World Geography Unit 1 Quizzes 1-3 – Flashcards
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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
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all of the above
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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.
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The physical environment may affect human activities, and human activities may affect the physical environment.
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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
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C
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Which are physical processes? earthquakes erosion chemical weathering recycling mining volcanoes
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earthquakes,erosion,chemical weathering, and volcanos
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Put an H next to the items that describe Human Systems Put a P next to the items that describe Physical Systems.
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H canals P faults P floods H bridges
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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) ______.
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topographical map,cartographer,projections,and axis
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The most accurate representation of the earth is a(n) ______. Azimuthal equidistant globe relief map Winkel Tripel projection
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globe
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rod is a city planner; the type of map he probably uses most often is the _____. land use polar projection political Winkel Tripel
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land use
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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
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interrupted area
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Which are elements of effective charts and graphs? simple, meaningful, attractive design accurate information at least five different colors clear presentation of information
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simple, meaningful, attractive design accurate information clear presentation of information
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A geographic resource containing map collections is called a(n) _____. almanac atlas reader's guide thesaurus
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atlas
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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
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RADAR
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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.
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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
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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
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location
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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
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place
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Which items are examples of human-environmental interaction? coal mines the interstate highway system meteor showers oil deposits shopping malls
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coal mines the interstate highway system shopping malls
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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
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human-environmental interaction
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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
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movment
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Regions are defined by their common characteristics. Areas can belong to more than one region. Regions are defined by people.
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poltical
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defined by their systems of government
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physical
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defined by the earth's landforms and water systems
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economic
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defined by agreements between nations to reduce tariffs
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cultural
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defined by factors including language and traditions
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climate
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defined by average temperature and precipitation
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The president is the leader of this type of region. climate cultural economic political
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political
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The statement, "The majority of the people here speak Spanish," is an example of what type of region? climate cultural physical political
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cultural
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The statement, "Long summers and short winters boost crop growth here," describes what type of region? climate economic physical political
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climate
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The statement, "Jamaica is an island nation," describes what type of region? cultural economic physical political
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physical
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The North American Free Trade Organization (NAFTA) is an example of what type of region? cultural economic physical political
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economic
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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.
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region,human,physical, and precipitation
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crust
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the earth's outermost layer
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inner core
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the metallic layer at the earth's center
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lower mantle
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the hottest part of the mantle
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asthenosphere
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the semi-solid layer between the top layer and the upper mantle
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upper mantle
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the layer between the asthenosphere and lower mantle
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top layer
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the firm layer between the crust and the asthenosphere
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outer layer
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the layer surrounding the inner core
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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
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Russia
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Which of the phrases describes a result of the greenhouse effect? increased temperatures increased solar radiation decreased atmospheric gases shorter days
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increased temperatures
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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.
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As air rises it gets warmer
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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.
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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.
