WorksheetsTopic 1 Test Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which absolute location is farthest from the Equator?
2° N, 45° E
60° S, 10° W
18° S, 120° E
8° N, 77° W
Which absolute location is closest to the Equator?
5° S, 30° E
45° N, 60° W
22° S, 100° E
38° N, 120° W
Which basic question of geography can be answered by consulting lines of latitude and longitude?
How did it get there?
Why is it there?
What is it like there?
Where is it?
Which scenario best demonstrates the use of GPS technology?
A hiker checks a paper map to find a trail in a national park.
A tourist uses a smartphone app to get turn-by-turn directions to a museum.
A student draws a map of their neighborhood from memory.
A pilot studies a printed chart before a flight.
Which of the following is an example of using GPS technology?
A driver follows road signs to reach a destination.
A cyclist uses a GPS device to track their route during a race.
A teacher draws a world map on the board.
A camper reads a compass to find north.
Select the two correct answers. Which of the following are considered physical characteristics of a place?
mountains
architecture
rivers
customs
Select the two correct answers. Which of the following are considered human characteristics of a place?
mountains
education
rivers
religion
Select ALL that apply. What are some reasons why flat maps are often preferred over globes for geographic study?
Maps can display specific features such as roads and political boundaries more clearly than globes.
Maps always represent the Earth's surface without any distortion.
Maps are easier to carry and use for navigation than globes.
Maps can show the true size of continents and oceans better than globes.
Select ALL that apply. Why might geographers choose to use flat maps instead of globes for certain tasks?
Maps can be easily folded or stored, making them more convenient than globes.
Maps provide a completely accurate representation of the Earth's curved surface.
Maps can focus on particular regions or themes, such as climate zones or population density.
Maps never distort the shapes of landmasses or bodies of water.
Which statement is supported by the map?
Geographers can use the lines on this map to determine the relative location of a place.
The Equator measures distance in an east-to-west direction.
Geographers can use the lines on this map to determine the absolute location of a place
The Prime Meridian measures distance in a north-to-south direction.
The lines on this map help geographers to identify what?
Relative Location
Physical Characteristics of a place
Human Characteristics of a place
Absolute Location
Which statements are supported by the map?
This map illustrates the many different political regions of North America
The Equator measures distance in an east-to-west direction.
This map of North America is an example of a political map.
The Prime Meridian measures distance in a north-to-south direction.
Which statement is supported by the map?
This map can be used to find the absolute location of Rockford, Michigan.
This map can be used to determine the relative location of Cuba.
The Equator measures distance in an east-to-west direction.
The Prime Meridian measures distance in a north-to-south direction.
Which term describes a person who makes maps?
Geography
Hemisphere
Cartographer
Latitude
What is the study of Earth and its people, places, and environments called?
Longitude
Geography
Latitude
Hemisphere
Which lines on a map run east to west but measure distance from north to south?
Longitude
Latitude
Hemisphere
Geography
Which lines on a map run north to south but measure distance from east to west?
Latitude
Longitude
Hemisphere
Cartographer
What term is used to describe each half of Earth?
Latitude
Longitude
Hemisphere
Geography
When you describe where something is based on its relationship to other places, what type of location are you providing?
Absolute
Relative
Exact
Geographic
When you give an exact location, like a street number or coordinates, what type of location are you providing?
Relative
Absolute
Geographic
Approximate
Which coordinate is closest to the Equator?
5° N, 85° W
75° S, 120° E
25° S, 77° W
None of the above
Which coordinate is farthest from the Equator?
60° N, 140° W
87° S, 10° E
45° S, 77° W
None of the above
Which coordinate is closest to the Prime Meridian?
49° S, 42° W
70° N, 110° E
33° S, 89° E
None of the above
Which coordinate is farthest from the Prime Meridian?
49° S, 77° W
70° N, 110° E
33° S, 175° E
None of the above
Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. The __________ divide(s) Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
International Date Line
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Equator
Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. The __________ split(s) Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Prime Meridian and International Date Line
Equator and Tropic of Cancer
Equator and Prime Meridian
Equator and Tropic of Capricorn
Which of the following is an example of Absolute Location?
North of the Mountain
(45*N, 120*W)
Near Meijer
None of the above
Which of the following is an example of Relative Location?
84*S, 10*W
North of Grand Rapids
123 W. River Way
41.5° N, 90.5° W
What information does a compass rose show on a map?
Area of a map that shows details of smaller areas
Indicator of direction on a map
Explanation of a map’s symbols, colors, and lines
Information about what the map shows
What does an inset show on a map?
Area of a map that shows details of smaller areas
Indicator of direction on a map
Explanation of a map’s symbols, colors, and lines
Information about what the map shows
What does a key explain on a map?
Area of a map that shows details of smaller areas
Indicator of direction on a map
Explanation of a map’s symbols, colors, and lines
Information about what the map shows
What does a map title provide?
Area of a map that shows details of smaller areas
Indicator of direction on a map
Explanation of a map’s symbols, colors, and lines
Information about what the map shows and where the map is located
What does a scale bar describe on a map?
Area of a map that shows details of smaller areas
Description of how distance on a map relates to distance on Earth
Explanation of a map’s symbols, colors, and lines
Information about what the map shows
