Practice Questions for Tools of Geography

Practice Questions for Tools of Geography

1. Give the latitude and longitude for the following places:

a. Salem, Oregon

b. Rome, Italy

c. Capetown, South Africa

d. Sydney, Australia

2. Identify the city and state/country indicated below:

a. 41 degrees N, 105 degrees W

b. 51 degrees N, 0 degrees W

c. 19 degrees N, 73 degrees E

d. 42 degrees S, 175 degrees E

3. The latitude of the Arctic and Antarctic Circles are at 66 ½ degrees because:

a. 90 degrees minus the 23 ½ degree of earth’s tilt generates total darkness

b. 90 degrees minus the 23 ½ degree of earth’s tilt generates total sunlight

c. 90 degrees minus the 23 ½ degree of earth’s tilt generates tropical climates

d. 90 degrees minus the 23 ½ degree of earth’s tilt maximizes solar radiation

4. The Tropics are located between 23 ½ degrees N and S, resulting in:

a. Intense solar radiation

b. Rapid evaporation and thus rain forests

c. Generally hot and wet weather

d. All of the above

e. None of the above

5. Which of the following is shown most accurately on a physical map?

a. Names and locations of counties

b. Names and locations of rivers and mountains

c. Population density

d. Economic activity

6. Which of the following is shown most accurately on a political map?

a. Names and locations of counties

b. Names and locations of rivers and mountains

c. Population density

d. Economic activity

7. Explain the different patterns for a tropical rain forest and a Mediterranean region as illustrated on a climate graph.