Ch. 1 Test
World Geography Ch. 1 Multiple Choice
Some questions may require you to look at a graph or map. These are loated in the Global/Mr. Pickney Geograpy folder by chapter number.
Each of these have the appropriate national standard for geography lfor that question listed at the bottom
- 1.
In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro the highest point of elevation?
- A.
Africa
- B.
Tanzania
- C.
Russia
- D.
Djibouti
Correct Answer
B. TanzaniaExplanation
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- 2.
Approximately how many miles separate Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Chicago, Illinois?
- A.
10 miles
- B.
20 miles
- C.
35 miles
- D.
50 miles
Correct Answer
D. 50 milesExplanation
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- 3.
What is the point of highest elevation in the world?
- A.
Nepal-China
- B.
Mount Everest
- C.
Dead Sea
- D.
Israel, Jordan
Correct Answer
B. Mount EverestExplanation
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- 4.
What continent has ice-covered regions that are over 8,000 feet below sea level?
- A.
The Arctic region
- B.
Australia
- C.
Antarctica
- D.
Asia
Correct Answer
C. AntarcticaExplanation
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- 5.
What geographic feature is 92 feet below sea level?
- A.
Russia
- B.
Lake Assal
- C.
Kazakhstan
- D.
Caspian Sea
Correct Answer
D. Caspian SeaExplanation
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- 6.
What body of water would you sail across to get from Wisconsin to the lower peninsula of Michigan?
- A.
Lake Michigan
- B.
Lake Superior
- C.
Green Bay
- D.
The Mississippi River
Correct Answer
A. Lake MichiganExplanation
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Which geographic feature is located at 44° North latitude, 90° West longitude?
- A.
Madison, Wisconsin
- B.
La Crosse, Wisconsin
- C.
Lake Winnebago
- D.
Castle Rock Lake
Correct Answer
D. Castle Rock LakeExplanation
Castle Rock Lake is located at 44° North latitude, 90° West longitude. This is the only option given that matches the given coordinates. Madison and La Crosse are cities in Wisconsin, but their coordinates do not match the given latitude and longitude. Lake Winnebago is a lake in Wisconsin, but its coordinates also do not match the given latitude and longitude. Therefore, the correct answer is Castle Rock Lake.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In what country is South America's lowest point of elevation located?
- A.
Argentina
- B.
Brazil
- C.
Djibouti
- D.
Tanzania
Correct Answer
A. ArgentinaExplanation
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How many continents have points of elevation that are more than 6,000 meters in height?
- A.
Seven
- B.
Three
- C.
Two
- D.
One
Correct Answer
B. ThreeExplanation
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- 10.
What type of map is this?
- A.
A political map
- B.
A flow line map
- C.
A qualitative map
- D.
A thematic map
Correct Answer
A. A political mapExplanation
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