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Worksheets7-EOS 2025
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
Select the correct way to represent north, south, east, and west.
N at the top, S at the bottom, E on the right, W on the left
N at the bottom, S at the top, E on the left, W on the right
N on the right, S on the left, E at the top, W at the bottom
N on the left, S on the right, E at the bottom, W at the top
Absolute location is defined as:
the exact position of a place on Earth using coordinates such as latitude and longitude
the general area where a place is located
the location of a place relative to another place
the description of a place using landmarks
An example of absolute location is:
40.7128° N, 74.0060° W
Next to the library
Near the river
Across from the park
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
An example of relative location is:
The library is next to the post office.
The library is at 123 Main Street.
The library is 40°N, 75°W.
The library is in the United States.
A type of location that uses latitude and longitude is called:
absolute location
relative location
postal address
landmark
The type of location that uses landmarks or directions in relation to another place is called:
Relative location
Absolute location
Exact location
Global location
Two examples of landforms are:
Mountains and valleys
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.
Fertile soil is important for settlement because:
it allows crops to grow and supports food production.
it makes the land more expensive to buy.
it prevents all natural disasters.
it is always found near large cities.
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 number of holidays celebrated
An example of how people depend on the environment is:
using rivers for drinking water
building houses on the moon
never using natural resources
living without air or water
An example of how people adapt to the environment is:
Wearing warm clothes in cold weather
Ignoring weather conditions
Refusing to use shelter
Avoiding all technology
An example of how people change/modify the environment is:
Building dams to control water flow.
Watching television at home.
Reading a book in the library.
Taking a walk in the park.
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 over time
Culture is defined as:
The shared beliefs, customs, and practices of a group of people.
The physical features of a region.
The economic system of a country.
The government structure of a society.
Cultural diffusion is best described as:
The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.
The isolation of cultures from each other.
The destruction of one culture by another.
The creation of new languages within a single culture.
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?
Mountains
Cities
Political boundaries
Population density
A political map shows which of the following? Give one example of something you would find on it.
Countries and their borders, such as the United States or Canada
Mountains and rivers, such as the Himalayas or the Amazon
Climate zones, such as tropical or arid regions
Natural resources, such as oil fields or forests
A thematic map is used to show what?
Specific information about a particular theme or subject
The physical features of the earth's surface
The locations of countries and cities only
The population density of the world only
A pictorial map is different from other types of maps because:
It uses pictures and illustrations to represent features instead of standard symbols.
It only shows political boundaries and no physical features.
It is always drawn to scale and uses only mathematical symbols.
It does not use any visual representation at all.
How many countries make up North America?
23
15
35
50
Name the three largest countries in North America.
United States, Canada, Mexico
United States, Brazil, Canada
Canada, Mexico, Greenland
Mexico, United States, Cuba
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 or prairie
Mountain range
Desert
Coastal plain
Which desert is located in the southwestern United States?
The Sonoran Desert
The Sahara Desert
The Gobi Desert
The Kalahari Desert
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?
7
5
9
6
Name three countries in Central America.
Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
Brazil, Argentina, Chile
Canada, Mexico, United States
Spain, Portugal, Italy
Central America is considered a “bridge” between North and South America because:
it connects the two continents geographically.
it is the largest continent.
it is surrounded by oceans on all sides.
it is located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.
The primary languages spoken in Central America are:
Spanish and English
French and Portuguese
German and Italian
Mandarin and Russian
Central America is important for global trade because:
it connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Panama Canal.
it is the largest producer of oil in the world.
it is the main source of rare earth minerals.
it has the largest population in the Americas.
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
What body of water borders Europe to the south?
The Mediterranean Sea
The Baltic Sea
The North Sea
The Black Sea
47. Europe is considered the second smallest continent but is densely:
populated
forested
mountainous
deserted
How many countries are in Europe according to the UN?
44
38
50
41
49. The Pyrenees Mountains lie between Spain and:
France
Italy
Germany
Portugal
Which river is one of the major rivers of Europe?
The Danube
The Amazon
The Yangtze
The Murray
What mountain range divides Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains
The Alps
The Andes
The Himalayas
The birthplace of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance is:
Italy
France
Greece
Spain
What is the capital of France?
Paris
London
Berlin
Madrid
Which country is NOT part of the United Kingdom?
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
England
The capital of the United Kingdom is:
London
Paris
Berlin
Madrid
The capital of Germany is:
Berlin
Munich
Frankfurt
Hamburg
57. Italy is called “The Boot of Europe” because of its:
shape
language
climate
population
58. Greece is considered the birthplace of:
democracy
monarchy
communism
fascism
The country known for neutrality, chocolate, and banking is:
Switzerland
Belgium
Austria
Denmark
The capital of Russia is:
Moscow
Saint Petersburg
Kazan
Novosibirsk
Which country produces half of the world’s olive oil?
Spain
Italy
Greece
Turkey
The Roman Colosseum and Leaning Tower of Pisa are located in:
Italy
France
Spain
Greece
Which continent is known as the cradle of democracy and the Industrial Revolution?
Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
Asia covers approximately what percent of Earth’s land area?
30%
15%
45%
60%
The country with the second-highest population in Asia is:
India
Indonesia
Pakistan
Bangladesh
The continent of Asia has:
the largest population
the smallest population
the least number of countries
the coldest climate
The most populated country in Asia is:
China
India
Japan
Indonesia
The largest country in Asia (and the world) is:
Russia
China
India
Saudi Arabia
West Asia is also known as:
The Middle East
South America
Eastern Europe
North Africa
The capital of China is:
Beijing
Shanghai
Guangzhou
Chengdu
The Great Wall of China was built to protect against:
invaders (Mongols)
floods
earthquakes
wild animals
Mount Everest is located in:
Nepal
India
China
Bhutan
The Taj Mahal is located in:
India
Egypt
Brazil
Italy
74. Africa is the second-largest continent in __________ and population.
area
height
temperature
rainfall
75. Africa is located south of ___________.
Europe
Asia
Australia
North America
76. Africa borders the __________ Sea to the north.
Mediterranean
Red
Arabian
Baltic
77. Africa borders the __________ Ocean to the west.
Atlantic
Indian
Pacific
Arctic
Africa borders the __________ Ocean to the east.
Indian
Atlantic
Pacific
Arctic
Africa contains __________ countries, more than any other continent.
54
32
45
60
Africa is home to __________ billion people.
1.2
0.5
2.5
3.8
81. The __________ Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
Sahara
Gobi
Kalahari
Arabian
The __________ River is the longest river in the world.
Nile
Amazon
Yangtze
Mississippi
83. The Congo __________ is the second-largest rainforest on Earth.
Basin
Desert
Plateau
Valley
84. Mount __________ is Africa’s highest mountain.
Kilimanjaro
Everest
Elbrus
Denali
85. The __________ Rift Valley is known for early human fossils.
East African
Andean
Himalayan
Rocky
86. __________ are grasslands home to elephants, lions, and giraffes.
Savannas
Tundras
Deserts
Rainforests
The desert climate is hot, dry, and has little __________.
rainfall
vegetation
snowfall
humidity
The __________ climate has warm grasslands with wet and dry seasons.
savanna
tundra
desert
polar
The rainforest climate is hot, humid, and has heavy __________.
rainfall
snowfall
wind
fog
Northern coasts of Africa have a __________ climate.
Mediterranean
Tundra
Desert
Tropical
Highland climates are found in Africa’s __________ and plateaus.
mountains
deserts
rivers
forests
Africa has over __________ languages.
2,000
200
500
1,000
Egypt’s capital city is __________.
Cairo
Alexandria
Giza
Luxor
94. Egypt is known for the Nile River, pyramids, and ancient __________.
civilization
mountains
forests
oceans
Morocco’s capital is __________.
Rabat
Casablanca
Marrakech
Tangier
Nigeria has Africa’s largest __________.
population
land area
GDP
number of lakes
Ghana’s capital is __________.
Accra
Kumasi
Tamale
Takoradi
Kenya's capital is ___________.
Nairobi
Kampala
Addis Ababa
Dar es Salaam
The DRC contains the second-largest __________ in the world.
rainforest
desert
river
mountain
Cameroon is nicknamed “Mini Africa” because it has many different ___________.
landscapes
languages
rivers
cities
