WorksheetsBasics of Geography Quiz
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When traveling to the east, time __________________.
a)
increases by one hour per time zone.
b)
decreases by one hour per time zone.
c)
stays the same.
d)
decreases by 15 degrees of longitude.
2.
The reason that we have day and night (darkness & lightness) is because of ___________________.
a)
the movement of tectonic plates
b)
Earth's rotation
c)
the revolution of Earth around the sun
d)
Earth's tilt
3.
Although most time zones generally do not go by straight lines, about every ______ degrees of longitude, a new time zone begins.
a)
30
b)
23.5
c)
15
d)
24
4.
There are 24 different time zones across our planet.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
The questions "Where should we build a local park?" would be studying the world at a __________________ level.
a)
Local
b)
Regional
c)
Global
d)
Civic
6.
The only accurate way to represent the earth is by ______________________.
a)
drawing a physical map
b)
using a globe
c)
showing small area in great detail
d)
using a political map
7.
_________________ are constantly circling the globe collecting images.
a)
GPS
b)
GIS
c)
Satellites
d)
Alien invaders
8.
The _________________ is located at 0 degrees latitude and divides our planet into _________________ hemispheres.
a)
Equator; Northern & Southern
b)
Equator; Western & Eastern
c)
Prime Meridian; Northern & Southern
d)
Prime Meridian; Western & Eastern
9.
The _______________ is located at 0 degrees longitude and divides our planet into _________________ hemispheres.
a)
Equator; Northern & Soutern
b)
Equator; Western & Eastern
c)
Prime Meridian; Northern & Southern
d)
Prime Meridian; Western & Eastern
10.
Long ago people crossed a land bridge connecting Asia to North America in order to follow the woolly mammoths. These were the earliest humans to migrate to the continent. Which theme of geography does this best illustrate?
a)
Region
b)
Movement
c)
Location
d)
Place
11.
Which theme of geography would you be referring to if you were to say that Denver is unique because it is surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains?
a)
Place
b)
Movement
c)
Human Environment Interaction
d)
Location
12.
The geographic theme of "PLACE" can be studied by looking at both physical (natural) features as well as human features. One example of a HUMAN feature would be:
a)
A large grizzly bear population lives in the Rocky Mountains in Montana.
b)
The Redwood Forest is found in Northern California.
c)
The most practiced religion in India is Hindu.
d)
Seattle, Washington receives 56 inches of rain annually.
13.
Kansas is located in the middle of Tornado Alley. Tornado Alley would be an example of _____________ because every place within it has a high likelihood of having tornadoes. This makes it different from the areas not found in Tornado Alley.
a)
Location
b)
Movement
c)
Region
d)
Human-Environment Interaction
14.
An area that shares common characteristics. These characteristics can be physical, natural, human or cultural.
a)
Region
b)
Absolute Location
c)
Relative Location
d)
Cardinal Directions
e)
Intermediate Directions
15.
All the human & physical features that make a location unique and different from anywhere else in the world.
a)
Place
b)
Absolute Location
c)
Relative Location
d)
Cardinal Directions
e)
Intermediate Directions
16.
North, South, East & West are:
a)
Cardinal Directions
b)
Absolute Location
c)
Relative Location
d)
Intermediate Directions
e)
Movement
17.
Tells where a location is at in relationship to something else:
a)
Relative Location
b)
Absolute Location
c)
Cardinal Directions
d)
Intermediate Directions
e)
Movement
18.
Examines the relationships between people & their environments.
a)
Human-Environment Interaction
b)
Absolute Location
c)
Relative Location
d)
Cardinal Directions
e)
Intermediate Directions
19.
The exact location where something is located on the face of the earth.
a)
Absolute Location
b)
Relative Location
c)
Cardinal Directions
d)
Intermediate Directions
e)
Movement
20.
Located at 0 degrees longitude:
a)
Prime Meridian
b)
Absolute Location
c)
Relative Location
d)
Cardinal Directions
e)
Intermediate Directions
21.
This theme of geography occurs because people & resources are scattered about unevenly.
a)
Movement
b)
Absolute Location
c)
Relative Location
d)
Cardinal Directions
e)
Intermediate Directions
22.
Located at 0 degrees latitude:
a)
Equator
b)
Absolute Location
c)
Relative Location
d)
Cardinal Directions
e)
Intermediate Directions
23.
1:25 would be an example of using what type of scale on a map?
a)
Linear
b)
Ratio
c)
Stated
d)
Approximation
24.
A(n) ___________________ geographer studies how the world works and functions. For example, they may study how rivers flow and where mountains are located.
a)
Human
b)
Animal
c)
Physical
d)
Environmental
25.
A _______________________ is a map feature that shows where in the world the area on the map is located.
a)
Compass Rose
b)
Legend or Key
c)
Scale Bar
d)
Locator Map
26.
The benefit of a ________ is that it can show small areas in great detail.
a)
Globe
b)
Satellite
c)
Map
d)
GIS
27.
Geographers break the world into smaller areas known as __________________ based on shared physical & human characteristics.
a)
Continents
b)
Countries
c)
Areas
d)
Regions
28.
Which of the following are studied as a part of physical geography? (MARK ALL 3)
a)
climate
b)
plants
c)
soils
d)
artifacts
e)
roads
29.
Which of the following are studied as a part of human geography? (MARK ALL 3)
a)
government
b)
history
c)
immigration
d)
landforms
e)
water
30.
DEFINITION: All the human & physical features that make a place unique.
a)
Landscape
b)
Geography
c)
Map
d)
Cartography
e)
Social Science
31.
DEFINITION: A flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth's surface.
a)
Map
b)
Geography
c)
Cartography
d)
Landscape
e)
Social Science
32.
DEFINITION: Combines & provides information from many different geographic sources.
a)
Geographic Information System
b)
Geography
c)
Map
d)
Cartography
e)
Landscape
33.
DEFINITION: The study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create.
a)
Geography
b)
Map
c)
Cartography
d)
Landscape
e)
Social Science
34.
DEFINITION: The study of the world's physical geographic features: its land forms, bodies of water, climates, soils & plants.
a)
Physical Geography
b)
Geography
c)
Map
d)
Cartography
e)
Landscape
35.
DEFINITION: The study of the weather & what causes it.
a)
Meteorology
b)
Geography
c)
Map
d)
Cartography
e)
Landscape
36.
DEFINITION: A spherical, or ball shaped model of the entire planet.
a)
Globe
b)
Geography
c)
Map
d)
Cartography
e)
Landscape
37.
DEFINITION: A map that shows the major physical features of a region.
a)
Physical Map
b)
Geography
c)
Map
d)
Cartography
e)
Landscape
38.
DEFINITION: Gives the exact location of a given object on our planet.
a)
Global Positioning System
b)
Geography
c)
Map
d)
Cartography
e)
Landscape
39.
DEFINITION: The science of map making
a)
Cartography
b)
Geography
c)
Map
d)
Landscape
e)
Social Science
40.
DEFINITION: A map that focuses on a special topic such as climate, resources, or population.
a)
Thematic Map
b)
Geography
c)
Map
d)
Cartography
e)
Landscape
41.
DEFINITION: A part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas.
a)
Region
b)
Geography
c)
Map
d)
Cartography
e)
Landscape
42.
It shows which was north, south, east, and west lie on the map.
a)
Title
b)
Legend (Key)
c)
Scale
d)
Locator Map
e)
Compass Rose
43.
It shows where in the world the area on the map is located.
a)
Title
b)
Legend (Key)
c)
Scale
d)
Locator Map
e)
Compass Rose
44.
It represents the distances between points on a map.
a)
Title
b)
Legend (Key)
c)
Scale
d)
Locator Map
e)
Compass Rose
45.
It explains what the symbols on the map represent.
a)
Title
b)
Legend (Key)
c)
Scale
d)
Locator Map
e)
Compass Rose
46.
It shows what the subject of the map is.
a)
Title
b)
Legend (Key)
c)
Scale
d)
Locator Map
e)
Compass Rose
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