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Geo review

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 24mins

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Class
Date
1.

All of the following are critical determiners of climate except-

a)

A. elevation

b)

B. latitude

c)

C. proximity to water

d)

D. amount of rainfall

2.

To find relative location, first find-

a)

latitude lines

b)

a map projection

c)

longitude lines

d)

a reference point

3.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of an arid (desert) climate region?

a)

found near the north and south poles

b)

mostly includes rain forest areas

c)

receives less than 10 inches of rainfall per year

d)

receives more than 80 inches of rainfall per year

4.

Why don't all places on Earth receive the same amount of direct sunlight at the same level?

a)

the earth's axis is tilted

b)

the earth receives sunlight in an unpredictable pattern

c)

weather in places changes over time

d)

the earth rotates from east to west

5.

A map that shows national and state boundaries, as well as cities is called a-

a)

population density map

b)

political map

c)

physical map

d)

climate map

6.

What is a large ocean wave that results from an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruptions?

a)

seismic gap

b)

tsunami

c)

aftershock

d)

derecho

7.

Why would people in La Porte, Texas be concerned about hurricanes?

a)

Texas has a high elevation

b)

the city is located along fault lines

c)

the city is located on the Gulf Coast

d)

northerly winds

8.

Based on the image, where is the highest population density in South America?

a)

the Southern part of the continent

b)

near the interior of the continent

c)

along the coast

d)

along the rivers

9.

Based on the map, what climate type is predominantly found in the low latitudes?

a)

polar

b)

tropical

c)

temperate

d)

arid

10.

Which two hazards usually occur along plate boundaries? Correctly click on the picture(s). Choose TWO answers.

a)

Hurricane

b)

Earthquakes

c)

Volcanoes

d)

Monsoons

e)

Tsunami

11.

Which of the above countries would be considered highly developed?

a)

F. 2, 3, 7

b)

G. 2, 3, 4

c)

H. 3, 4, 6

d)

J. 3, 6, 7

12.

Based on the data in the population pyramids above, which of the following statements is true?

a)

A. Mexico is experiencing rapid growth

b)

B. Men live longer than women in the United States

c)

C. Germany is experiencing rapid growth

d)

D. The United States population is doubling each year

13.

In a market economy-

a)

the production and price of goods are determined by supply and demand

b)

the central government runs the economy according to a strict plan to ensure efficient production

c)

the price and quantity of goods are based on longstanding customs and traditions

d)

economic decisions are made collectively by groups of people for the good of the community

14.

Which THREE religions share a belief in only one god?

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Judaism

d)

Buddhism

e)

Islam

15.

Which TWO factors contributed most to wildfires in the west?

a)

drought

b)

dropping temperatures

c)

elevation

d)

increased warming

e)

storm surges

16.

Which of the following are effects of a warming Arctic Ocean? Choose THREE answers.

a)

change in climate and precipitation patterns

b)

increase in fish stocks and birds

c)

rising sea level

d)

increasing severe weather events

e)

increase in marine animals

17.

Which U.S region does not border an ocean? Correctly identify the region on the map.

a)

West

b)

Midwest

c)

South

d)

Northeast

18.

Which state is not part of the continental North America?

a)

Alaska

b)

Hawaii

c)

Texas

d)

Michigan

19.

Which THREE Asian countries have the largest number of immigrants in the U.S. today?

a)

Japan

b)

India

c)

China

d)

North Korea

e)

Philippines

20.

How would you describe the USMCA?

a)

An updated version of NAFTA

b)

an updated version of NAFTA that terribly affects the United States

c)

75% of the parts for a vehicle must be sourced from North America to be tariff free

d)

A version of NAFTA that makes the economy suffer

e)

New laws that protect intellectual property, the internet and investments

21.

Instead of using the term "states", which terms are used to identify the land divisions in Canada?

a)

federal districts and cities

b)

provinces and territories

c)

capital and provinces

d)

cities and territories

22.

Which region in the United States is heavily populated? Correctly click on the location on the map.

a)

Northeast

b)

Midwest

c)

Mountain West

d)

Great Plains

23.

Correctly identify the river that divides the United States from Mexico.

a)

Mississippi River

b)

Colorado River

c)

Rio Grande

d)

Missouri River

24.

There are two prominent mountain ranges found in North America. Which of the following pairs correctly identifies them?

a)

Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains

b)

Andes Mountains and Sierra Nevada

c)

Himalayas and Alps

d)

Ural Mountains and Pyrenees

25.

Refer to the graph titled 'Number of Cell Phones and Internet Users for Two Countries.' Which inference is best supported by the data in the graph?

a)

The Philippines and Columbia are located in similar regions of the world.

b)

The Philippines and Columbia have very similar communication systems.

c)

The economy and infrastructure of the Philippines are probably more advanced than Colombia's.

d)

The Columbian economy is probably suffering from border conflicts with its neighbors.

26.

Correctly title the picture below by identifying what event it is celebrating.

a)

Dia de los Muertos

b)

Mexican Independence

c)

Harvest Season

d)

Halloween

27.

What is the term for the slums of Rio de Janeiro?

a)

Maquiladoras

b)

Favelas

c)

Haciendas

d)

Lojas

28.

Latin America and the Caribbean are very diverse, culturally blended areas. One reason this diversity is the

a)

F. conquest of Aztecs by the Mayans

b)

G. Migration of ancient people from Asia

c)

H. importation of indentured servants from Ireland

d)

J. intermarriage of European settlers and indigenous people

29.

Which of the following correctly list a positive economic and a negative geographic impact of deforestation in the Amazon basin?

a)

A. Logging and its byproducts create thousands of jobs, and indigenous people who live in these areas can take those jobs

b)

B. There is a possibility that thousands of cures can be found in the forest, and erosion from logging is destroying the soil

c)

C. Cities and transportation systems are growing throughout the region, and more medical and health care is available

d)

D. More land is available for agriculture and ranching, and there is a loss of land in natural habitats

30.

Why is a location on the ocean often a good place for a new settlement?

a)

It provides water and natural resources as well as transportation opportunities

b)

It is a safer location for a settlement

c)

It is a location with a high elevation

d)

It is not susceptible to harsh weather

31.

The map above shows that Argentina's largest cities are located MOSTLY —

a)

A. along the Atlantic coast

b)

B. in the southern half of the country

32.

Which physical feature is a natural border between Argentina and Chile?

a)

deserts

b)

rivers

c)

plains

d)

mountains

33.

Which early 1900s construction project of the United States has served as a center of urbanization, transportation, and economic activities in Central America?

a)

Port-au-Prince in Haiti

b)

Panama Canal in Panama City

c)

Bridge of the Americas in El Salvador

d)

Pan-American Highway

34.

mountains are found in Mexico

a)
Andes and Rockies
b)
Appalachian and Himalayas
c)

Sierra Madre

d)
Alps and Pyrenees
35.

mountains are found in South America.

a)
The Rockies
b)
The Himalayas
c)
The Alps
d)
The Andes
36.

The Panama Canal created a shortcut between the

a)
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
b)
Arctic Ocean and Southern Ocean
c)
Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
d)
Caribbean Sea and Indian Ocean
37.

What impact did the Ring of Fire have on Chile?

a)
Increased agricultural productivity.
b)
Enhanced tourism and cultural exchange.
c)
Improved infrastructure and urban development.
d)
Frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
38.

narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses with bodies of water on both sides

a)
continent
b)
archipelago
c)
isthmus
d)
peninsula
39.

what is the map showing?

a)

European Union

b)
Major cities in Western Europe
c)
Regions of Eastern Europe
d)
Countries of the United Nations
40.

Mediterranean climate most likely experience

a)
Cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers.
b)

warm, dry summers

c)

hot, wet winters.

d)

Hot, humid summers

41.

Under the EU, a common currency was created to promote growth, stability, and economic integration in Europe. What was the name chosen for this currency?

a)
Dollar
b)
Pound
c)
Franc
d)
Euro
42.

Which two bodies of water are important to the economic development of Southern Europe

a)
Black Sea, North Sea
b)
Red Sea, Aegean Sea
c)

Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

d)
Baltic Sea, Caspian Sea
43.

was a pull factor that led to many immigrants to European nations in recent decades.

a)
Cultural assimilation
b)
Environmental factors
c)
Political stability
d)
Economic opportunities
44.

How does the climate change as you move from the equator to higher latitudes?

a)
The climate becomes warmer and wetter.
b)

The climate becomes colder

c)
The climate remains constant and humid.
d)
The climate shifts to a tropical and moist environment.
45.

Using the map below, why does the Gulf Stream make climates in the same latitudes warmer in Europe than in Canada?

a)
The Gulf Stream creates storms in Europe, while Canada enjoys stable weather conditions.
b)
The Gulf Stream has no effect on Europe, which relies on local weather patterns, unlike Canada.
c)
The Gulf Stream cools Europe by bringing cold water from the Arctic, while Canada is warmed by tropical air.
d)

The Gulf Stream brings warmer water currents.

46.

Imaginary line that separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

a)
Prime Meridian
b)
International Date Line
c)
Tropic of Cancer
d)
Equator
47.

Imaginary line that runs east to west around the world.

a)
International Date Line
b)
Equator
c)
Tropic of Cancer
d)
Prime Meridian