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WorksheetsUnit 1 Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which theme of geography involves a group of places that share physical and human characteristics?
Region
Place
Movement
Location
Which continent has the most countries?
Asia
Africa
Europe
South America
Which ocean is home to the Bermuda Triangle?
Pacific
Atlantic
Indian
Southern
Which ocean is the smallest, covering 3% of the Earth?
Pacific
Atlantic
Arctic
Indian
Which continent is the second smallest and has 44 countries?
Asia
Europe
Africa
South America
Which continent is the smallest?
Europe
Australia
Antarctica
South America
Which continent has over 60% of the world's population?
Africa
Asia
Europe
North America
The North and South Poles are located at _______ degrees latitude on the globe.
90
0
45
180
What shows North, South, East, and West on a map?
Key
Scale bar
Compass Rose
Legend
Which map shows boundaries or borders of states or countries?
Physical map
Climate map
Political map
Resources map
Low areas between mountains are known as _______.
Valleys
Peaks
Plateaus
Hills
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides is called a _______.
Peninsula
Island
Isthmus
Plateau
A body of water partially enclosed by land is known as a _______.
Bay
Desert
Mountain
Valley
An underwater ecosystem formed by accumulation of coral is called a _______.
Coral Reef
Mangrove
Kelp Forest
Estuary
Where a river meets a sea is known as an _______.
Estuary
Delta
Lagoon
Peninsula
What is a natural stream of water flowing towards an ocean, lake, or another river called?
Lake
River
Plateau
Plains
What is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side?
River
Plateau
Lake
Plains
What is the average of the weather in a region over a long period of time called?
Weather
Altitude
Climate
Latitude
What is the shaking of the Earth’s surface when two plates of Earth’s crust suddenly move or break called?
Landslide
Earthquake
Tornado
Flood
What is the place on the Earth’s surface where the earthquake can be felt called?
Hypocenter
Fault line
Epicenter
Seismic zone
Approximately how many earthquakes occur every year?
100,000
500,000
1,000,000
50,000
What is mostly the cause of landslides?
Earthquakes
Heavy rainfall
Tornadoes
Volcanic eruptions
What occurs when molten rock erupts through the surface of the Earth?
Earthquake
Landslide
Volcanic Eruption
Flood
What causes a tsunami?
Earthquake or volcanic eruptions under water
Strong winds over the ocean
Heavy rainfall
Melting glaciers
What is the definition of 'price'?
The amount of money that something costs
The amount of something available
The performance of a duty
The desire of customers to buy something
What does 'expensive' mean?
Having a high cost
Having a low cost
Being available
Being in demand
What is the most common type of avalanche?
Slab
Powder
Wet
Ice
What is the main cause of most wildfires?
Human activity
Volcanic eruptions
Lightning
Earthquakes
What is the main effect of a tsunami?
Can cause major damage
Creates large clouds
Causes fires
Melts snow
What is the main effect of an avalanche?
Snow slides down a mountain
Creates large clouds
Causes fires
Melts snow
This continent has 23 continents including Greenland.
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
The people on this continent speak both Spanish and Portuguese.
South America
Africa
Europe
Australia
The largest ocean in the world.
Pacific
Atlantic
Indian
Southern
This ocean has the world's largest bay, the Bay of Bengal.
Indian
Southern
Atlantic
Arctic
This ocean was not recognized until 1999.
Southern
Indian
Pacific
Atlantic
Lines of longitude are also called __________.
Meridians
Parallels
Lines that run vertically (north to south) around the globe.
Lines of Longitude
Lines of Latitude
The way people, products, information and ideas move from one place to another
Movement
Place
Location
Region
Half of the world.
Hemisphere
Legend
Scale Bar
Compass Rose
The line that runs at 0° longitude.
Prime Meridian
Equator
Legend
Locator Map
The line that runs at 0° latitude.
Prime Meridian
Equator
Legend
Locator Map
Lines that run horizontally (east to west) around the globe.
Lines of Latitude
Lines of Longitude
A place's exact location on Earth.
Absolute Location
Relative Location
Locator Map
Compass Rose
The type of map that shows the average weather and climate of a region.
Climate Map
Population Map
Physical Map
Resource Map
The type of map that shows the distribution of natural resources such as crops, minerals, animals, or plant.
Resource Map
Climate Map
Political Map
Physical Map
Elevated landforms with steep sides and high peaks.
Mountain
Hill
Peninsula
Isthmus
A piece of land with water on all sides.
Island
Peninsula
Isthmus
Hill
A spinning column of air with wind speeds up to 300 mph.
Tornado
Tsunami
Hurricane
Landslide
Which of the following IS NOT a type of volcano?
Active
Dormant
Extinct
Inactive
Which of the following are another name for a hurricane?
Typhoon
Cyclone
Avalanche
Tsunami
Things that are made or grown and then sold.
Goods
Supply
Available
Consumer
Possible to get, buy or use.
Available
Demand
Supply
Service
The desire for customers to buy or use something.
Demand
Supply
Service
Available
The physical position of people and places on Earth.
Location
Place
Region
Movement
Which oceans has the deepest place on Earth, the Mariana Trench?
Pacific
Atlantic
Southern
Indian
Explains symbols and shading on a map.
Map Key
Legend
Locator map
Compass Rose
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas with water on both sides.
Isthmus
Peninsula
Island
Estuary
Occurs when rivers overflow, ocean waves come ashore, ice melts or during heavy rainfall.
Flood
Earthquake
Hurricane
Tsunami
Hurricanes can reach wind speeds up to ______ mph.
200
100
150
50
One who gives money to a business for goods or services.
consumer
price
expensive
demand
