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- 1. Multiple ChoiceAn exact location on the earth's surfaceAbsolute LocationRelative LocationMap ScaleThematic map
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Possiblism?The idea that your environment determines your civilizationThe science of obtaining info from a distanceThe idea that people can overcome their environmental limitationsThe idea that you could actually pass this test
- 3. Multiple ChoiceGPS stands forGood Party SaturdayGlobal Positioning SystemGreat Parenting SystemGoofy People Stink
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What is the disadvantage of a map compared to a globe?a map distorts properties like distancea map shows little detaila map indicates actual distancesa map is very large - 5. Multiple ChoiceA mathematical formula used to represent the curved surface of the Earth on the flat surface of a map is...a cylindrical projectiona planar projectionmap projectionconic projection
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of a absolute location?South of LondonNorthern Hemisphere1600 Pennsylvania Avenue30 N Latitude, 150 W Longitude
- 7. Multiple ChoiceTo find relative location, first findlatitude linesreference pointlongitude linesmap projection
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhen discussing places and regions, which is an example of a formal region?French RivieraCorn BeltGreat Lakes shipping industrytrain system in Germany
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich profession is most likely to utilize geography skills?DoctorConstruction WorkerZookeeperUrban Planner
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are themes of geography except...PlaceLocationPopulationHuman-Environment Interaction
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are themes of geography except...PlaceLocationPopulationHuman-Environment Interaction
- 12. Multiple ChoiceLongitude lines indicatedistances east and west of the Prime Meridian.distances east and west of the Equator.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe variation in elevation across an area of Earth's landreliefelevationremote sensingconic projection
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe specific location of a place including it's physical setting. (Ex. Baton Rouge is on the Mississippi River.)sitemap projectionsituationfunctional region
- 15. Multiple ChoiceLatitude lines indicatedistance north and south of the equatordistance east and west of the equator
- 16. Multiple ChoiceLongitude lines indicatedistance north and south of the Equatordistance east and west of the Prime Meridian
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA region is an area that has:One or more common featuresNo people living in itFew physical featuresSet physical boundaries
- 18. Multiple ChoiceTools that a geographer could use include:Maps, Globes, ComputersRivers, Mountains, LakesTwo, Four, SixMain Street
- 19. Multiple ChoiceLocation, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Regions are the:Five Themes of GeographyDefinitions of GeographyBranches of GeographyLevels of Geography
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe kind of geography that could help us predict when volcanoes will erupt is called:physical geographyhuman geographyeconomic geographyurban geography
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe study of the world's people, communities, and landscapes is called:physical geographyurban geographyhuman geographycartography
- 22. Multiple ChoiceImages taken from above the earth are called:satellite imagesphotosMRI'sWMD
- 23. Multiple ChoiceGeography that studies things such as landforms, bodies of water, climates, soils, plants, etc. is called:human geographycartographyurban geographyphysical geography
- 24. Multiple ChoiceA specific description of where you are at is called:relative locationplaceenvironmentabsolute location
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe main difference between a map and a globe is that:A Map is more accurateA globe is more accurateA map is roundA globe is flat
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe area around the Pacific plate in which most of the Earth's earthquakes and volcanoes occur is known as theRing of FireRing of MordorRing of SaturnRing of Diamonds
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe percent of Earth's water that is made up of salt water is97%75%3%71%
- 28. Multiple ChoiceEarthquakes occur when _____.two plates slide togethertwo plates seperatecollidevolcanoes erupt
- 29. Multiple ChoiceIn the ________ solar energy begins to increase.wintersummerfallspring
- 30. Multiple Choice________________ are the main processes of the water cycle.Evaporation and precipitationDrought and floodingPrecipitation and runoffEvaporation and transpiration
- 31. Multiple ChoiceEarth's _______ supply is about 3% of the total amount of water on Earth.salt waterfreshwatersurface waterground water
- 32. Multiple ChoiceOf the following statements, which one is not an example of land being changed by people?Drilling tunnels though mountains.Building dams.Building terraces for farming.Creating sediment.
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThe theory that suggests that the continents were once part of one supercontinent is _____.The Ring of Fire theoryContinental Drift theroyPlate Tectonic theorythe theory of Evolution
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe theory that helps explain how forces below the Earth's surface have shaped landforms is ___.Tectonic Plate theoryPangeaContinental Drift theoryEvolutional theory
- 35. Multiple Choice_______________ cause erosion that form sharp mountain peaks and u-shaped river valleys.FloodingTornadoesSedimentGlaciers
- 36. Multiple ChoiceIf it is fall in the southern hemisphere, it is ____ in the northern hemisphere.summerwinterautumnspring
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThis is the day when the Earth is at its farthest or closest distance from the sun.Leap Yearsolsticeequinoxwinter
- 38. Multiple ChoiceThis is when the sun's rays are directly over the equator and day and night are equal in length.solsticeequinoxLeap Year4th of July
- 39. Multiple Choice_______ occurs every 4 years when the 1/4 day builds up to an extra day, which is added to February, Feb 29th.New YearLeap YearFourth YearSummer Solstice
- 40. Multiple ChoiceThe shortest day of the year is ______.Sept. 22Dec. 21March 22June 21
- 41. Multiple ChoiceThe longest day of the year is ___.Sept. 22March 22June 21Dec. 21
- 42. Multiple ChoiceThe beginning of fall is ___.June 21Dec. 21Sept. 22March 22
- 43. Multiple ChoiceThe beginning of spring is ____.June 21Dec. 21Sept. 22March 22
- 44. Multiple ChoiceThe ______ is located in California and was created by the Pacific plate and the North American plate sliding against each other.New Madrid faultSan Andres faultNasca faultIndian fault
- 45. Multiple ChoiceRock is broken down into smaller pieces by the process _____.weatheringerosiondynamiteglaciers
- 46. Multiple Choice____ is the volcano in northern California that erupted 0n May 18th, 1980.Mt. St. HelensMt. RenierMt. St. JudeMt. St. Harvey
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is NOT a theme of geography?RegionEcosystem InteractionPlaceLocation
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the study of earth, its land, its people, and its environments called?continental driftgeographysocial studiesenvironment
- 49. Multiple ChoiceForests, grasslands, and hills are examples of which type of geography?Physical geographyHuman geographyPolitical geographyMap geography
- 50. Multiple ChoiceHow does GPS determine the exact positions on earth?magnetsuse of satellitesmaking relief mapscreating a map projection
- 51. Multiple Choice0 degrees Latitude is what line?Tropic of CancerTropic of CapricornPrime MeridianThe Equator
- 52. Multiple ChoiceIf you don't pass this test, I will kick youin your shinin your teethout of World GeographyIn Djibouti
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhat new source of wealth was found in the East African country of Djibouti?GoldSilverSaltPlutonium
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