WorksheetsCh. 1: Test Review: Introduction to Geography
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 32mins
What is the study of the earth called?
Geology
Geography
Geometry
Geophysics
What do latitude lines do on a map?
Run north to south
Run east to west
Circle the poles
Indicate elevation
What is the equator?
A line that runs from pole to pole
A line that circles the center of the globe
A line that indicates elevation
A line that marks the prime meridian
What is the prime meridian?
A line that runs from pole to pole
A line that circles the center of the globe
A line from which all other longitude lines are reckoned
A line that indicates elevation
What is the imaginary line around which the earth spins called?
The equator
The prime meridian
The earth axis
The compass rose
What are the ends of the earth's axis called?
Equators
Meridians
Poles
Axes
What is a map's scale used for?
To show elevation
To display symbols
To help map-readers cover distances between places
To indicate latitude
What is the compass rose used for on a map?
To show elevation
To indicate direction
To display symbols
To measure distance
What does the theory of continental drift explain?
The formation of mountains
The movement of continents
The creation of oceans
The rise of sea levels
How many continents are there on Earth?
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Which of the following is NOT a continent?
Asia
Antarctica
Greenland
Australia
What is the purpose of a map's legend or key?
To show elevation
To display symbols
To indicate direction
To measure distance
What is the significance of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, England?
It marks the equator
It marks the prime meridian
It marks the poles
It marks the earth axis
What is the main focus of geography?
The study of rocks
The study of the earth
The study of stars
The study of animals
What does a map usually have to help represent features or symbols?
A compass rose
A legend or key
A scale
A grid
Which of the following is not one of the four main oceans on Earth?
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
Mediterranean
What type of water do enclosed parts of oceans and large bodies of water contain?
Freshwater
Saltwater
Mineral water
Distilled water
Which of the following is a landform that includes very little or no water?
Mountain
Plateau
Desert
Valley
What are the oldest climatic zones on Earth?
Temperate zones
Arctic and Antarctic
Tropical zones
Equatorial zones
Which factor does not influence climate?
Latitude
Altitude
Population
Wind patterns
What is the term for large climate belts that run around the Earth?
Zones
Regions
Areas
Belts
What is the chief climate event in human history mentioned in the text?
Global warming
Ice Ages
Monsoon seasons
El Niño
Which climatic regions are the most temperate?
Arctic
Antarctic
Equatorial
Polar
What are the bodies of water that include rivers and ice called?
Lakes
Oceans
Seas
Polar icecaps
Which of the following is not a factor influencing climate?
Cloud cover
Temperature
Soil type
Rainfall
What is a plateau?
A type of mountain
A flat elevated landform
A deep valley
A water body
Which ocean is not mentioned in the text?
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
Southern
What is the primary characteristic of a desert?
High rainfall
Dense vegetation
Very little or no water
High altitude
Which of the following is a type of landform mentioned in the text?
Glacier
Steppe
Fjord
Canyon
What is the primary purpose of a map's legend?
To show the scale of the map
To explain the symbols used on the map
To indicate the map's orientation
To provide the map's title
What is the center line of longitude?
Equator
Prime meridian
Longitude
latitude
a symbol on a map that shows the cardinal directions
river
compass rose
glacier
What are the straight lines that cross to form boxes dividing the map into smaller parts?
symbols
map grid
map key
This map feature is used to measure distances between places on a map.
Map Key
Map Scale
Map Title
Map Color
Which ocean is located to the east of Africa?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
Of the rivers, which is a the longest river in the world?
Nile River
Amazon River
Mississippi River
Danube River
Use the image to answer the question.
We live in a (a) climate zone.
What climate zone is the green area in the picture?
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Tropical zone
What climate zone is Phoenix, AZ?
Arid
Highland
Mediterranean
Tropical
Which climate zone is represented by the green area in the picture?
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Tropical zone
Which statement about climate is true?
Australia has mostly dry climates.
There are polar climates in Africa.
South America has no dry climates.
Continental climates are in the south.
Region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The sun's rays are most intense and the temperatures are always warm.
tropical zone
temperate zone
polar zone
warm front
What is the main difference between weather and climate?
Weather describes the condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while climate is how the atmosphere behaves over relatively long periods of time.
Weather is only about temperatures, while climate includes patterns of precipitation.
Climate can be changed by human activities, but weather cannot.
Weather occurs only in the troposphere, while climate occurs in all layers of the atmosphere.
What is the largest desert in the world?
Sahara Desert
Arabian Desert
Antarctic Desert
Gobi Desert
Which is the only continent to only have a frigid zone
Asia
North America
Antarctica
Australia
Click the continent: ANTARCTICA
Click the continent: EUROPE
Click the continent: AFRICA
Click the continent: AUSTRALIA
