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Geography 2014 SOL Review

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?

a)

Tropical

b)

Subarctic

c)

Humid continental

d)

Marine west coast

2.

Which country contains the latitude and longitude 15°S, 45°W?

a)

Brazil

b)

Italy

c)

Madagascar

d)

Australia

3.

Which two cities have opposite seasons?

a)

Boston and Madrid

b)

Warsaw and Alexandria

c)

Calgary and Durban

d)

Johannesburg and Brasilia

4.

This statement is an example of — Jimmy knows the route from his house to his school, and can name each street along the way.

a)

absolute location

b)

a primary source

c)

a thematic map

d)

mental mapping

5.

This type of map is used to show —

a)

elevation

b)

population

c)

natural resources

d)

political boundaries

6.

On this map, industrial activity is represented by —

a)

shades

b)

lines

c)

symbols

d)

letters

7.

Which major river system is shown on this map?

a)

Indus

b)

Nile

c)

Amazon

d)

Danube

8.

These dolls are a traditional cultural craft in —

a)

Russia

b)

Southeast Asia

c)

France

d)

Latin America

9.

Mexico is linked more to Central and South America than to North America because of the way geographers define —

a)

political regions

b)

physical regions

c)

economic regions

d)

cultural regions

10.

Use the diagram labeled Nations that have been divided into smaller countries. The diagram shows two boxes connected to the title: one labeled Soviet Union and one labeled with a blank. Which country best completes this diagram?

a)

Mexico

b)

Yugoslavia

c)

Portugal

d)

Chile

11.

Refer to the map labeled The Ob River, which shows the Ob River flowing northward through Russia. This river flows northward into the —

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Arctic Ocean

d)

Atlantic Ocean

12.

Refer to the photograph labeled Angkor Wat. This archaeological site revealed important information about the —

a)

traditional dwellings of Central America

b)

architectural structures of the Middle East

c)

ancient kingdoms of West Africa

d)

religious history of Southeast Asia

13.

Which name do western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?

a)

Gulf of Aden

b)

Red Sea

c)

Sea of Marmara

d)

Persian Gulf

14.

Refer to the diagram titled Selected Regions of the United States, which is a two-circle Venn diagram with labels including Wheat Belt and a second Belt. Which description is matched with the correct section of this diagram?

a)

Section 1 represents economic regions.

b)

Section 2 represents political regions.

c)

Section 3 represents ethnic regions.

d)

Section 4 represents climate regions.

15.

The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of —

a)

immigrants trying to adapt to a new government

b)

language differences affecting growth in a region

c)

all citizens agreeing to a political process

d)

religion as a dividing force in a region

16.

In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?

a)

Canadian Shield

b)

Northern Mongolia

c)

Mediterranean

d)

Scandinavia

17.

Which geographic region best completes this diagram? Practices nomadic herding; Major exporter of raw materials; Considerable mineral wealth.

a)

North America

b)

Sub-Saharan Africa

c)

Western Europe

d)

Southeast Asia

18.

Which structure is known primarily as a national seat of government?

a)

Eiffel Tower

b)

Kaaba

c)

Kremlin

d)

Taj Mahal

19.

Which city is a center of culture and trade located in Canada?

a)

Inuvik

b)

Toronto

c)

Santiago

d)

Chicago

20.

Conflicts between the Hutu and Tutsi have occurred in —

a)

Liberia

b)

Zambia

c)

Botswana

d)

Rwanda

21.

Which religion is practiced by the majority of India’s population?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

d)

Judaism

22.

Agricultural terracing most directly affects which landform?

a)

Mountains

b)

Deserts

c)

Plains

d)

Deltas

23.

Use the table: Places of Origin for Foreign Students in the United States, 2008–2009 — 1. India: 103,260; 2. China: 98,235; 3. South Korea: 75,065; 4. Canada: 29,697; 5. Japan: 29,264. Which conclusion can be drawn from this table?

a)

Educational opportunities in the United States are a push factor.

b)

Most foreign educations are superior to those in the United States.

c)

Educational opportunity pulls Asian students to the United States.

d)

Most foreign students in the United States are European.

24.

Factors that influence the missing title include Warfare, Climate, and Technology. Which phrase best completes the title of this list?

a)

Public Education

b)

Religious Beliefs

c)

Official Languages

d)

Population Distribution

25.

This map supports the conclusion that malnutrition is most likely to occur in which country?

a)

Peru

b)

Brazil

c)

Bolivia

d)

Argentina

26.

The information shown in this diagram led to the expansion of —

a)

rural areas

b)

family farms

c)

suburbs

d)

canals

27.

Which country is most likely to experience an earthquake?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Brazil

d)

Japan

28.

Which river is most closely associated with ancient Egyptian civilization?

a)

Rhine

b)

Mississippi

c)

Nile

d)

Yangtze

29.

Which continent contains both the Eiffel Tower and the Colosseum?

a)

Asia

b)

South America

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

30.

Which of the following is an example of a cultural landmark found in Europe?

a)

Great Wall

b)

Colosseum

c)

Statue of Liberty

d)

Christ the Redeemer

31.

What is the primary religion practiced by the majority of people in Southeast Asia?

a)

Islam

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

d)

Buddhism

32.

Which of these cities is known as a major economic and cultural center in Europe?

a)

Buenos Aires

b)

Paris

c)

Toronto

d)

Tokyo

33.

Which country is most likely to experience frequent tsunamis?

a)

Germany

b)

Egypt

c)

Japan

d)

Canada

34.

Which of the following countries is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire?

a)

Japan

b)

Sweden

c)

Italy

d)

India

35.

Which of the following is a major river that flows northward into the Arctic Ocean?

a)

Amazon River

b)

Ob River

c)

Danube River

d)

Yangtze River

36.

Click on the dot that identifies:

0°, 0°

37.

Click on the dot that identifies:

0°, 105°W

38.
What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?
a)
Prime Meridian
b)
Equator
c)
North Pole
d)
South Pole
39.
a)
The map shows lines of longitude.
b)
The map shows lines of latitude.
40.

The _________________ is the center line of longitude & is measured at 0°.

a)

equator

b)

parallel

c)

Prime Meridian

41.

what is the climate zone of the blue square?

(remember our hamburger)

42.

what is the climate zone of the blue square?

(remember our hamburger)

43.

Warmer places are near the ​ (a)   while colder climates are near the ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
Equator
poles
44.

Match the following

a)

tundra

1.

treeless zone found near the Arctic Circle

b)

taiga

2.

area of large coniferous forests

c)

permafrost

3.

layer of permanently frozen ground

d)

steppe

4.

partly dry grassland area

e)

deciduous

5.

trees that lose their leaves in the fall

45.

What climate zone is Phoenix, AZ?

a)

Arid

b)

Highland

c)

Mediterranean

d)

Tropical

46.

Click on the Gulf of Mexico.

47.

Locate the Rio Grande River

48.

Identify the ocean

49.

Identify the ocean

50.

which of the following is the Congo River ?

51.

Click on the Rocky Mountains

52.

Match the following part of the world with the map:

a)

1.

Sub-Saharan Africa

b)

2.

North America

c)

3.

The Middle East

d)

4.

Latin America

53.

The ​ (a)   River is in the southern part of the U.S. and borders with Mexico.

Choose from the below words
Rio Grande
Missouri
Colorado
St.Lawrence
54.
Which letter would you find at 15oS, 60oW?
a)
A
b)
C
c)
L
d)
H
55.
Which letter would you find at 30oS, 30oE?
a)
A
b)
D
c)
K
d)
E
56.

Click on the dot that identifies:

45°N, 75°E

57.

Choose the right label for the image given.

58.

Located on or near the equator, 100+ inches of rain a year, temperature always warm around 80 degrees

a)

Tropical Wet

b)

Tropical Wet and Dry

c)

Humid Subtropical

d)

Ice Cap

59.

Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?

a)

Paris, France

b)

On the northern coast of Australia

c)

Near the South pole

d)

In Tokyo, Japan