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7-EOS 2025

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

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1.

The purpose of a map is to:

a)

show the location of places and features

b)

provide recipes for cooking

c)

display the weather forecast

d)

list famous people in history

2.

A map key/legend is used for:

a)

Explaining the symbols and colors on a map

b)

Showing the direction of north

c)

Measuring the distance between two points

d)

Displaying the population of a city

3.

Select the correct way to represent north, south, east, and west.

a)

N at the top, S at the bottom, E on the right, W on the left

b)

N at the bottom, S at the top, E on the left, W on the right

c)

N on the right, S on the left, E at the top, W at the bottom

d)

N on the left, S on the right, E at the bottom, W at the top

4.

Absolute location is defined as:

a)

the exact position of a place on Earth using coordinates such as latitude and longitude

b)

the general area where a place is located

c)

the location of a place relative to another place

d)

the description of a place using landmarks

5.

An example of absolute location is:

a)

40.7128° N, 74.0060° W

b)

Next to the library

c)

Near the river

d)

Across from the park

6.

Relative location is defined as:

a)

the position of a place in relation to other places

b)

the exact coordinates of a place on Earth

c)

the height of a place above sea level

d)

the climate of a specific area

7.

An example of relative location is:

a)

The library is next to the post office.

b)

The library is at 123 Main Street.

c)

The library is 40°N, 75°W.

d)

The library is in the United States.

8.

A type of location that uses latitude and longitude is called:

a)

absolute location

b)

relative location

c)

postal address

d)

landmark

9.

The type of location that uses landmarks or directions in relation to another place is called:

a)

Relative location

b)

Absolute location

c)

Exact location

d)

Global location

10.

Two examples of landforms are:

a)

Mountains and valleys

b)

Rivers and lakes

c)

Forests and deserts

d)

Oceans and glaciers

11.

Climate is defined as:

a)

The average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time.

b)

The daily temperature of a place.

c)

The amount of rainfall in a single day.

d)

The weather during a single season.

12.

Fertile soil is important for settlement because:

a)

it allows crops to grow and supports food production.

b)

it makes the land more expensive to buy.

c)

it prevents all natural disasters.

d)

it is always found near large cities.

13.

Climate influences food and clothing in a culture by:

a)

Affecting the types of crops grown and materials used for clothing

b)

Determining the language spoken in a region

c)

Deciding the political system of a country

d)

Influencing the number of holidays celebrated

14.

An example of how people depend on the environment is:

a)

using rivers for drinking water

b)

building houses on the moon

c)

never using natural resources

d)

living without air or water

15.

An example of how people adapt to the environment is:

a)

Wearing warm clothes in cold weather

b)

Ignoring weather conditions

c)

Refusing to use shelter

d)

Avoiding all technology

16.

An example of how people change/modify the environment is:

a)

Building dams to control water flow.

b)

Watching television at home.

c)

Reading a book in the library.

d)

Taking a walk in the park.

17.

One positive effect of human-environment interaction is:

a)

improved agricultural productivity

b)

increased pollution

c)

deforestation

d)

loss of biodiversity

18.

One negative effect of human-environment interaction is:

a)

Pollution

b)

Increased biodiversity

c)

Improved air quality

d)

Reforestation

19.

Migration is defined as:

a)

the movement of people from one place to another

b)

the process of photosynthesis in plants

c)

the change of seasons in a year

d)

the formation of rocks over time

20.

Culture is defined as:

a)

The shared beliefs, customs, and practices of a group of people.

b)

The physical features of a region.

c)

The economic system of a country.

d)

The government structure of a society.

21.

Cultural diffusion is best described as:

a)

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

b)

The isolation of cultures from each other.

c)

The destruction of one culture by another.

d)

The creation of new languages within a single culture.

22.

A physical map shows features such as mountains, rivers, and lakes. Which of the following is an example of something you would find on a physical map?

a)

Mountains

b)

Cities

c)

Political boundaries

d)

Population density

23.

A political map shows which of the following? Give one example of something you would find on it.

a)

Countries and their borders, such as the United States or Canada

b)

Mountains and rivers, such as the Himalayas or the Amazon

c)

Climate zones, such as tropical or arid regions

d)

Natural resources, such as oil fields or forests

24.

A thematic map is used to show what?

a)

Specific information about a particular theme or subject

b)

The physical features of the earth's surface

c)

The locations of countries and cities only

d)

The population density of the world only

25.

A pictorial map is different from other types of maps because:

a)

It uses pictures and illustrations to represent features instead of standard symbols.

b)

It only shows political boundaries and no physical features.

c)

It is always drawn to scale and uses only mathematical symbols.

d)

It does not use any visual representation at all.

26.

How many countries make up North America?

a)

23

b)

15

c)

35

d)

50

27.

Name the three largest countries in North America.

a)

United States, Canada, Mexico

b)

United States, Brazil, Canada

c)

Canada, Mexico, Greenland

d)

Mexico, United States, Cuba

28.

What is the longest river in North America?

a)

Mississippi River

b)

Colorado River

c)

Yukon River

d)

Rio Grande

29.

Name two major mountain ranges in North America.

a)

Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains

b)

Andes and Alps

c)

Himalayas and Pyrenees

d)

Ural Mountains and Carpathians

30.

What type of landform is the Great Plains?

a)

Grassland or prairie

b)

Mountain range

c)

Desert

d)

Coastal plain

31.

Which desert is located in the southwestern United States?

a)

The Sonoran Desert

b)

The Sahara Desert

c)

The Gobi Desert

d)

The Kalahari Desert

32.

What is the capital of the United States?

a)

Washington, D.C.

b)

New York City

c)

Los Angeles

d)

Chicago

33.

What is the capital of Canada?

a)

Ottawa

b)

Toronto

c)

Vancouver

d)

Montreal

34.

What is the capital of Mexico?

a)

Mexico City

b)

Guadalajara

c)

Monterrey

d)

Cancun

35.

What is the capital of Brazil?

a)

Brasília

b)

Rio de Janeiro

c)

São Paulo

d)

Salvador

36.

What is the capital of Argentina?

a)

Buenos Aires

b)

Lima

c)

Santiago

d)

Montevideo

37.

How many countries make up Central America?

a)

7

b)

5

c)

9

d)

6

38.

Name three countries in Central America.

a)

Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua

b)

Brazil, Argentina, Chile

c)

Canada, Mexico, United States

d)

Spain, Portugal, Italy

39.

Central America is considered a “bridge” between North and South America because:

a)

it connects the two continents geographically.

b)

it is the largest continent.

c)

it is surrounded by oceans on all sides.

d)

it is located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.

40.

The primary languages spoken in Central America are:

a)

Spanish and English

b)

French and Portuguese

c)

German and Italian

d)

Mandarin and Russian

41.

Central America is important for global trade because:

a)

it connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Panama Canal.

b)

it is the largest producer of oil in the world.

c)

it is the main source of rare earth minerals.

d)

it has the largest population in the Americas.

42.

What is the largest city in Central America?

a)

Guatemala City

b)

San Salvador

c)

Managua

d)

Panama City

43.

What is the longest mountain range in South America?

a)

The Andes

b)

The Rockies

c)

The Himalayas

d)

The Alps

44.

What is the largest rainforest in the world, located in South America?

a)

The Amazon Rainforest

b)

The Congo Rainforest

c)

The Daintree Rainforest

d)

The Valdivian Rainforest

45.

Which language is spoken in Brazil?

a)

Portuguese

b)

Spanish

c)

French

d)

German

46.

What body of water borders Europe to the south?

a)

The Mediterranean Sea

b)

The Baltic Sea

c)

The North Sea

d)

The Black Sea

47.

47. Europe is considered the second smallest continent but is densely:

a)

populated

b)

forested

c)

mountainous

d)

deserted

48.

How many countries are in Europe according to the UN?

a)

44

b)

38

c)

50

d)

41

49.

49. The Pyrenees Mountains lie between Spain and:

a)

France

b)

Italy

c)

Germany

d)

Portugal

50.

Which river is one of the major rivers of Europe?

a)

The Danube

b)

The Amazon

c)

The Yangtze

d)

The Murray

51.

What mountain range divides Europe and Asia?

a)

The Ural Mountains

b)

The Alps

c)

The Andes

d)

The Himalayas

52.

The birthplace of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance is:

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

Greece

d)

Spain

53.

What is the capital of France?

a)

Paris

b)

London

c)

Berlin

d)

Madrid

54.

Which country is NOT part of the United Kingdom?

a)

Ireland

b)

Scotland

c)

Wales

d)

England

55.

The capital of the United Kingdom is:

a)

London

b)

Paris

c)

Berlin

d)

Madrid

56.

The capital of Germany is:

a)

Berlin

b)

Munich

c)

Frankfurt

d)

Hamburg

57.

57. Italy is called “The Boot of Europe” because of its:

a)

shape

b)

language

c)

climate

d)

population

58.

58. Greece is considered the birthplace of:

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

communism

d)

fascism

59.

The country known for neutrality, chocolate, and banking is:

a)

Switzerland

b)

Belgium

c)

Austria

d)

Denmark

60.

The capital of Russia is:

a)

Moscow

b)

Saint Petersburg

c)

Kazan

d)

Novosibirsk

61.

Which country produces half of the world’s olive oil?

a)

Spain

b)

Italy

c)

Greece

d)

Turkey

62.

The Roman Colosseum and Leaning Tower of Pisa are located in:

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Greece

63.

Which continent is known as the cradle of democracy and the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

South America

64.

Asia covers approximately what percent of Earth’s land area?

a)

30%

b)

15%

c)

45%

d)

60%

65.

The country with the second-highest population in Asia is:

a)

India

b)

Indonesia

c)

Pakistan

d)

Bangladesh

66.

The continent of Asia has:

a)

the largest population

b)

the smallest population

c)

the least number of countries

d)

the coldest climate

67.

The most populated country in Asia is:

a)

China

b)

India

c)

Japan

d)

Indonesia

68.

The largest country in Asia (and the world) is:

a)

Russia

b)

China

c)

India

d)

Saudi Arabia

69.

West Asia is also known as:

a)

The Middle East

b)

South America

c)

Eastern Europe

d)

North Africa

70.

The capital of China is:

a)

Beijing

b)

Shanghai

c)

Guangzhou

d)

Chengdu

71.

The Great Wall of China was built to protect against:

a)

invaders (Mongols)

b)

floods

c)

earthquakes

d)

wild animals

72.

Mount Everest is located in:

a)

Nepal

b)

India

c)

China

d)

Bhutan

73.

The Taj Mahal is located in:

a)

India

b)

Egypt

c)

Brazil

d)

Italy

74.

74. Africa is the second-largest continent in __________ and population.

a)

area

b)

height

c)

temperature

d)

rainfall

75.

75. Africa is located south of ___________.

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Australia

d)

North America

76.

76. Africa borders the __________ Sea to the north.

a)

Mediterranean

b)

Red

c)

Arabian

d)

Baltic

77.

77. Africa borders the __________ Ocean to the west.

a)

Atlantic

b)

Indian

c)

Pacific

d)

Arctic

78.

Africa borders the __________ Ocean to the east.

a)

Indian

b)

Atlantic

c)

Pacific

d)

Arctic

79.

Africa contains __________ countries, more than any other continent.

a)

54

b)

32

c)

45

d)

60

80.

Africa is home to __________ billion people.

a)

1.2

b)

0.5

c)

2.5

d)

3.8

81.

81. The __________ Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.

a)

Sahara

b)

Gobi

c)

Kalahari

d)

Arabian

82.

The __________ River is the longest river in the world.

a)

Nile

b)

Amazon

c)

Yangtze

d)

Mississippi

83.

83. The Congo __________ is the second-largest rainforest on Earth.

a)

Basin

b)

Desert

c)

Plateau

d)

Valley

84.

84. Mount __________ is Africa’s highest mountain.

a)

Kilimanjaro

b)

Everest

c)

Elbrus

d)

Denali

85.

85. The __________ Rift Valley is known for early human fossils.

a)

East African

b)

Andean

c)

Himalayan

d)

Rocky

86.

86. __________ are grasslands home to elephants, lions, and giraffes.

a)

Savannas

b)

Tundras

c)

Deserts

d)

Rainforests

87.

The desert climate is hot, dry, and has little __________.

a)

rainfall

b)

vegetation

c)

snowfall

d)

humidity

88.

The __________ climate has warm grasslands with wet and dry seasons.

a)

savanna

b)

tundra

c)

desert

d)

polar

89.

The rainforest climate is hot, humid, and has heavy __________.

a)

rainfall

b)

snowfall

c)

wind

d)

fog

90.

Northern coasts of Africa have a __________ climate.

a)

Mediterranean

b)

Tundra

c)

Desert

d)

Tropical

91.

Highland climates are found in Africa’s __________ and plateaus.

a)

mountains

b)

deserts

c)

rivers

d)

forests

92.

Africa has over __________ languages.

a)

2,000

b)

200

c)

500

d)

1,000

93.

Egypt’s capital city is __________.

a)

Cairo

b)

Alexandria

c)

Giza

d)

Luxor

94.

94. Egypt is known for the Nile River, pyramids, and ancient __________.

a)

civilization

b)

mountains

c)

forests

d)

oceans

95.

Morocco’s capital is __________.

a)

Rabat

b)

Casablanca

c)

Marrakech

d)

Tangier

96.

Nigeria has Africa’s largest __________.

a)

population

b)

land area

c)

GDP

d)

number of lakes

97.

Ghana’s capital is __________.

a)

Accra

b)

Kumasi

c)

Tamale

d)

Takoradi

98.

Kenya's capital is ___________.

a)

Nairobi

b)

Kampala

c)

Addis Ababa

d)

Dar es Salaam

99.

The DRC contains the second-largest __________ in the world.

a)

rainforest

b)

desert

c)

river

d)

mountain

100.

Cameroon is nicknamed “Mini Africa” because it has many different ___________.

a)

landscapes

b)

languages

c)

rivers

d)

cities