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Chapter 1 Geography Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

Which of the following best describes absolute location?

a)

The relationship of a feature to other features on earth

b)

The exact position of a feature on the earth’s surface

c)

The movement of people, goods, and ideas

d)

The climate of a specific place

2.

What is the main difference between small-scale maps and large-scale maps?

a)

Small-scale maps show more detail than large-scale maps

b)

Large-scale maps show larger areas with less detail

c)

Small-scale maps show large areas with less detail, while large-scale maps show smaller areas with more detail

d)

Both show the same amount of detail

3.

Why do geographers study movement?

a)

To understand the climate of a region

b)

To know the exact location of a place

c)

To understand how people, goods, and ideas move from place to place

d)

To describe the physical features of a place

4.

Which of the following is NOT a type of thematic map mentioned in the material?

a)

Cartogram

b)

Flow-line map

c)

Road map

d)

Population density map

5.

A geographer wants to compare how two places are similar or different. Which concept should they use?

a)

Place

b)

Region

c)

Movement

d)

Relief

6.

Which of the following is a three-dimensional representation of the earth?

a)

Map

b)

Globe

c)

Map projection

d)

Cartographer

7.

What is the main purpose of a map projection?

a)

To create a three-dimensional model of the earth

b)

To draw the earth’s surface in a way that reduces distortion caused by converting three dimensions to two

c)

To photograph the earth from space

d)

To collect digital map information

8.

Which term describes a system that uses digital map information to create a databank for specialized maps?

a)

Landsat

b)

Cartographer

c)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

d)

Topographic map

9.

A series of satellites that can photograph the entire earth in 16 days is known as:

a)

Map projection

b)

Landsat

c)

Globe

d)

Topographic map

10.

Imagine you are a geographer who needs to show both natural and man-made features on a map. Which type of map would you use, and why?

a)

Globe, because it is three-dimensional

b)

Topographic map, because it represents natural and man-made features

c)

Landsat, because it uses satellites

d)

Cartographer, because it is a person who makes maps

11.

What is the definition of "absolute location" in geography?

a)

The exact place where a geographic feature is found

b)

A place in relation to other places around it

c)

Each half of the globe

d)

The imaginary line that divides the north and south halves of the earth

12.

Which term describes the imaginary line that divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres?

a)

Prime meridian

b)

Equator

c)

Longitude

d)

Latitude

13.

If you are using a map and want to understand what the different symbols and colors mean, which feature should you look for?

a)

Compass rose

b)

Scale

c)

Legend

d)

Latitude

14.

How does "relative location" differ from "absolute location"?

a)

Relative location is the exact place where a feature is found, while absolute location is in relation to other places.

b)

Relative location is in relation to other places, while absolute location is the exact place where a feature is found.

c)

Relative location is the same as longitude, while absolute location is the same as latitude.

d)

Relative location is only used for oceans, while absolute location is used for continents.

15.

A map shows a starlike symbol that helps you find north, south, east, and west. How would you use this feature to plan a route from one city to another?

a)

By using the legend to identify city names

b)

By using the compass rose to determine directions

c)

By using the scale to measure distance

d)

By using latitude lines to find the cities