WorksheetsGeography 2014 SOL Review
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 39mins
Which climate best characterizes the high latitudes?
Tropical
Subarctic
Humid continental
Marine west coast
Which country contains the latitude and longitude 15°S, 45°W?
Brazil
Italy
Madagascar
Australia
Which two cities have opposite seasons?
Boston and Madrid
Warsaw and Alexandria
Calgary and Durban
Johannesburg and Brasilia
This statement is an example of — Jimmy knows the route from his house to his school, and can name each street along the way.
absolute location
a primary source
a thematic map
mental mapping
This type of map is used to show —
elevation
population
natural resources
political boundaries
On this map, industrial activity is represented by —
shades
lines
symbols
letters
Which major river system is shown on this map?
Indus
Nile
Amazon
Danube
These dolls are a traditional cultural craft in —
Russia
Southeast Asia
France
Latin America
Mexico is linked more to Central and South America than to North America because of the way geographers define —
political regions
physical regions
economic regions
cultural regions
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?
Mexico
Yugoslavia
Portugal
Chile
Refer to the map labeled The Ob River, which shows the Ob River flowing northward through Russia. This river flows northward into the —
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Refer to the photograph labeled Angkor Wat. This archaeological site revealed important information about the —
traditional dwellings of Central America
architectural structures of the Middle East
ancient kingdoms of West Africa
religious history of Southeast Asia
Which name do western societies commonly use for the Arabian Gulf?
Gulf of Aden
Red Sea
Sea of Marmara
Persian Gulf
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?
Section 1 represents economic regions.
Section 2 represents political regions.
Section 3 represents ethnic regions.
Section 4 represents climate regions.
The separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is an example of —
immigrants trying to adapt to a new government
language differences affecting growth in a region
all citizens agreeing to a political process
religion as a dividing force in a region
In which region is this type of roof most commonly used?
Canadian Shield
Northern Mongolia
Mediterranean
Scandinavia
Which geographic region best completes this diagram? Practices nomadic herding; Major exporter of raw materials; Considerable mineral wealth.
North America
Sub-Saharan Africa
Western Europe
Southeast Asia
Which structure is known primarily as a national seat of government?
Eiffel Tower
Kaaba
Kremlin
Taj Mahal
Which city is a center of culture and trade located in Canada?
Inuvik
Toronto
Santiago
Chicago
Conflicts between the Hutu and Tutsi have occurred in —
Liberia
Zambia
Botswana
Rwanda
Which religion is practiced by the majority of India’s population?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Agricultural terracing most directly affects which landform?
Mountains
Deserts
Plains
Deltas
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?
Educational opportunities in the United States are a push factor.
Most foreign educations are superior to those in the United States.
Educational opportunity pulls Asian students to the United States.
Most foreign students in the United States are European.
Factors that influence the missing title include Warfare, Climate, and Technology. Which phrase best completes the title of this list?
Public Education
Religious Beliefs
Official Languages
Population Distribution
This map supports the conclusion that malnutrition is most likely to occur in which country?
Peru
Brazil
Bolivia
Argentina
The information shown in this diagram led to the expansion of —
rural areas
family farms
suburbs
canals
Which country is most likely to experience an earthquake?
England
France
Brazil
Japan
Which river is most closely associated with ancient Egyptian civilization?
Rhine
Mississippi
Nile
Yangtze
Which continent contains both the Eiffel Tower and the Colosseum?
Asia
South America
Europe
Australia
Which of the following is an example of a cultural landmark found in Europe?
Great Wall
Colosseum
Statue of Liberty
Christ the Redeemer
What is the primary religion practiced by the majority of people in Southeast Asia?
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Which of these cities is known as a major economic and cultural center in Europe?
Buenos Aires
Paris
Toronto
Tokyo
Which country is most likely to experience frequent tsunamis?
Germany
Egypt
Japan
Canada
Which of the following countries is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire?
Japan
Sweden
Italy
India
Which of the following is a major river that flows northward into the Arctic Ocean?
Amazon River
Ob River
Danube River
Yangtze River
Click on the dot that identifies:
0°, 0°
Click on the dot that identifies:
0°, 105°W
The _________________ is the center line of longitude & is measured at 0°.
equator
parallel
Prime Meridian
what is the climate zone of the blue square?
(remember our hamburger)
polar zone
tropical zone
temperate zone
what is the climate zone of the blue square?
(remember our hamburger)
polar zone
tropical zone
temperate zone
Warmer places are near the (a) while colder climates are near the (b)
Match the following
tundra
treeless zone found near the Arctic Circle
taiga
area of large coniferous forests
permafrost
layer of permanently frozen ground
steppe
partly dry grassland area
deciduous
trees that lose their leaves in the fall
What climate zone is Phoenix, AZ?
Arid
Highland
Mediterranean
Tropical
Click on the Gulf of Mexico.
Locate the Rio Grande River
Identify the ocean
Identify the ocean
which of the following is the Congo River ?
Click on the Rocky Mountains
Match the following part of the world with the map:
Sub-Saharan Africa
North America
The Middle East
Latin America
The (a) River is in the southern part of the U.S. and borders with Mexico.
Click on the dot that identifies:
45°N, 75°E
Choose the right label for the image given.
Economic Factors
Political Factors
Physical Factors
Social Factors
Located on or near the equator, 100+ inches of rain a year, temperature always warm around 80 degrees
Tropical Wet
Tropical Wet and Dry
Humid Subtropical
Ice Cap
Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Paris, France
On the northern coast of Australia
Near the South pole
In Tokyo, Japan
