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Worksheets7.1-7.4 Class Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
The purpose of a map is to:
show the location of places and features
provide recipes for cooking
display the weather forecast
list famous people in history
A map key/legend is used for:
Explaining the symbols and colors on a map
Showing the direction of north
Measuring the distance between two points
Displaying the population of a city
Which of the following shows the correct directions for north, south, east, and west?
N, S, E, W
N, E, S, W
E, W, N, S
S, N, W, E
Absolute location is defined as:
The exact position of a place on Earth using coordinates such as latitude and longitude.
A place's location relative to other landmarks.
A description of a place's physical features.
The general area where a place is found.
An example of absolute location is:
40.7128° N, 74.0060° W
Next to the library
Across the street from the park
Near the river
Relative location is defined as:
the position of a place in relation to other places
the exact coordinates of a place on Earth
the height of a place above sea level
the climate of a specific area
Which of the following is an example of relative location?
The library is next to the post office.
The library is at 123 Main Street.
The library is in the city center.
The library is in the northern hemisphere.
A type of location that uses latitude and longitude is called:
absolute location
relative location
postal address
landmark
Which type of location uses landmarks or directions in relation to another place?
Relative location
Absolute location
Global location
Fixed location
Two examples of landforms are:
Mountains and plains
Rivers and lakes
Forests and deserts
Oceans and glaciers
Climate is defined as:
The average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time.
The daily temperature of a place.
The amount of rainfall in a single day.
The weather during a single season.
Factors that influence a place’s climate include:
Latitude, elevation, proximity to water, and ocean currents
Population density, language, and government type
Road networks, building materials, and local cuisine
Internet access, transportation systems, and fashion trends
Most people live near water because:
it provides resources and transportation.
it is always warmer near water.
people dislike living in dry areas.
water is only found in cities.
Mountains affect where people settle by:
making it harder to build homes and travel, so fewer people live there
providing easy access to transportation and trade, so more people settle there
offering flat land for farming, so many people choose to live there
ensuring a warm climate, which attracts large populations
Fertile soil is important for settlement because:
It supports the growth of crops and provides food.
It makes the land more expensive.
It prevents natural disasters.
It attracts wild animals.
Climate influences food and clothing in a culture by:
Affecting the types of crops grown and materials used for clothing
Determining the language spoken in a region
Deciding the political system of a country
Influencing the style of architecture only
"Depend on the environment" means:
Rely on the surrounding conditions
Ignore the surroundings
Always stay the same
Change the environment
People depend on the environment in the following way:
By getting food from plants and animals.
By creating artificial planets.
By living without water or air.
By never using natural resources.
"Adapt to the environment" means:
to change in order to survive in different conditions
to ignore changes in surroundings
to move to a new place every time
to control the environment completely
People adapt to the environment by:
Wearing appropriate clothing for the weather
Ignoring changes in weather
Refusing to use technology
Avoiding shelter during storms
"Change/modify the environment" means:
to make alterations to the surroundings
to ignore the surroundings
to keep the environment the same
to avoid interacting with the environment
People change/modify the environment by:
building roads and cities
watching television
reading books
listening to music
One positive effect of human-environment interaction is:
Improved agricultural productivity
Increased pollution
Deforestation
Loss of biodiversity
One negative effect of human-environment interaction is:
Pollution
Increased biodiversity
Improved air quality
Reforestation
Migration is defined as:
the movement of people from one place to another
the process of photosynthesis in plants
the change of seasons in a year
the formation of rocks in the earth's crust
People move from one place to another because:
they are seeking better opportunities or living conditions.
they want to stay in the same place forever.
they dislike traveling and new experiences.
they are forced to move every year by law.
Culture is defined as:
The shared beliefs, customs, and practices of a group of people.
The genetic traits passed from parents to children.
The physical environment where people live.
The economic status of a community.
Geography influences traditions or celebrations in a culture by:
Affecting the types of foods, clothing, and activities used in celebrations.
Having no impact on cultural traditions or celebrations.
Making all cultures celebrate the same holidays in the same way.
Preventing any form of celebration in certain regions.
Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another. Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?
The popularity of sushi in the United States
The invention of the wheel
The discovery of electricity
The formation of mountains
An example of a culture you see in Arkansas is:
Southern hospitality
Alpine yodeling
Maori haka
Siberian shamanism
The most important part of culture is:
Language
Food
Music
Clothing
A physical map shows which of the following? Give one example of something you would find on it.
Landforms such as mountains and rivers
Population density
Political boundaries like countries and states
Historical events
A political map shows certain features. Which of the following is an example of something you would find on a political map?
Country borders
Mountain ranges
Climate zones
Vegetation types
A thematic map is used for which of the following purposes? Which of these is an example of a theme it might show?
To display specific information about a particular topic, such as population density
To show only the physical features of an area, such as mountains and rivers
To provide detailed street-level navigation for drivers
To illustrate only the political boundaries between countries
A pictorial map is a type of map that uses illustrations to represent features. How is it different from other types of maps?
It uses drawings or pictures to show features instead of standard symbols or scale.
It always shows only political boundaries.
It is always drawn to scale and uses only mathematical symbols.
It only shows underground features.
How many countries make up North America?
23
15
35
50
Name the three largest countries in North America.
United States, Canada, Mexico
Canada, United States, Greenland
Mexico, United States, Cuba
Canada, Mexico, Panama
What is the longest river in North America?
Mississippi River
Colorado River
Yukon River
Rio Grande
Name two major mountain ranges in North America.
Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains
Andes and Alps
Himalayas and Pyrenees
Ural Mountains and Carpathians
What type of landform is the Great Plains?
Grassland
Mountain
Desert
Valley
Which desert is located in the southwestern United States?
Sonoran Desert
Gobi Desert
Sahara Desert
Kalahari Desert
What is the purpose of a map key or legend?
To explain the symbols and colors used on a map
To show the distance between two places
To indicate the direction of north
To display the population of a city
What does a compass rose show on a map?
Directions (North, South, East, West)
Map scale
Elevation
Population density
What is relative location? Give an example.
Relative location describes where something is in relation to something else. Example: The library is next to the school.
Relative location is the exact coordinates of a place. Example: 40°N, 74°W.
Relative location is the name of a country. Example: France.
Relative location describes the weather of a place. Example: It is sunny in California.
What does it mean to depend on the environment? Give one example.
To rely on natural resources for survival. Example: People depend on rivers for water.
To ignore the resources provided by nature. Example: People do not use rivers for water.
To create artificial resources instead of using natural ones. Example: People make their own water instead of using rivers.
To harm the environment for personal gain. Example: People pollute rivers for profit.
What does it mean to adapt to the environment? Give one example.
To change behavior or lifestyle to fit the environment. Example: People wear warm clothes in cold climates.
To ignore the environment and continue with the same behavior. Example: People wear summer clothes in winter.
To change the environment to fit your needs. Example: Building air conditioners everywhere.
To avoid interacting with the environment. Example: Staying indoors all the time.
What does it mean to modify the environment? Give one example.
To change the environment to meet human needs. Example: Building dams to control water flow.
To observe the environment without making any changes. Example: Watching birds in a forest.
To protect the environment from any human activity. Example: Declaring a forest as a protected area.
To ignore the environment completely. Example: Not caring about pollution.
List one positive effect of human–environment interaction in North America.
Reforestation or conservation efforts
Increased air pollution from factories
Expansion of urban sprawl
Deforestation for agriculture
List one negative effect of human–environment interaction in North America.
Pollution or deforestation
Increased biodiversity
Improved air quality
Expansion of forests
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Toronto
Vancouver
Montreal
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City
Guadalajara
Monterrey
Cancun
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasília
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
Salvador
What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires
Lima
Santiago
Montevideo
How many countries make up Central America?
Seven
Five
Nine
Ten
Name three countries in Central America.
Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
Brazil, Argentina, Chile
Mexico, Canada, United States
Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador
Name two physical features found in Central America.
Mountains and rainforests (other valid answers: lakes, volcanoes, rivers, etc.)
Deserts and tundra
Glaciers and savannas
Prairies and fjords
Why is Central America considered a “bridge” between North and South America?
It connects the two continents geographically and serves as a land route between them.
It is the largest continent in the region.
It separates the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
It is the only region with tropical rainforests.
What languages are primarily spoken in Central America?
Spanish and English (Spanish is the most common)
French and Portuguese
Mandarin and Hindi
German and Russian
Why is Central America important for global trade?
It contains the Panama Canal, which is a major shipping route.
It is the largest producer of oil in the world.
It is the headquarters of the United Nations.
It is the main source of rare earth minerals.
What is the largest city in Central America?
Guatemala City
San Salvador
Managua
Panama City
What is the longest mountain range in South America?
The Andes
The Rockies
The Himalayas
The Alps
What is the largest rainforest in the world, located in South America?
The Amazon Rainforest
The Congo Rainforest
The Daintree Rainforest
The Valdivian Rainforest
Which language is spoken in Brazil?
Portuguese
Spanish
French
German
Name three major physical features of South America.
Andes Mountains, Amazon Rainforest, Atacama Desert (other valid answers: Pampas, Amazon River, etc.)
Himalayas, Gobi Desert, Great Barrier Reef
Rocky Mountains, Sahara Desert, Mississippi River
Alps, Danube River, Black Forest
The continent of Europe is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Asia, the Mediterranean Sea, and the ______________________1.
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Red Sea
Europe is considered the second smallest continent but is densely ______________________2.
populated
decorated
painted
isolated
The continent of Europe contains ______________________ countries, according to the UN3.
44
38
50
41
The Pyrenees mountain range lies between the countries of Spain and ______________________.
France
Italy
Germany
Portugal
Two major rivers in Europe are the Danube and the _____________________.
Rhine
Nile
Amazon
Yangtze
The _____________________ Mountains divide Europe and Asia.
Ural
Alps
Pyrenees
Carpathian
The Alps are a major mountain range located in _____________________ Europe.
Central
Northern
Eastern
Western
The birthplace of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance is _____________________.
Italy
France
Greece
Spain
The capital of France is _____________________.
Paris
London
Berlin
Rome
The United Kingdom is an island nation made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and _____________________.
Northern Ireland
Ireland
Isle of Man
Brittany
41. The capital of the United Kingdom is _____________________.
London
Manchester
Edinburgh
Birmingham
The capital of Germany, which has the largest economy in Europe, is _____________________.
Berlin
Munich
Frankfurt
Hamburg
43. Italy is often called "The Boot of Europe" because of its _____________________.
shape
food
language
population
Greece is considered the birthplace of _____________________ and philosophy.
democracy
monarchy
capitalism
feudalism
The country known for its neutrality, chocolate, and banking is _____________________.
Switzerland
Belgium
Austria
Norway
The capital of Russia (which is partly in Europe and partly in Asia) is _____________________.
Moscow
Saint Petersburg
Novosibirsk
Vladivostok
Which country is known for producing half of the world's olive oil?
Spain
Italy
Greece
Turkey
The Roman Colosseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa are landmarks found in _____________________.
Italy
France
Spain
Greece
49. The cradle of major world ideas like democracy and the Industrial Revolution is the continent of _____________________.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
50. Asia is the largest continent on Earth, covering about _____________________% of the world's land area.
30
20
40
50
In Asia, the country with the second-highest population, following India, is _______________________
China
Indonesia
Pakistan
Japan
The continent of Asia has ______________________ countries, the most of any continent.
49
35
54
27
The most populated country in Asia (with over 1.4 billion people) is _______________________
China
India
Japan
Indonesia
The largest country in Asia and the world is _______________________.
Russia
China
India
Saudi Arabia
Most geographers divide Asia into six distinct regions, one of which is West Asia, also known as the _______________________.
Middle East
Far East
South Asia
Central Asia
The capital of China is _______________________.
Beijing
Shanghai
Guangzhou
Chengdu
57. The Great Wall of China was constructed to protect the country from _______________________.
invaders
traders
explorers
merchants
58. Japan is known for anime, technological advancements, and respect for _______________________.
tradition
competition
fashion
sports
The capital of Japan is _______________________.
Tokyo
Beijing
Seoul
Bangkok
60. The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is located in _______________________
India
Egypt
Brazil
Italy
The country where Yoga originated is _______________________
India
China
Egypt
Greece
62. Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is located in the country of _______________________.
Nepal
India
China
Bhutan
63. Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country to never be colonized by a ______________________ power.
European
Asian
African
American
The capital of Indonesia is _______________________.
Jakarta
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Manila
This country, known for its deep Islamic traditions, is home to the Kaaba in Mecca: _______________________
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Egypt
Turkey
