Font size
WorksheetsGeography Toolbox/ Pre-Unit
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of the following means to enter and live in a new country?
immigrate
urbanize
manufacture
transport
What is the best definition of culture?
the total population of a particular country
the spread of ideas from one region to another
all of the beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a particular group
the physical characteristics of a specific population
Which of the following is an example of an ethnic group?
everyone who goes to your school
all of the people who live in a specific country
the people who attend your church
members of the Cherokee nation
When Americans celebrate Independence Day, which element of culture is being observed?
history
religion
language
literature
What is the main reason people throughout history choose to settle in one area and not in another?
They want to get away from major transportation centers.
The area has enough resources to meet their basic needs.
They want to live close to friends and family.
The area has deep religious significance to them.
What is the name for a system of government that is run by the people?
democracy
dictatorship
oligarchy
monarchy
What is the name for an area that is densely populated?
(A densely populated area will have many people.)
rural area
agricultural area
industrial area
urban area
In which climate zone would this photograph have been taken?
a polar climate zone
an arid climate zone
a tropical climate zone
a temperate climate zone
In which climate zone would this photograph have been taken?
a polar climate zone
an arid climate zone
a tropical climate zone
a temperate climate zone
In which climate zone would this photograph have been taken?
a polar climate zone
an arid climate zone
a tropical climate zone
a temperate climate zone
Carlos does not understand what the blue lines on his map represent. What should he look at to find the answer?
map title
compass rose
scale
map legend or key
This part of a map tells us direction.
Scale
Key/Legend
Title
Compass Rose
This part of a map tells us the subject or content of the map.
Title
Latitude/Longitude Lines
Scale
Date
The Equator, Latitude line, is a ____________ line in the map grid system.
Vertical
Horizontal
Curved
Squiggly
This part of a map tells us what each symbol on the map means.
Compass Rose
Title
Scale
Key/Legend
How would a geographer use this map?
Select all that apply.
to chart the migration patterns of birds
to look for patterns in population density
to compare the land of different regions
to develop theories for why some areas are more populated than others
Which of the following correctly lists Earth’s oceans from smallest to largest?
Southern, Indian, Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific
Pacific, Atlantic, Southern, Indian, and Arctic
Arctic, Southern, Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific
Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Southern, and Indian
How many continents are found on Earth?
11
7
5
8
Which type of map would show the boundaries of countries, nations or states?
vegetation map
political
land-use map
climate map
Which type of map would show you physical feature/ landforms like mountains, lakes, rivers, deserts?
physical
political
climate
population
What is climate?
the average weather in a place over a long period of time
the day-to-day state of Earth’s atmosphere
the combination of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, and wind
the natural surroundings of a place, including its landforms and resources
How can a temperate or subtropical climate help humans get resources?
The extreme cold provided a place to collect ice.
The warm weather and rain helps crops grow.
The heat and dry weather provide places to get oil and natural gas.
The changing temperatures make finding metals easier.
What are natural resources?
materials found on Earth to make products or use for energy
places on Earth that are landforms or waterways
inventions on Earth made by humans
cities and states located on Earth
Which type of vegetation region has few trees but large areas of grass?
desert
forests
grasslands
tundra
Which type of vegetation region has many trees, plants, and different types of wildlife?
deserts
forests
grasslands
scrublands
How does an arid climate region affect the availability of natural resources?
The cold temperatures provide resources such as fur.
Crops are difficult to find because of the heat and dryness.
Metals and diamonds can be mined as a result of the elevation.
Resources can easily be grown due to the high amounts of rainfall.
List Earth’s continents from largest to smallest.
Africa, South America, Asia, North America, Antarctica, Australia, Europe
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia
North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa, Antarctica
South America, Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, Australia, North America
Which idea of human geography defines how goods are produced and sold?
government
economy
history
customs
