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Western World Geography Final Exam

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The jagged shoreline of the Northeast
a)
Makes fishing nearly impossible
b)
Provides many excellent harbors
c)
Contains few sandy beaches
2.
Which of the following is an accurate statement about Alaska and Hawaii?
a)
Alaska lies closer to the mainland of the US than Hawaii
b)
In comparison to Hawaii, Alaska is smaller state in terms of both population density and area.
c)
Both states were ceded to the United States as a result of a war
3.
Because of the West’s natural resources, two important economic activities in the region are
a)
Heavy manufacturing and commerce
b)
Shipbuilding and trade
c)
Forestry and fishing
4.
Which of the following has not been a problem for the northeastern megalopolis?
a)
A decline in population
b)
A trash disposal problem
c)
A decline in professional-level jobs
5.
One characteristic common to all the states in the Midwest is
a)
Productive farmland
b)
A mild, predictable climate
c)
A lush, wooded, hilly landscape
6.
During the 1970s the population of the South increased greatly because of
a)
The discovery of oil in eastern Texas
b)
Job opportunities in industries that had moved south
c)
The migration of many Europeans to the region
7.
The Northeast became a leader in commerce because of its
a)
Abundant mineral resources
b)
Many rivers
c)
Agricultural diversity
8.
The most common ecosystem found in the South is
a)
Tropical rainforest
b)
Coniferous forest
c)
Mixed forest
9.
Residents of the West have adapted to their environment in all of the following ways except by
a)
Building aqueducts
b)
Surmounting distances by traveling by boat and airplane
c)
Moving from the cities to the countryside
10.
Industry and trade grew rapidly in the Northeast during the 19th century because
a)
People were eager to move from the farm to the suburbs
b)
A well-planned system of roads connected the major cities
c)
Rivers provided transportation routes and water power for factories
11.
Settlers were originally attracted to the South primarily for which of the following reasons?
a)
Rich soil
b)
Extensive forest areas
c)
Varied climate
d)
Relatively flat landscape
12.
Which of the following is not a reason many industries moved south from northern cities
a)
Industrial plants were often newer, in better condition, and more efficient
b)
Labor unions were less common in the South
c)
The South had a more diverse population
13.
The rapid increase of population in the West resulted from the discovery of
a)
Gold and silver deposits
b)
The lush forests of the Northwest
c)
Plentiful fish off the coast
14.
The midwest is called the “Nation's breadbasket” because
a)
It is the crossroads of the United States
b)
It is the region that produces most of the nations grain, dairy products, and hogs
c)
Most of the nation’s fruit and vegetables are grown there.
15.
Which of the following is not a reason the Midwest became an industrial center?
a)
It is where labor costs were most reasonable
b)
It has a rich supply of natural resources
c)
It is the link, by railroad, of the east and west coasts
16.
Family farms in the Midwest have been replaced by large farms for all of the following reasons except
a)
Push and pull migration factors
b)
Pressure from foreign competition
c)
Increase the yields of the harvest
17.
In contrast to San Diego and Reno, the city of Seattle has
a)
Far fewer trees
b)
A wetter climate
c)
A milder climate because of its coastal location
18.
The solid rock that is usually covered by soil, gravel, and sand is called
a)
Bedrock
b)
Customs
c)
Granite
19.
Canada includes 3 territories and 10 _____________
a)
States
b)
Capitals
c)
Provinces
20.
The most important natural resource of the Atlantic Provinces is
a)
Wildlife
b)
Rich soil
c)
The sea
21.
Quebec and Ontario are Canada’s economic heart because of the provinces location
a)
On the major waterway linking the Canadian interior and the Atlantic Ocean
b)
Along Canada’s major railways
c)
In the southeastern corner of Canada bordering the US
22.
The large cities of the Prairie provinces developed in the late 1800s
a)
Along the newly built railroads
b)
Along major waterways
c)
Around mining centers
23.
The rich mineral deposits and large reserves of petroleum in the northern territories are
a)
Causing a population boom in the region
b)
Largely undeveloped because of harsh climate and terrain
c)
Forcing the native Inuit to radically alter their lifestyle
24.
Which of the following distinguishes Quebec from the rest of Canada?
a)
Closest ties to the customs and culture of France
b)
Largest Asian immigrant population
c)
The only province that voted against becoming independent from Great Britain
25.
When Canada became independent in 1931, the government
a)
Continued to protect the rights of French-speaking citizens
b)
Made English the official language of Canada
c)
Established Quebec as a distinct society within the nation
26.
Which of the following provinces belong to the group called the Atlantic Provinces?
a)
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec
b)
Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
c)
Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia
27.
Which of the following provinces belong to the group called the Prairie Provinces?
a)
Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan
b)
Saskatchewan, Alberta, Quebec, Ontario
c)
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut
d)
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta
28.
Compared with the Prairie Provinces, the residents of British Columbia are
a)
More likely to have higher incomes
b)
More likely to be employed in the oil industry
c)
Less likely to be immigrants
29.
When did Canada finally break free from direct British rule and became completely independent?
a)
1900
b)
1931
c)
1971
30.
Building a pipeline to transport Canada’s oil and mineral resources
a)
Creates barriers to the migration of arctic animals
b)
Causes acid rain
c)
Disrupts the permafrost of the fragile environment
31.
In contrast with the US, Canada is more likely to do which of the following
a)
Have positive relations with Japan and other Asian countries
b)
Play the role of a middle power in the global community
c)
Engage in direct competition with European countries for business
32.
Compared with the rest of Brazil, the Northeast region
a)
Enjoys a higher standard of living
b)
Supports a larger number of people in a smaller area
c)
Is more heavily influenced by African culture
33.
All of the following are characteristics of the Amazon River Basin except
a)
A year-round growing season
b)
A rich diversity of plants and animals
c)
Thick jungle areas bordered by barren desert areas
34.
Most people in the southeast of Brazil live in
a)
In rural areas where agriculture is healthy and economic opportunities are plentiful
b)
In or near Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo in Favelas
c)
Away from the coast where large mining sites are located
35.
Crucial to the success of the development of Brasilia was which of the following?
a)
Distance to the coast
b)
The forced relocation of the Panara Indian Tribe
c)
A massive road-building project
36.
Why did Brazil’s capital move from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia in the 1950s
a)
Brasilia is more centrally located than Rio
b)
The government wanted to draw people away from the coast and develop the interior of the country
c)
Brasilia has a better climate year-round than Rio
37.
Venezuela’s economy relies most heavily on which of the following?
a)
Cattle ranching in the grasslands
b)
Fertile farmland in the Andean Highlands
c)
Oil reserves in places such as the eastern llanos
38.
Why is it difficult for small farmers in Colombia to produce enough to feed their families?
a)
The climate is too dry to be productive
b)
They focus on a single cash crop
c)
There is very little fertile land in the country
39.
What element of physical geography binds the countries of southern South America together?
a)
The Andes Mountains
b)
The Plata River System
c)
The highland plateau
40.
On which of the following do Venezuela’s varied climates depend the most?
a)
Distance from the equator
b)
Elevation
c)
Nearness to the ocean
41.
The grasslands of Argentina
a)
Are rich in oil and bauxite
b)
Produce most of Argentina's grains and meats
c)
Contain many sheep ranches
42.
An unusual characteristic of politics in Uruguay is that
a)
Citizens are required to vote
b)
The country has a long tradition of democratic government
c)
The Indian and Mestizo populations hold most of the power
43.
All of the following are problems associated with Colombia’s dependence on a single crop except
a)
Drop in demand for coffee would affect the whole economy
b)
Most of the coffee is exported illegally
c)
A few wealthy families own most of the coffee plantations
44.

Which of the following is a major reason for the growth of cities in the Northeast?

a)

Mild year-round climate

b)

Access to waterways and ports

c)

Abundant farmland

45.

What is a significant challenge faced by the Prairie Provinces of Canada?

a)

Frequent earthquakes

b)

Harsh winters and variable weather

c)

Lack of natural resources

46.

The economic development of the West was most influenced by which of the following?

a)

Discovery of valuable minerals

b)

Dense forests covering the entire region

c)

Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean

47.

Label the 7 continents

a)

Europe

b)

Australia

c)

Asia

d)

North America

e)

South America

f)

Africa

g)

Antartica

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
48.

Label the Region

a)

Northeast Region

b)

South Region

c)

West Region

d)

Midwest Region

1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
49.

What is the country in red?


a)

Brazil

b)

Argentina

c)

Colombia

1
1)
50.

Which of the images illustrates the Southeast region of the United States?

a)
b)
c)
d)
51.

Which Midwest state is known for its large production of cheese?

a)

Illinois

b)

Wisconsin

c)

Iowa

d)

Ohio

52.

The state known for the "Twin Cities" of Minneapolis and Saint Paul is located in which part of the Midwest?

a)

Minnesota

b)

Iowa

c)

Missouri

d)

Wisconsin

53.

Which state is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and is located in the Midwest?

a)

Ohio

b)

Minnesota

c)

Illinois

d)

Indiana

54.

The ​ ​ (a)   Desert located in Chile is one of the driest places on Earth with almost no precipitation annually. ​

Choose from the below words
Atacama
Death Valley
Sahara
55.

The ​ (a)   are the longest continuous mountain range in the world.

Choose from the below words
Andes Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Sierra Madre
56.

Label the following

a)

Rockies

b)

Appalachians

c)

Missouri River

d)

Mississippi River

e)

Colorado River

f)

Rio Grande

g)

Great Lakes

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
57.

Place the countries and landforms where they belong.

a)

Andes Mountains

b)

Gulf of Mexico

c)

Colombia

d)

Argentina

1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
58.

Place the countries and landforms where they belong.

a)

Cuba

b)

Amazon Rainforest

c)

Mexican Plateau

d)

Panama

1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
59.

Tap the Great Plains

A
B
C
60.

Which of the following factors most contributed to the growth of cities along the U.S. West Coast?

a)

Proximity to Pacific trade routes

b)

Abundant coal reserves

c)

Year-round cold climate

61.

What is a primary reason for the economic importance of the Great Lakes region?

a)

It provides access to transportation and shipping routes

b)

It has a tropical climate ideal for agriculture

c)

It is a major center for oil production

62.

Which of the following best explains why the Canadian Shield is sparsely populated?

a)

It has a warm and humid climate

b)

It is located near major urban centers

c)

It is covered by dense forests and has poor soil for farming

63.

Which of the following is not one of the Five Themes of Geography?

a)

Location

b)

Place

c)

Culture

d)

Region

e)

Movement

64.

Where a place can be found on a map...

a)

Location

b)

Place

c)

Movement

d)

Region

e)

Human Environment Interaction

65.

The physical and human characteristics of a location...

a)

Location

b)

Place

c)

Movement

d)

Region

e)

Human Environment Interaction

66.

Ways to organize the world into locations that share common characteristics...

a)

Location

b)

Place

c)

Movement

d)

Region

e)

Human Environment Interaction

67.

Why humans move to new locations and what they do once they arrive...

a)

Location

b)

Place

c)

Movement

d)

Region

e)

Human Environment Interaction

68.

Culture, language, religion, and other information about the people living in a place are...

a)

Physical Characteristics

b)

Human Characteristics

69.

Types of land, bodies of water, and other things that are natural to the planet are...

a)

Physical Characteristics

b)

Human Characteristics

70.

How humans impact the environment and how the environment responds...

a)

Location

b)

Place

c)

Movement

d)

Region

e)

Human Environment Interaction

71.

This describes the location of a place in relation to what is close or nearby...

a)

Absolute Location

b)

Relative Location

72.

Using lines of latitude and longitude coordinates or street addresses, this identifies the exact location of a place...

a)

Absolute Location

b)

Relative Location

73.

All of the countries in Latin America are located in Central and South America. Most individuals living there speak Spanish.


This is an example of which one of the Five Themes of Geography?

a)

Location

b)

Place

c)

Region

d)

Movement

e)

Human-Environment Interaction

74.

All of the states that are included in the "Mid-West" are located in the middle-western part of the United States.


This is an example of which one of the Five Themes of Geography?

a)

Location

b)

Place

c)

Region

d)

Movement

e)

Human-Environment Interaction

75.

In Chicago, many people ride the CTA bus or "L" train to get around the city.


This is an example of which one of the Five Themes of Geography?

a)

Location

b)

Place

c)

Region

d)

Movement

e)

Human-Environment Interaction

76.

Because of global warming and climate change, natural disasters are happening more frequently and have become more intense.


This is an example of which one of the Five Themes of Geography?

a)

Location

b)

Place

c)

Region

d)

Movement

e)

Human-Environment Interaction

77.

Lines running East to West, measuring distance North or South of the Equator in Degrees.

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

c)

Meridian

d)

Parallel

78.

Lines running North and South, measuring distance East or West of the Prime Meridian in degrees.

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

c)

Meridian

d)

Parallel

79.

90 Degrees North.

a)

Equator

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

South Pole

d)

North Pole

80.

90 degrees South

a)

Prime Meridian

b)

Equator

c)

South Pole

d)

North Pole

81.

23.5 Degrees North

a)

Tropic of Cancer.

b)

Tropic of Capricorn.

c)

Arctic Circle.

d)

Antarctic Circle.

82.

23.5 Degrees South.

a)

Tropic of Cancer

b)

Tropic of Capricorn.

c)

Arctic Circle.

d)

Antarctic Circle.

83.

0 Degrees of Latitude

a)

Equator.

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

International Date Line.

d)

Axis.

84.

0 Degrees of Longitude.

a)

Equator.

b)

Prime Meridian.

c)

Axis

d)

International Date Line.

85.

180 Degree Meridian.

a)

Equator

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

International Date Line

d)

Tropic of Cancer.

86.

Which feature of the grid system is identified on the map in YELLOW?

a)

The equator

b)

The prime meridian

c)

The southern hemisphere

d)

The eastern hemisphere

87.

Which feature of the grid system is identified on the map in RED?

a)

The equator

b)

The prime meridian

c)

The southern hemisphere

d)

The eastern hemisphere

88.

Latitude and longitude are used to measure

a)

absolute location

b)

relative location

89.

What is the primary purpose of a map's legend?

a)

To show the scale of the map

b)

To explain the symbols used on the map

c)

To indicate the map's orientation

d)

To provide the map's title

90.

What is the main purpose of a compass rose on a map?

a)

To show the map's scale

b)

To indicate directions

c)

To provide the map's title

d)

To explain the map's symbols

91.

Look at the map. Click the point that has the coordinates:

30o S, 60o W

A
B
C
D
92.

Look at the map. Click the point that has the coordinates:

15oN, 0o

A
B
C
D
E
93.

Look at the map. Click the point that has the coordinates:

45oN, 120o E

A
B
C
D
94.

Name the type of map shown in the image.

a)

Physical

b)

Political

c)

General

95.
map that shows specialized information, such as a land-use map, or any other physical or human feature
a)
thematic map
b)
general-purpose map
c)
climate map
d)
topographic map

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