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins
What is the name of the imaginary line that goes all around the world, dividing it in east and west?
Equator
Greenwich
Prime Meridian
What is the name of the imaginary line that goes all a round the world, dividing it in north and south?
Equator
Prime Meridian
Parallels
What is another name for the lines of latitude?
Parallels
Hemispheres
Meridians
What is another name for the lines of longitude?
Parallels
Hemispheres
Meridians
What is another way to call the east and west of our planet?
Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
East and west hemisphere
Eastern and Western Hemispheres
North and South Poles
What is another way to call the north and south of our planet?
Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
East and west hemisphere
Eastern and Western Hemispheres
North and South Poles
Lines of longitude measure distance ___ and ___ of the prime meridian.
north / south
east / west
north / east
south / west
Lines of latitude measure distance ___ and ___ of the Equator.
north / south
east / west
north / east
south / west
imaginary horizontal lines that measure north and south
atlas
latitude
Prime Meridian
longitude
0* degrees longitude, dividing eastern and western hemispheres
atlas
latitude
Prime Meridian
longitude
imaginary vertical lines that measure east and west
atlas
latitude
Prime Meridian
longitude
0* degrees latitude, dividing northern and southern hemispheres
atlas
latitude
Equator
longitude
a group or chain of mountains
mountain range
continent
atlas
country
large land mass, mostly surrounded by water
mountain range
continent
atlas
country
The largest continent...
Africa
Asia
North America
Antarctica
The least populated continent...
Australia
South America
Europe
Antarctica
Continents in the Northern Hemisphere (3)
North America
Australia
Europe
Africa
Asia
Continents in the Southern Hemisphere (3)
Antarctica
Australia
Europe
Africa
Asia
What TWO lines of latitude will you find all the world's rainforests?
Tropic of Cancer
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Capricorn
What TWO oceans are alongside North America?
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Which letter on the map identifies the North European Plain?
L
B
F
C
Which letter on the map identifies the Danube River?
A
B
C
D
Which letter on the map identifies the North Sea?
L
M
F
C
Which letter on the map identifies the Black Sea?
A
M
J
F
Which letter on the map identifies the Ural Mountains?
L
M
K
G
Which letter on the map identifies the English Channel?
C
M
K
G
Which letter on the map identifies the Thames River?
A
B
C
D
Which letter on the map identifies the ALPS?
L
M
K
G
Which letter on the map identifies the Pyrenees Mountains?
L
M
K
G
Which letter on the map identifies the Italian Peninsula?
H
F
E
G
Which letter on the map identifies the Iberian Peninsula?
H
F
E
G
Which letter on the map identifies the North Atlantic Drift?
H
F
E
G
The green triangle represents ---
the Gobi Desert
the Pacific Ocean
the South China Sea
the Tibetan Plateau
the Yangtze River
Identify China.
A
B
C
D
The orange square represents ---
the Gobi Desert
the Pacific Ocean
the South China Sea
the Tibetan Plateau
the Yangtze River
Identify Mongolia.
A
B
C
D
E
The white star represents ---
the Gobi Desert
the Pacific Ocean
the South China Sea
the Tibetan Plateau
the Yangtze River
Identify South Korea.
A
B
C
D
E
The red circle represents ---
the Gobi Desert
the Pacific Ocean
the South China Sea
the Tibetan Plateau
the Yangtze River
Identify Japan.
A
B
C
D
E
The blue arrow points to ---
the Gobi Desert
the Pacific Ocean
the South China Sea
the Tibetan Plateau
the Yangtze River
Identify Taiwan.
A
B
C
D
E
Which of the following cities is NOT found in China?
Beijing
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Tokyo
Where is the Gobi Desert located?
in eastern China and northern Mongolia
in western China and southern Mongolia
in northern China and southern Mongolia
in southern China and northern Mongolia
The Three Gorges Dam is a(n) ---
adaptation
condensation
modification
tradition
What body of water is found to the WEST of Japan?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Sea of Japan
South China Sea
The Yangtze River is found in which country?
China
Japan
Mongolia
North Korea
The Great Wall of China (visible from space as pictured here) is an example of --
an economic geographic feature
a human geographic feature
a physical geographic feature
a political geographic feature
The East China sea is --- of Taiwan.
east
north
south
west
Positive or Negative Effect of the Three Gorges Dam.
The Three Gorges Dam is a tourist attraction.
negative
positive
Positive or negative outcome of the Three Gorges Dam.
Productive farmland flooded and destruction of archaeological sites.
negative
positive
Positive or negative result of the Three Gorges Dam?
Commercial and recreational ships can travel farther inland.
negative
neutral
positive
Positive or Negative effect of the Three Gorges Dam?
Use of hydroelectric power instead of coal.
negative
neutral
positive
Positive or Negative Outcome of the Three Gorges Dam.
May be triggering landslides and endangering thousands of people.
negative
neutral
positive
Positive or Negative Result of the Three Gorges Dam?
Relocation of 1.3 million people.
negative
neutral
positive
True or False: Mongolia is a landlocked country.
false
true
The Three Gorges Dam controls the Yangtze River from flooding, saving lives and homes.
negative outcome
positive effect
Which physical feature is shown on the map in dark green?
Andes Mountains
Amazon Rainforest
Strait of Magellan
The Pampas
Arrow B is pointing to
the Andes Mountains.
The Amazon River.
The Appalachian Mountains.
This is the Longest river in South America.
Nile River
Mississippi River
Amazon River
Country 10
Guatemala
Mexico
Belize
Panama
Honduras
Country 7
El Salvador
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
Honduras
9 is what water body?
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Which letter is Cuba ?
letter F
letter E
letter B
letter C
letter A
What is the name of the country for letter 'F'?
Haiti
Panama
Belize
Honduras
Which of the following oceans is located to the west of Africa
Mediterranean Sea
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
What is Africa's transition zone between desert and savanna called?
Sahel
Kalahari
Sahara
Tropical Rainforest
Which number correctly identifies the Sahara Desert?
18
17
19
16
Which number correctly identifies the Congo River/Rain Forest?
18
17
19
16
Which number correctly identifies the Sahel?
18
17
19
16
Where is the Sahel climate zone?
A
B
C
D
Where is the Sahara climate zone?
A
B
C
D
Where is the Niger River?
A
B
C
Where is the Nile River?
A
B
C
Where is the Congo River?
A
B
C
Long period of time with no or little rainfall
Drought
Famine
Transition
Mountains, Rivers, and Deserts are all examples of what?
Elevations
Physical Features
Continents and Oceans
Political Boundaries
What physical feature is being described: Hot, dry feature that dominates northern Africa
Tropical Rainforest
Savanna
Sahel
Sahara
The height of land above or below sea level is called ______________.
plateau
migrate
elevation
desertification
True or False: The Sahara desert is a harsh environment with extreme conditions located at the northernmost part of Africa.
True
False
Which BEST describes how rivers are used in Africa?
Rivers are rarely used
Crocodile farming and hunting
Transportation, Agriculture, & Hydroelectric Power
Irrigation projects in the Rainforest
What is Africa's transition zone between desert and savanna called?
Sahel
Kalahari
Sahara
Tropical Rainforest
Why is there less farmable land in the Sahel region of Africa?
People moving into the area
Air pollution
Too much clean water
Desertification
Which Desert covers most of the land in Northern Africa?
Kalahari Desert
Sahara Desert
Namib Desert
Libyan Desert
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?
Congo River
Niger River
Nile River
Amazon River
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?
The Sahara Desert
The Tropical Rainforest
The Sahel
The Savanna
The tallest mountains in Africa are located in eastern Africa. Which mountains are being described?
Mt. Kilimanjaro
The Atlas Mountains
Mt. Everest
Mt. McKinley
Located in eastern Africa, this geographical landmark is considered the world's longest river. Which geographical landmark is being described?
The Congo River
The Niger River
The Mississippi River
The Nile River
