World Geography

Mid Term Test Review

  1. A meridian of longitude is an imaginary line that runs
  2. Parallel to the Arctic Circle
  3. Parallels to the Tropic of Cancer
  4. From the North Pole to the South Pole
  5. From the Prime Meridian to the International Date Line
  1. The study of earth and the ways of people live and work on it is called:
  2. Geologyc. Geography
  3. Topographyd. Archeology
  1. A way of life for a group of people who have shared products is called ______.

a. values b. symbolc. cultured. folkway

  1. Which term best describes people from other countries who enter the United States to start new lives?

a. Consumersc. Immigrants

b. Emigrantsd. Refugees

  1. The United States is ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS in the ______hemisphere.
  2. Northeasternc. Northwestern
  3. Southeasternd. Southwestern
  1. A rotation of the Earth takes one full day, a revolution, however, takes one
  2. Yearc. Night
  3. Monthd. Week
  1. Flat maps cannot truly represent the exact size or shape of Earth’s features because of
  2. Tilt c. Scale
  3. Rotationd. Distortion
  1. Based on the map provided, which city is located closest to 30˚N and 80˚W?
  2. Charlotte
  3. Houston
  4. Jacksonville
  5. Miami
  1. Which of the following is an example of a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses?
  2. Greenlandc. Panama
  3. Indonesiad. Hudson
  1. Which map feature can be found in BOTH Africa and South America?
  2. Prime Meridian
  3. Equator
  4. Arctic Circle
  5. International Date Line
  1. Which one of the following is not an example of a point of land extending into a body of water?
  2. Cod c. Canaveral
  3. Hudsond. Good Hope
  1. All of the following are major push factors that cause people to leave their home countries except
  2. Hungerc. Violent Conflict
  3. Povertyd. Economic Opportunity
  4. What does an economic activity map of a country show?
  5. Where its people live
  6. What kind of climate it has
  7. How high its mountains are
  8. How its people make a living
  1. Which term means the total value of goods and services a country produces in a year?
  2. Consumptionc. Economic Activity
  3. Per capita incomed. Gross Domestic Product
  1. Hawaii, Japan and Indonesia are all examples of what type of landform?
  2. Isthmusc. Archipelago
  3. Atollsd. Lagoons
  1. How many days are there in a leap year?
  2. 365 ¼c. 365
  3. 365 ½d. 366
  1. Which of the following states is an example of land surrounded by water on three sides?
  2. Mainec. California
  3. Floridad. Texas
  1. What is the main cause of hunger in the world?
  2. Povertyc. Pollution
  3. Crop failuresd. Food shortages
  1. Cool, cotton shorts provide some relief from high temperatures and humidity. Insect repellent is definitely a necessity on exposed skin in this region. High, leather boots guard against the thick undergrowth and the occasional snake that might cross your path. What climate is this?
  2. Semi-aridc. Tropical Humid (Rainforest)
  3. Marine West Coastd. Tundra
  1. ______is a large landmass completely surrounded by water.
  2. Greenlandc. Florida
  3. Indiad. Sahara
  1. Less than a fifth of Japan is arable land. Which of the following is the best definition of arable land?
  2. Land that is flatc. Land that is forested
  3. Land that can be minedd. Land that can be farmed
  1. An example of a deep and narrow gorge with steep sides usually formed by a river is the ______located in Arizona.
  2. Great Plainsc. Death Valley
  3. Grand Canyond. Everglades
  1. Which of the following is not a major pull factor drawing people to the United States.
  2. Familyc. Freedom
  3. Schoolsd. Persecution
  1. Mediterranean climates are found along the southern coastal areas of what continent?
  2. Asiac. North America
  3. Greeced. Europe
  1. Where are the most temperate climates located?
  2. Near the equatorc. In the middle latitudes
  3. By the oceansd. In the high latitudes
  1. What are the areas of tropical grasslands, scattered trees, and shrubs called?
  2. Savannac. Prairie
  3. Stepped. Tundra
  1. A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation is called
  2. Steppec. Desert
  3. Savannad. Tundra
  1. Which term best describes a country with a high per capita GDP?
  2. Developedc. Rural
  3. Developingd. Urban
  1. Name an example of a swamp in the United States.
  2. Death Valleyc. Great Plains
  3. Gulf of Mexicod. Everglades
  1. Which of the following is not a middle latitude climate?
  2. Marine West Coastc. Humid continental
  3. Tropical Humidd. Mediterranean
  1. Which climate region dominates most of the earth’s surface?
  2. Aridc. Temperate
  3. Tropicald. Polar
  1. The Ohio River is a ______of the Mississippi River.
  2. Estuaryc. Tributary
  3. Sea d. Strait
  1. What landform acts as a natural barrier between North Africa and the rest of Africa?

a. / Atlas Mountains / c. / Sahara
b. / Rock of Gibraltar / d. / Qattara Depression
  1. Into what body of water does the Nile River empty?

a. / Mediterranean Sea / c. / Suez Canal
b. / Red Sea / d. / Atlantic Ocean
  1. Which of the following are the 5 Great Lakes?
  2. Michigan, Ohio, Erie, Superior, Hudsonc. Okeechobee, Mississippi, Erie, Huron, Salt Lake

b. Ontario, Huron, Erie, Superior, Missourid. Michigan, Superior, Erie, Huron, Ontario

  1. Which of the following will you find on a map that shows physical features?
  2. Businessesc. Landforms
  3. Populationd. Vegetation
  1. Which one of the following is not a problem caused by global warming?
  2. Seas levels will risec. Tidal waves
  3. Ice caps will meltd. Flooding
  1. Global warming is caused by:
  2. Too much carbon dioxide in the airc. Pollution
  3. The burning of fossil fuelsd. All of the above
  1. Only climate with no vegetation
  2. Sub-arcticb. Ice Capc. Tundrad. Highland
  1. St. Petersburg is experiencing an equinox. Which one of the following is not true?
  2. Their days and nights are equal in length
  3. They are experiencing fall or spring
  4. The earth’s axis is pointed either towards or away from the sun
  5. The sun’s rays are over the equator
  1. Why is the clothing worn in North Africa long and loose?

a. / It is required by law. / c. / It is less expensive to produce.
b. / It is ideal for the hot climate. / d. / It is a social equalizer.
  1. Only found in the Northern Hemisphere where winters vary in length and temperature but bring light clothing if you plan to stay through the summer’s months. Vegetation includes deciduous and coniferous trees, mixed forests, and grasslands. Contains 4 seasons.
  2. Sub-arcticc. Humid Continental
  3. Humid Subtropicald. Savanna
  1. Which country is not located on the Arabian Peninsula?

a. / Qatar / c. / Iraq
b. / Kuwait / d. / United Arab Emirates
  1. All dry climate regions share the feature of:
  2. Low annual rainfallc. Consistent Temperatures
  3. High elevationd. Short Grass Vegetation
  1. You are planning a trip to Australia. If you want to sunbathe and swim in the ocean, it would be best to go during
  2. Januaryc. July
  3. Mayd. October
  1. It is April 30th in Los Angeles. What season is it?
  2. Fall c. Summer
  3. Springd. Winter
  1. It is January 21st in Shanghai. What season it is?
  2. Fall c. Summer
  3. Springd. Winter
  1. It is September 30th in Bombay. What season is it in Cape Town, South Africa?
  2. Fall c. Summer
  3. Springd. Winter
  1. Which one of the following cities is not located in the tropics?
  2. Santiagoc. Mexico City
  3. Jakartad. Dakar
  1. Which of the following is not a northern hemisphere middle latitude city?
  2. Quebec City c. Bombay
  3. Londond. Istanbul
  1. It is spring in Istanbul. What season is it in Tehran?
  2. Fall c. Summer
  3. Springd. Winter
  1. The climograph below could represent all of the following cities EXCEPT:
  2. Cape Townc. Santiago
  1. Melbourned. Los Angeles
  1. Based on the information in the climograph below, where is this city located?
  2. Tropicsc. Middle Latitudes
  3. Low Latitudesd. Both a and b are correct
  1. Based on the information on the climograph, which observation is not true?
  2. There is a wet and dry season.
  3. This city is close to the equator.
  4. It rains most in the month of August.
  5. This city is located in the southern hemisphere

Match the city with the appropriate climograph

  1. A. Melbourne 56. A. Mexico City

B. Mexico City B. Cape Town

57. A. Jakarta58. A. Dakur

B. Capetown B. Melbourne

59. A. Capetown

B. Mexico City

Matching

Match the clue with the appropriate day (if you were living in the northern hemisphere). Some clues may have more than one date!

A. around March 22ndC. around June 21st

B. around September 22ndD. around December 21st

  1. Longest day of the year
  2. Winter solstice
  3. Shortest day of the year
  4. Summer solstice
  5. Equal hours of day and night
  6. Spring equinox
  7. 24 hours of darkness at the North Pole
  8. 24 hours of darkness at the South Pole
  9. Direct rays of sun at 23 ½  South latitude
  10. Direct rays of sun at 23 ½  North latitude
  11. Fall equinox
  12. Direct rays of sun at equator

True/False

  1. The Appalachian Mountains run down the West Coast of the United States.____
  2. The United States and Canada make up 90% of the North America.____
  3. The Rocky Mountains stretch from New Mexico to Canada.____
  4. The Continental Divide separates North America’s rivers into those flowing eastward and those flowing westward.____
  5. The Hawaiian Islands are active volcanoes that are submerged.___
  1. What two continents are found entirely in the Western hemisphere?
  1. Lines of Latitude & Longitude cross to form a ______system which helps find us find ______Location of a place.
  1. Lines of Longitude are also called ______and run from the ______to the ______.
  1. Lines of Latitude are also called ______and completely circle the globe. They do NOT intersect.
  1. What two lines divide the earth into the eastern and western hemisphere?

Directions: Write the name of the continent within its borders and label the oceans that are surrounding it.

82. 83. 84.

85. 86. 87.

Landforms

  1. Define archipelago and list three examples of archipelagoes found in the world.
  1. List 3 countries in the world that are islands.

Climate

  1. Name the factor that most strongly influences climate.
  1. Which area receives the most solar energy in a year?
  1. How many days does it take the earth to make one revolution around the sun?

93. At what degree angle is the earth tilted?

94. What two forms does the sun’s energy reach earth?

95.Identify on the map: core, urban fringe, rural fringe

96.Where each are found in Bowling Green?

97.Where are the suburbs mostly like to be found?

Define the following essential vocabulary:

Developed country

Urban core

Urban fringe

Life expectancy

Suburbs

Metropolitan

Urban sprawl

Relative location

Absolute location

Immigrants

Emigrants

Biodiversity

Zero population growth

Negative population growth

One child policy

Special economic zones

Demography

Fertility rate

Life expectancy

  1. What are 3 ways Japan deals with its lack of space and high population density?
  1. List 3 pull factors
  1. List 3 push factors