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1st 9 Weeks Review

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What letter on the map represents the Atlantic Ocean?

a)

J

b)

A

c)

C

d)

F

2.

What letter on the map represents North America?

a)

B

b)

A

c)

C

d)

D

3.

What letter on the map represents Europe?

a)

I

b)

A

c)

C

d)

F

4.

What letter on the map represents Pacific Ocean?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

What letter on the map represents Africa?

a)

F

b)

A

c)

C

d)

D

6.

What letter on the map represents South America?

a)

K

b)

L

c)

M

d)

N

7.

This tool is located on a map to show direction: _________.

a)

Compass Rose

b)

Scale Bar

c)

Legend

d)

Grid Lines

8.

North, South, East, West are called what kind of directions?

a)

Cardinal Directions

b)

Intermediate Directions

c)

Relative Directions

d)

Secondary Directions

9.

What 4 things does every map need to have?

a)

Title, Compass Rose, Scale, Key/Legend

b)

Latitude, Longitude, Equator, Prime Meridian

c)

Title, Border, River, Mountain

d)

Compass Rose, Ocean, City, Road

10.

A man-made waterway through land for boats and ships is called a _________.

a)

Canal

b)

Bridge

c)

Tunnel

d)

Harbor

11.

A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean is called an _________

a)

Archipelago

b)

Peninsula

c)

Isthmus

d)

Continent

12.

Name 2 geographic barriers.

a)

Mountains, No access to waterways (river, seas or oceans)

b)

Deserts, Skyscrapers

c)

Bridges, Highways

d)

Farms, Parks

13.

Name 2 geographic assists.

a)

Rivers, Flat land (plains)

b)

Mountains, Deserts

c)

Oceans, Volcanoes

d)

Canyons, Plateaus

14.

What would you wear in the Arctic Circle?

a)

Hat, boots, and heavy coat

b)

Shorts and sandals

c)

Raincoat and umbrella

d)

Swimsuit and flip-flops

15.

What would you wear in the desert?

a)

Shorts and tank top

b)

Heavy winter coat and boots

c)

Raincoat and umbrella

d)

Ski suit and gloves

16.

Define Glaciation and list some events/features resulting from it.

a)

Glaciers move and change the land: U-shaped valleys

b)

Glaciation is the process of desert formation: Sand dunes

c)

Glaciation causes volcanic eruptions: Lava flows

d)

Glaciation leads to earthquakes: Fault lines

17.

Define Plate Tectonics and list some events/features resulting from it.

a)

Plates underneath the earth move: earthquakes, tsunamis, mountains, volcanoes

b)

Plates above the earth move: rain, snow, wind, clouds

c)

Plates underneath the ocean move: tides, waves, currents, storms

d)

Plates in the atmosphere move: lightning, thunder, rainbows, auroras

18.

Define Volcanic Activity and list some events/features resulting from it.

a)

Volcanoes erupt: lava, destruction of homes, fertile soil, ash

b)

Earthquakes only: shaking ground, no lava, no ash

c)

Tsunamis: large ocean waves, flooding, no lava

d)

Hurricanes: strong winds, heavy rain, no volcanic eruptions

19.

Define Erosion and list some events/features resulting from it.

a)

Process of rocks and soil slowly breaking apart and being carried away: Canyons, Caves, Cliffs

b)

Process of plants growing in soil: Forests, Meadows, Gardens

c)

Movement of tectonic plates: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Mountains

d)

Condensation of water vapor: Clouds, Rain, Snow

20.

Define Movement and give 1 example.

a)

Movement is different ways things move place to place – Ideas and people. Example: INTERNET.

b)

Movement is the process of water evaporating from the ocean. Example: Rainfall.

c)

Movement is the way plants grow towards sunlight. Example: Sunflower.

d)

Movement is the process of rocks breaking down into soil. Example: Weathering.

21.

Define Region and give 1 example.

a)

Region is an area that is defined by certain similar characteristics – Clothing, Religions, Ethnicities.

b)

Region is a type of weather pattern found only in deserts.

c)

Region is a type of government system used in cities.

d)

Region is a type of animal found in forests.

22.

Define Human Environment Interaction and give 1 example.

a)

Human Environment Interaction is how humans interact with the environment. Example: Building Canals, Cutting down rainforests.

b)

Human Environment Interaction is how animals adapt to the environment. Example: Birds migrating south for winter.

c)

Human Environment Interaction is how plants grow in different climates. Example: Cacti in deserts.

d)

Human Environment Interaction is how weather changes over time. Example: Rain turning into snow.

23.

Define Location and give 1 example.

a)

Location is where a place is located: exact address or coordinates.

b)

Location is the type of weather in a place.

c)

Location is the language spoken in a place.

d)

Location is the kind of food found in a place.

24.

Define Place and give 1 example.

a)

Place is the physical and human features of a particular area. Example: Disneyland, Kemah.

b)

Place is a type of weather pattern. Example: Rain, Snow.

c)

Place is a kind of animal habitat. Example: Forest, Ocean.

d)

Place is a type of transportation. Example: Car, Train.

25.

What is a cultural Trait?

a)

A cultural trait is a specific custom that is part of the everyday life of a culture.

b)

A cultural trait is a type of government system.

c)

A cultural trait is a natural landform found in a region.

d)

A cultural trait is a scientific theory about human evolution.

26.

What is a cultural region?

a)

A cultural region is a geographic area in where people share a common history and belief system.

b)

A cultural region is a place defined only by its physical features.

c)

A cultural region is an area where only one language is spoken.

d)

A cultural region is a region with no human settlement.

27.

Define multicultural.

a)

Multicultural means a geographic area in which there are many different cultures, languages, and ethnicities.

b)

Multicultural means a place where only one culture is present.

c)

Multicultural means a region with no cultural diversity.

d)

Multicultural means an area where everyone speaks the same language.

28.

How does climate influence culture?

a)

Climate influences culture because weather affects the type of clothes you would wear. For example, in the Arctic Circle you wear a hat, boots, and heavy coat; in the desert, you wear shorts and a tank top.

b)

Climate influences culture by determining the language people speak in different regions.

c)

Climate influences culture because it decides the type of government a country will have.

d)

Climate influences culture by affecting the kind of music people listen to.

29.

What is Cultural Borrowing?

a)

Cultural borrowing is when a culture borrows ideas, knowledge, skills, and technology from other cultures. Examples: RECIPES and DRESS, IDEAS, RELIGIONS, Languages.

b)

Cultural borrowing is when a culture refuses to accept any ideas or practices from other cultures.

c)

Cultural borrowing is the process of creating new traditions without any outside influence.

d)

Cultural borrowing is the act of isolating a culture from all external contact.

30.

What is Cultural Diffusion? (include 2 examples)

a)

The spread or movement of ideas or cultural traits from one place to another. Examples: LANGUAGE AND RELIGION

b)

The process of creating new languages within a single community. Examples: SLANG AND DIALECTS

c)

The isolation of cultures to prevent outside influence. Examples: CLOSED COMMUNITIES AND TRADITIONAL PRACTICES

d)

The forced adoption of one culture by another. Examples: COLONIZATION AND ASSIMILATION

31.

What is the fastest way to diffuse information?

a)

Internet

b)

Newspaper

c)

Radio

d)

Word of mouth

32.

List examples of what would go in the cultural institutions below.

a)

Trade, export, import, banks

b)

Temples, museums, theaters, libraries

c)

Hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, ambulances

d)

Farms, crops, livestock, irrigation

33.

List examples of what would go in the cultural institutions below.

a)

government, laws, president, voting

b)

mountains, rivers, lakes, oceans

c)

apples, bananas, oranges, grapes

d)

cars, trains, airplanes, bicycles

34.

List examples of what would go in the cultural institutions below. Religion

a)

cross, temple, Pope, Christmas

b)

parliament, president, election, law

c)

factory, engineer, assembly line, product

d)

market, money, trade, bank

35.

List examples of what would go in the cultural institutions below. Education -

a)

school, pencil, homework, teacher

b)

hospital, nurse, medicine, patient

c)

court, judge, lawyer, trial

d)

market, shopkeeper, goods, customer

36.

List examples of what would go in the cultural institutions below.

a)

video games, reading, hiking, dancing, religion

b)

apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, pears

c)

cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, scooters

d)

tables, chairs, sofas, beds, desks

37.

What does Diwali celebrate or honor?

a)

Festival of Lights

b)

Harvest Festival

c)

New Year Celebration

d)

Victory of Winter

38.

What does Christmas celebrate or honor in Christianity?

a)

Birth of the savior Jesus Christ

b)

Resurrection of Jesus Christ

c)

Ascension of Jesus Christ

d)

Baptism of Jesus Christ

39.

What does Ramadan celebrate or honor in Islam?

a)

A "month of blessing" marked by prayer, fasting

b)

The birth of Prophet Muhammad

c)

The end of the Hajj pilgrimage

d)

The creation of the Quran

40.

What city is considered the “birthplace of Democracy?”

a)

Athens, Greece

b)

Rome, Italy

c)

Cairo, Egypt

d)

Beijing, China

41.

What is an unlimited government? ________ can do what they want to. No Constitution stopping their power.

a)

Government

b)

Citizens

c)

Judges

d)

Teachers

42.

What is a limited government? ________ cannot do what they want. Constitution limits their power. They must follow the laws.

a)

Government

b)

Citizens

c)

Judges

d)

Businesses

43.

Representative governments include what? ________ is in the hand of the citizens, elects representatives to act on their behalf, guarantees individual rights.

a)

Power

b)

Wealth

c)

Tradition

d)

Monarchy

44.

List some of the responsibilities of citizens in the US. ________ government officials to represent the people.

a)

Elect

b)

Ignore

c)

Punish

d)

Bribe

45.

List some of the rights of citizens of the US?

a)

Bill of Rights

b)

Paying taxes

c)

Serving in the military

d)

Owning property

46.

What documents make the United States a limited government?

a)

Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Bill of Rights

d)

Articles of Confederation

47.

How many principles does the United States Constitution have?

a)

7

b)

3

c)

5

d)

10

48.

How many amendments does the Bill of Rights have?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

5

d)

15

49.

What freedoms does the 1st Amendment give?

a)

Right to Petition

b)

Right to Bear Arms

c)

Right to a Fair Trial

d)

Right to Privacy

50.

What are the characteristics of Communism?

a)

State provides for the needs of the people. No Private Property owned by the people.

b)

Private ownership of all businesses and land.

c)

Rule by a hereditary monarchy.

d)

Economy based on free market competition.

51.

Is Communism a limited or unlimited government?

a)

Unlimited

b)

Limited

c)

Constitutional

d)

Democratic

52.

What are the characteristics of Direct Democracy?

a)

EVERY citizen must vote on ALL laws. Rule by the People.

b)

Only elected representatives make laws. Rule by a select few.

c)

Laws are made by a monarch. Rule by one person.

d)

Citizens have no say in lawmaking. Rule by the elite.

53.

Is Direct Democracy a limited or unlimited government?

a)

Limited

b)

Unlimited

c)

Authoritarian

d)

Totalitarian

54.

What are the characteristics of Absolute Monarchy?

a)

King or Queen has complete control over the government. They make all the laws. Citizens have no power.

b)

Citizens elect representatives to make laws.

c)

The government is run by religious leaders.

d)

Power is shared between a central government and regional governments.

55.

Is Absolute Monarchy a limited or unlimited government?

a)

Unlimited

b)

Limited

c)

Democratic

d)

Federal

56.

What are the characteristics of Democratic Republic?

a)

People elect (vote) government officials to make laws for them. Constitution and Bill of Rights.

b)

A single ruler holds all the power and makes laws without input from the people.

c)

Religious leaders control the government and laws are based on religious texts.

d)

Government officials are chosen based on family lineage and inheritance.

57.

Is Democratic Republic a limited or unlimited government?

a)

Limited

b)

Unlimited

c)

Monarchy

d)

Dictatorship

58.

What are the characteristics of Oligarchy?

a)

Ruled by a few. Group of wealthy landowners make all laws.

b)

Ruled by a single monarch with absolute power.

c)

All citizens have equal say in government decisions.

d)

Government is controlled by religious leaders.

59.

Is Oligarchy a limited or unlimited government?

a)

Unlimited

b)

Limited

c)

Democratic

d)

Constitutional

60.

What are the characteristics of Dictatorship?

a)

Ruled by ONE person. Citizens have no rights. Military used to enforce rules/arrests.

b)

Elected by the people. Citizens have many rights. Laws made by representatives.

c)

Ruled by a group of religious leaders. Laws based on religion.

d)

Power shared by several states. Citizens vote on all issues.

61.

Is Dictatorship a limited or unlimited government?

a)

Unlimited

b)

Limited

c)

Constitutional

d)

Democratic

62.

What are the characteristics of Theocracy?

a)

Religious leaders. Rule on behalf of a religion.

b)

Elected representatives. Rule based on majority.

c)

Monarchs. Rule by birthright.

d)

Military leaders. Rule by force.

63.

Is Theocracy a limited or unlimited government?

a)

Limited

b)

Unlimited

c)

Democratic

d)

Federal

64.

What are the characteristics of Constitutional Monarchy?

a)

King or Queen is limited by a constitution. Constitution limits power of King and Queen. Citizens elect representatives to vote on laws.

b)

King or Queen has absolute power over the government. No constitution exists.

c)

Citizens have no role in the government. King or Queen makes all laws.

d)

The government is run by religious leaders. Laws are based on religious texts.

65.

Is Constitutional Monarchy a limited or unlimited government?

a)

Limited

b)

Unlimited

c)

Absolute

d)

Authoritarian

66.

What does P in PEGS mean?

a)

A) Political

b)

B) Economic

c)

C) Geographic

d)

D) Social

67.

What does E in PEGS mean?

a)

A) Political

b)

B) Economic

c)

C) Geographic

d)

D) Social

68.

What does G in PEGS mean?

a)

A) Political

b)

B) Economic

c)

C) Geographic

d)

D) Social

69.

What does S in PEGS mean?

a)

Political

b)

Economic

c)

Geographic

d)

Social

70.
What is the name of the line at zero degrees longitude?
a)
Equator
b)
Prime Meridian
c)
North Pole
d)
South Pole
71.
Which letter would you find at 15oS, 60oW?
a)
A
b)
C
c)
L
d)
H