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Topic 1 Test Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which absolute location is farthest from the Equator?

a)

2° N, 45° E

b)

60° S, 10° W

c)

18° S, 120° E

d)

8° N, 77° W

2.

Which absolute location is closest to the Equator?

a)

5° S, 30° E

b)

45° N, 60° W

c)

22° S, 100° E

d)

38° N, 120° W

3.

Which basic question of geography can be answered by consulting lines of latitude and longitude?

a)

How did it get there?

b)

Why is it there?

c)

What is it like there?

d)

Where is it?

4.

Which scenario best demonstrates the use of GPS technology?

a)

A hiker checks a paper map to find a trail in a national park.

b)

A tourist uses a smartphone app to get turn-by-turn directions to a museum.

c)

A student draws a map of their neighborhood from memory.

d)

A pilot studies a printed chart before a flight.

5.

Which of the following is an example of using GPS technology?

a)

A driver follows road signs to reach a destination.

b)

A cyclist uses a GPS device to track their route during a race.

c)

A teacher draws a world map on the board.

d)

A camper reads a compass to find north.

6.

Select the two correct answers. Which of the following are considered physical characteristics of a place?

a)

mountains

b)

architecture

c)

rivers

d)

customs

7.

Select the two correct answers. Which of the following are considered human characteristics of a place?

a)

mountains

b)

education

c)

rivers

d)

religion

8.

Select ALL that apply. What are some reasons why flat maps are often preferred over globes for geographic study?

a)

Maps can display specific features such as roads and political boundaries more clearly than globes.

b)

Maps always represent the Earth's surface without any distortion.

c)

Maps are easier to carry and use for navigation than globes.

d)

Maps can show the true size of continents and oceans better than globes.

9.

Select ALL that apply. Why might geographers choose to use flat maps instead of globes for certain tasks?

a)

Maps can be easily folded or stored, making them more convenient than globes.

b)

Maps provide a completely accurate representation of the Earth's curved surface.

c)

Maps can focus on particular regions or themes, such as climate zones or population density.

d)

Maps never distort the shapes of landmasses or bodies of water.

10.

Which statement is supported by the map?

a)

Geographers can use the lines on this map to determine the relative location of a place.

b)

The Equator measures distance in an east-to-west direction.

c)

Geographers can use the lines on this map to determine the absolute location of a place

d)

The Prime Meridian measures distance in a north-to-south direction.

11.

The lines on this map help geographers to identify what?

a)

Relative Location

b)

Physical Characteristics of a place

c)

Human Characteristics of a place

d)

Absolute Location

12.

Which statements are supported by the map?

a)

This map illustrates the many different political regions of North America

b)

The Equator measures distance in an east-to-west direction.

c)

This map of North America is an example of a political map.

d)

The Prime Meridian measures distance in a north-to-south direction.

13.

Which statement is supported by the map?

a)

This map can be used to find the absolute location of Rockford, Michigan.

b)

This map can be used to determine the relative location of Cuba.

c)

The Equator measures distance in an east-to-west direction.

d)

The Prime Meridian measures distance in a north-to-south direction.

14.

Which term describes a person who makes maps?

a)

Geography

b)

Hemisphere

c)

Cartographer

d)

Latitude

15.

What is the study of Earth and its people, places, and environments called?

a)

Longitude

b)

Geography

c)

Latitude

d)

Hemisphere

16.

Which lines on a map run east to west but measure distance from north to south?

a)

Longitude

b)

Latitude

c)

Hemisphere

d)

Geography

17.

Which lines on a map run north to south but measure distance from east to west?

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

c)

Hemisphere

d)

Cartographer

18.

What term is used to describe each half of Earth?

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

c)

Hemisphere

d)

Geography

19.

When you describe where something is based on its relationship to other places, what type of location are you providing?

a)

Absolute

b)

Relative

c)

Exact

d)

Geographic

20.

When you give an exact location, like a street number or coordinates, what type of location are you providing?

a)

Relative

b)

Absolute

c)

Geographic

d)

Approximate

21.

Which coordinate is closest to the Equator?

a)

5° N, 85° W

b)

75° S, 120° E

c)

25° S, 77° W

d)

None of the above

22.

Which coordinate is farthest from the Equator?

a)

60° N, 140° W

b)

87° S, 10° E

c)

45° S, 77° W

d)

None of the above

23.

Which coordinate is closest to the Prime Meridian?

a)

49° S, 42° W

b)

70° N, 110° E

c)

33° S, 89° E

d)

None of the above

24.

Which coordinate is farthest from the Prime Meridian?

a)

49° S, 77° W

b)

70° N, 110° E

c)

33° S, 175° E

d)

None of the above

25.

Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. The __________ divide(s) Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

a)

International Date Line

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

Tropic of Cancer

d)

Equator

26.

Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. The __________ split(s) Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

a)

Prime Meridian and International Date Line

b)

Equator and Tropic of Cancer

c)

Equator and Prime Meridian

d)

Equator and Tropic of Capricorn

27.

Which of the following is an example of Absolute Location?

a)

North of the Mountain

b)

(45*N, 120*W)

c)

Near Meijer

d)

None of the above

28.

Which of the following is an example of Relative Location?

a)

84*S, 10*W

b)

North of Grand Rapids

c)

123 W. River Way

d)

41.5° N, 90.5° W

29.

What information does a compass rose show on a map?

a)

Area of a map that shows details of smaller areas

b)

Indicator of direction on a map

c)

Explanation of a map’s symbols, colors, and lines

d)

Information about what the map shows

30.

What does an inset show on a map?

a)

Area of a map that shows details of smaller areas

b)

Indicator of direction on a map

c)

Explanation of a map’s symbols, colors, and lines

d)

Information about what the map shows

31.

What does a key explain on a map?

a)

Area of a map that shows details of smaller areas

b)

Indicator of direction on a map

c)

Explanation of a map’s symbols, colors, and lines

d)

Information about what the map shows

32.

What does a map title provide?

a)

Area of a map that shows details of smaller areas

b)

Indicator of direction on a map

c)

Explanation of a map’s symbols, colors, and lines

d)

Information about what the map shows and where the map is located

33.

What does a scale bar describe on a map?

a)

Area of a map that shows details of smaller areas

b)

Description of how distance on a map relates to distance on Earth

c)

Explanation of a map’s symbols, colors, and lines

d)

Information about what the map shows

34.
What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?
a)
Prime Meridian
b)
Equator
c)
North Pole
d)
South Pole
35.
a)
The map shows lines of longitude.
b)
The map shows lines of latitude.