WorksheetsReview Guide for Physical Geography Test
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Hannah is planning a trip and wants to understand why different regions have different climates. Which of the following lists four elements that cause regional climate patterns?
Latitude, altitude, ocean currents, and prevailing winds
Soil type, plant species, animal migration, and rainfall
Population density, urbanization, technology, and culture
Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides
Most places near the __________ have warm climates.
equator
poles
mountains
desert
Areas with higher elevation in a region are usually __________.
colder
warmer
drier
more humid
Savanna vegetation is:
grassland with scattered trees and shrubs
dense tropical rainforest
desert with only cacti
alpine tundra with mosses
The three characteristics of climate are:
temperature, precipitation, and wind
humidity, soil type, and altitude
rainfall, sunlight, and soil fertility
cloud cover, latitude, and ocean currents
The climate zone that receives the least amount of precipitation is:
Tropical Rainforest
Desert
Temperate
Savanna
Monsoons usually occur in which area of the world?
Southeast Asia
Northern Europe
Central America
Southern Africa
Typhoons usually occur in which area of the world?
North Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Western Pacific Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Match the following climate types with the regions where they usually occur:
Temperate and Mediterranean climates
Middle latitudes
Tropical and polar climates
Low and high latitudes
Desert and tundra climates
Arid and cold regions
Equatorial and arctic climates
Near the equator and the poles
The climates that usually occur in the high latitudes are:
Tundra and Ice Cap
Tropical Rainforest and Savanna
Desert and Steppe
Mediterranean and Humid Subtropical
The climates that usually occur in the low latitudes are:
Tropical, arid, and semi-arid climates
Polar and tundra climates
Mediterranean and marine west coast climates
Subarctic and highland climates
Rainforests are typically found in which latitude zone?
Tropical zone
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Arctic zone
Taiga is found in which latitude zone?
Tropical zone
Temperate zone
Polar zone
Subarctic zone
Tundra is:
a cold, treeless biome found in the Arctic and on mountaintops
a tropical rainforest with high rainfall
a desert with very high temperatures
a grassland with tall trees
The climate zone that has a rainy season in summer and a dry season in winter is called:
Tropical monsoon climate
Polar climate
Mediterranean climate
Desert climate
A monsoon is a seasonal wind that brings heavy rains and helps people by providing water for crops. Which of the following best describes a monsoon and its benefit?
A monsoon is a seasonal wind that brings heavy rains and helps people by providing water for crops.
A monsoon is a type of desert storm that causes droughts.
A monsoon is a cold wind that brings snow to tropical regions.
A monsoon is a gentle breeze that cools the air in winter.
A __________ is a twisting funnel shaped cloud that forms over land.
tornado
hurricane
cyclone
waterspout
Climate is defined as:
the average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time
the daily temperature and precipitation in a region
the amount of rainfall in a single year
the weather on a particular day
Match each description with the correct term related to Earth science and weather.
The condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
Weather
The study of rocks and minerals
Geology
The movement of the Earth's plates
Plate tectonics
The process of photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
A polder is:
a piece of low-lying land reclaimed from a body of water and protected by dikes
a type of traditional Dutch windmill
a natural lake formed by glacial activity
a mountain pass in the Alps
Match the following activities or processes with their impact on forests.
Logging, agriculture, and urbanization
Three major causes of deforestation
Reforestation, conservation, and afforestation
Three methods to increase or protect forest cover
Soil erosion, rainfall, and photosynthesis
Three natural processes not directly causing deforestation
Desertification, recycling, and composting
Three activities not related to deforestation
Charlotte is studying the Aral Sea for her geography project. She discovers that the Aral Sea is shrinking. Why is this happening?
its rivers were diverted for irrigation.
it is located in a desert region.
it is being drained for drinking water.
it is shrinking due to climate change.
James notices that the land near his village, which was once fertile and used for farming, is now dry and barren with very little vegetation. What is this process called?
the process by which fertile land becomes desert
the process of turning deserts into forests
the melting of polar ice caps
the formation of mountains
Ava is a farmer who works on hilly terrain. She decides to practice terraced farming because it helps (a) on hilly terrain.
prevent soil erosion
increase the use of chemical fertil
require less labor than other metho
is suitable for flat plains only
Zoe is learning about volcanoes in her science class. She discovers that volcanoes benefit humans by (a) .
providing fertile soil
creating new land
generating geothermal energy
attracting tourism
The following are forces that cause erosion:
Water, wind, ice, and gravity
Sunlight, sound, and magnetism
Electricity, heat, and light
Friction, pressure, and temperature
Chernobyl is known for which of the following events?
A major nuclear disaster occurred there.
It was the site of a famous space launch.
It is known for a historic peace treaty.
It was the location of a major oil spill.
Match the following cities with the type of pollution they are most known for.
Air pollution
Mexico City
Water pollution
Flint, Michigan
Noise pollution
Mumbai
Soil pollution
Love Canal, New York
Which of the following lists three ecological processes that have shaped the earth's surface?
Erosion, weathering, and deposition
Photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration
Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
Migration, hibernation, and adaptation
Humans influence their environment in which of the following ways?
By building cities, cutting down forests, and polluting water
By avoiding all use of natural resources
By preventing all natural disasters
By never interacting with nature
Humans are influenced by their environment in which of the following ways?
Crops they grow, houses they build, ways they travel
By ignoring environmental changes
By being unaffected by surroundings
By controlling all aspects of nature
Three forms of pollution are:
Air, water, and soil pollution
Air, light, and sound pollution
Water, plastic, and noise pollution
Soil, thermal, and visual pollution
Match the following rivers with the famous dams built on them.
Nile
Aswan High Dam
Amazon
Belo Monte Dam
Yangtze
Three Gorges Dam
Mississippi
Old River Control Structure
(a) are three examples of water diversion.
Which of the following is a direct result of deforestation?
Increase in rainfall
Loss of habitat for wildlife
Decrease in soil erosion
Formation of new lakes
Which factor most influences the temperature of a region?
Latitude
Population
Political boundaries
Language
While hiking through a desert, Priya noticed a landform with smooth, wavy patterns in the rock, similar to the one shown in the image. What process is most likely responsible for the landform Priya observed?
(a)
