WorksheetsWorld Geography Unit 1 Exam 2025-2026
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
The construction site is 30° North Latitude and 60° West Longitude.
Relative Location.
Absolute Location.
Earth Winds.
Radio Signals.
What type of landform is Italy?
a landlocked country.
an island.
a peninsula.
an archipelago.
Because East Asia is a meeting point of tectonic plates, the region
has very little seismic activity or tidal waves.
experiences numerous earthquakes and creation of new landforms.
is subject to intense hurricanes in the spring.
is not considered to be part of the Ring of Fire.
A functional region focuses on
a time period in a specific part of the world.
the distant future and how geography will change it.
a central point and the surrounding territory linked to it.
a system of related regions that cover large continents.
Looking at the map above, it is an example of a
formal region map.
physical map
topographical map.
population density map.
Physical weathering takes place when
large masses of rock are welded together by volcanic action.
huge masses of rock are broken into smaller pieces.
chemicals slowly break down rocks over many years.
winds blow dirt away from rocks.
Which of the following countries best represents an archipelago?
North and South Korea
Japan
Australia
Singapore
If a city is located at longitude 120° E, it is located
west of the Prime Meridian
east of the Prime Meridian
north of the Equator
east of the Equator
According to the map, which region of California received the highest average precipitation (60+ inches) between 1961 and 1990?
Central Valley
Northern coastal region
Southern California
Eastern desert region
This thematic map would be most useful to--
manufacturer
fisherman
lawyer
farmer
The Southern Hemisphere is visible on how many of these map projections?
One
Two
Three
Four
Istanbul’s relative location, shown on this map, contributed to its importance by allowing the city to control the –
A. oceans
B. rivers
C. seas
D. plains
According to the map, which region of China has the highest population density?
Northern China
Western China
Southern China
Eastern China
This map is most useful to determine –
population density
natural resources
total population
distribution of cities
Where is the Atlantic Ocean? (Refer to the labeled world map with regions 8-12)
8
9
10
11
12
Where is Australia? Select the correct number from the map:
2
4
5
6
7
Where is the Indian Ocean?
12
11
10
9
8
Where is North America? Select the correct number corresponding to North America on the map.
1
2
5
6
7
Where is the Pacific Ocean? (Refer to the labeled world map with regions 8-12)
8
9
10
11
12
Where is Asia? Select the correct region from the map:
1
2
3
4
5
Based on these charts, which of the following conclusions can be drawn regarding the world's population in 2025?
A. Africa will likely experience problems associated with overpopulation.
B. Efforts to reduce birth rates in the developing world will likely be successful.
C. Technological innovations will likely reduce population levels throughout Asia.
D. Developed nations will likely account for the majority of the world's population.
The Midwest is traditionally considered to include only five states of the Great Lakes region (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin), but it is often defined as including the states of the Great Plains as well. The Midwest is an example of which type of region?
Natural resource region
Perceptual region
Functional region
Formal region
The Basque Country region of Spain has its own autonomous government, its own borders, and even its own language. The Basque Country is an example of which type of region?
International region
Perceptual region
Functional region
Formal region
Where is the Southern Ocean?
8
9
10
11
12
Locate the Arctic Ocean
8
9
10
11
12
Find South America on the map.
2
3
4
5
6
Where is Europe?
2
3
4
5
6
Locate Africa
3
4
5
6
7
Where is Antarctica?
3
4
5
6
7
Which of the following is a factor that favors the development of primary economic activities?
A location for industrial manufacturing operations
The presence of natural resources
The availability of neighbors willing to trade
An economy based on communist ideals
What type of industry is most likely to increase when a country becomes developed?
Mining
Service
Agriculture
Manufacturing
The circulation of the Houston Chronicle newspaper is an example of a functional region. Why is the circulation area a functional region?
The area is defined by its relation to the Houston Chronicle
The area mostly includes people of a specific cultural background
The area is governed by one central authority, the Houston Chronicle
The area can be drawn on a map, even as subscriptions are added or dropped
Which economic activity would be much more common in less developed country than in a more developed country?
Service Sector Jobs
Agricultural Industry Jobs
Computer Programming Jobs
Information Technology Jobs
Which of the following best describes a perceptual region?
An area defined by people's feelings and attitudes.
An area defined by official boundaries and laws.
An area centered around a central point and its connections.
An area based on physical landforms only.
Which continent is located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?
Asia
Europe
North America
Australia
Which of the following best explains why Japan is considered an archipelago?
It is located on a peninsula
It is surrounded by deserts
It is made up of many islands
It is a single large landmass
Which of the following best describes the location of the Amazon Rainforest using latitude and longitude?
Relative Location
Absolute Location
Climate Zone
Time Zone
Which of the following best describes a peninsula?
A flat, treeless plain
A chain of islands
A landmass surrounded by water on three sides
A region with high mountains
Which of the following is an example of a functional region?
The Amazon Rainforest
The Sahara Desert
The continent of Antarctica
The area served by a city's subway system
Which of the following best describes absolute location?
The position of a place in relation to another place
The exact coordinates of a place using latitude and longitude
The population density of a city
The climate of a specific region
The relative location of San Antonio is best described how
29 N, 98 W
Central Texas
