World Geography Unit 1 Quizzes 1-3

This tool uses microwaves to map the earth and is useful when climate conditions prevent geographers from seeing the earth's surface. LASER SONAR RADAR TASER

RADAR

Choose the way in which the earth's physical features affect people's activities. jobs they choose means of travel ways they spend their free time all of the above none of the above

all of the above

A geographic resource containing map collections is called a(n) _____. almanac atlas reader's guide thesaurus

atlas

The statement, "Long summers and short winters boost crop growth here," describes what type of region? climate economic physical political

climate

Which items are examples of human-environmental interaction? coal mines the interstate highway system meteor showers oil deposits shopping malls

coal mines the interstate highway system shopping malls

The statement, "The majority of the people here speak Spanish," is an example of what type of region? climate cultural physical political

cultural

economic

defined by agreements between nations to reduce tariffs

climate

defined by average temperature and precipitation

cultural

defined by factors including language and traditions

physical

defined by the earth's landforms and water systems

Which are physical processes? earthquakes erosion chemical weathering recycling mining volcanoes

earthquakes,erosion,chemical weathering, and volcanos

The North American Free Trade Organization (NAFTA) is an example of what type of region? cultural economic physical political

economic

The most accurate representation of the earth is a(n) ______. Azimuthal equidistant globe relief map Winkel Tripel projection

globe

Choose the geographic theme represented below. As a protection from fire, many people living in heavily forested areas clear trees and brush away from their homes. location human-environmental interaction movement place

human-environmental interaction

Which of the phrases describes a result of the greenhouse effect? increased temperatures increased solar radiation decreased atmospheric gases shorter days

increased temperatures

Geographers most often use this type of map to study region characteristics, such as population and natural resources, because blank spaces are put into the map to prevent distortion. Azimuthal equidistant interrupted area Robinson topographical

interrupted area

Rod is a city planner; the type of map he probably uses most often is the _____. land use polar projection political Winkel Tripel

land use

Choose the geographic theme represented below. Geographers have set up a blog to discuss the geographic implications of overfishing in different areas of the world. Contributors from more than fifty countries have submitted possible solutions. location human-environmental interaction movement place

movment

crust

the earth's outermost layer

top layer

the firm layer between the crust and the asthenosphere

lower mantle

the hottest part of the mantle

outer layer

the layer surrounding the inner core

inner core

the metallic layer at the earth's center

asthenosphere

the semi-solid layer between the top layer and the upper mantle

Which statements describe Global Positioning Systems (GPS)? is used to map routes to unfamiliar places is only used by the armed forces and the police is a feature offered in new cars is used by meteorologists to predict the weather is used to pinpoint your exact location on the earth

is used to map routes to unfamiliar places is a feature offered in new cars is used to pinpoint your exact location on the earth

The statement, "Jamaica is an island nation," describes what type of region? cultural economic physical political

physical

The president is the leader of this type of region. climate cultural economic political

political

upper mantle

the layer between the asthenosphere and lower mantle

Choose the statement that is not true. People depend on the atmosphere for the air they breathe. The atmosphere screens out the sun's ultraviolet rays. As air rises, it gets warmer. Warm air has more moisture content than cool air.

As air rises it gets warmer

Choose the geographic theme represented below. Paraguay is a landlocked nation. It is bordered by Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina. location human-environmental interaction movement regions

location

Which are elements of effective charts and graphs? simple, meaningful, attractive design accurate information at least five different colors clear presentation of information

simple, meaningful, attractive design accurate information clear presentation of information

Geographers use many tools. One tool is a(n) ______which is a special type of map that shows the earth's physical features. This map is drawn by a ______ . Maps are also called ____ because they display our 3-dimension earth on a 2-dimensional surface. A globe is a good tool to use if you want to better understand how the earth rotates on an imaginary line we call a(n) ______.

topographical map,cartographer,projections,and axis

Tundra, sub-arctic, humid continental, and semi-arid are the climatic sub-regions found within ______. (Hint: Use the map below to help you answer this item.) koppen classification system map Peru Egypt Russia Australia

Russia

Which items are described by the geographic theme of human-environmental interaction? The Pyrenees Mountains form the border between France and Spain. The Channel Tunnel connecting the United Kingdom and France reduced travel time between these nations. France is divided into twenty-two regions. France's land borders are Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain. Land has been cleared to make room for France's famous vineyards. A highway through Mount Blanc connects Italy and France.

The Channel Tunnel connecting the United Kingdom and France reduced travel time between these nations. Land has been cleared to make room for France's famous vineyards. A highway through Mount Blanc connects Italy and France.

Which items are described by the geographic theme of location? The address of the White House is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Early American settlers came from Europe. It takes approximately six hours to fly from Seattle, Washington, to Miami, Florida. Tundra covers most of northern Canada. Finland is west of Russia. The beautiful beaches of Hawaii have made these islands a popular tourist destination.

The address of the White House is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. It takes approximately six hours to fly from Seattle, Washington, to Miami, Florida. Finland is west of Russia.

Which statements describe Global Information Systems (GIS)? measures sound to pinpoint the location of underwater objects collects information from the Environmental Protection Agency is a useful tool for creating evacuation plans in the event of an earthquake measures the speed of planes and trains can be used for disease control can be used for drought prevention

collects information from the Environmental Protection Agency is a useful tool for creating evacuation plans in the event of an earthquake can be used for disease control

Finest Farms, Inc., is evaluating properties in Virginia for a new farm. They want to locate the farm on land that is flat since crops generally grow better there. Look at the map above. Choose the letter that represents the area that is the best place for Finest Farms' new farm. A B C D

C

Put an H next to the items that describe Human Systems Put a P next to the items that describe Physical Systems.

H canals P faults P floods H bridges

Which statements describe regions? Most regions are homogeneous. Regions are defined by their common characteristics. Regions do not change once their boundaries have been established. Areas can belong to more than one region. Regions are defined by people. Regions have little or no effect upon each other.

Regions are defined by their common characteristics. Areas can belong to more than one region. Regions are defined by people.

Which items are described by the geographic theme of place? Australia's climate is varied; it ranges from arid to tropical. Australia's population is mostly English-speaking. Australia is an island nation surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Australia is south of Indonesia. Australia's terrain is mostly low plateau with deserts. Australia is rich in natural resources. Australia's capital is Canberra.

Australia's climate is varied; it ranges from arid to tropical. Australia's population is mostly English-speaking. Australia is an island nation surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Australia's terrain is mostly low plateau with deserts. Australia is rich in natural resources.

Places have both physical and human characteristics. Choose H if the item describes a human characteristic. Choose P if the item describes a physical characteristic.

H In Canada, tension exists between French- and English-speaking people. P Coal deposits were found in the hills of Pennsylvania. H The United Kingdom's government is a constitutional monarchy. P Hawaii is an island. H The European Union (EU) has twenty-seven members. P The United States is north of Mexico and south of Canada H Tourism is the main economic activity in the Dominican Republic

Which statements are true? Hurricanes can be caused by physical processes in the hydrosphere. Most of the earth's freshwater can be found in the air and streams. Most plants and animals need freshwater to survive. Ocean currents move warm water from the equator toward the poles. The water cycle is powered by the sun.

Hurricanes can be caused by physical processes in the hydrosphere. Most plants and animals need freshwater to survive. Ocean currents move warm water from the equator toward the poles. The water cycle is powered by the sun.

Which of the following statements is most accurate? The physical environment has no effect on human activities, but human activities may affect the physical environment. The physical environment does not affect on human activities, and human activities do not affect the physical environment. The physical environment may affect human activities, and human activities may affect the physical environment. The physical environment may affect human activities, but human activities have no effect on the physical environment.

The physical environment may affect human activities, and human activities may affect the physical environment.

poltical

defined by their systems of government

Choose the best answers to complete the paragraph below. This chapter introduced you to the five themes geographers use to study and organize information about the world. A frequently used theme is the theme of _______ that defines areas using one or more common characteristics. These characteristics can be ______ —the way people's actions and ideas change the earth. They can also be _______ —features of the earth that occur naturally, such as ______—the amount of rainfall an area receives.

region,human,physical, and precipitation

Which items are described by the geographic theme of movement? Kayla's great-grandparents were originally from Germany. Songs and movies made in the United States are very popular in Germany. Germany is bordered on the north by both the Baltic and North Seas. The Bavarian Alps form Germany's southern border. Germany has rich coal deposits. Germany exports vehicles and machinery to many European countries.

Kayla's great-grandparents were originally from Germany. Songs and movies made in the United States are very popular in Germany. Germany exports vehicles and machinery to many European countries.

Choose the geographic theme represented below. Cuba is an island nation. It lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the people here speak Spanish. Ninety-nine percent of the population over the age of fifteen can read and write. location place human-environmental interaction movement

place