Geography Quiz: Test Your GK!
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- 1.
A map scale shows:
- A.
The relationship between actual distance and distance shown on a map
- B.
Meaning of symbols on a map
- C.
Landforms and physical features of the earth
- D.
The four cardinal directions and the four intermediate directions
Correct Answer
A. The relationship between actual distance and distance shown on a map -
- 2.
Longitude is
- A.
Imaginary parallels that measure distances North and South of the Equator
- B.
Represented by imaginary lines that measure distances East and West of the Equator
- C.
Imaginary lines that measure distances East and West of the Prime Meridian
- D.
Found on globes but not maps
Correct Answer
C. Imaginary lines that measure distances East and West of the Prime Meridian -
- 3.
_______ shows the four cardinal directions and intermediate directions.
- A.
Key
- B.
Compass rose
- C.
Scale
- D.
Symbol
Correct Answer
B. Compass rose -
- 4.
The imaginary line that is zero degrees latitude and divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres is called
- A.
Prime Meridian
- B.
Equator
- C.
Tropic of Cancer
- D.
North Pole
Correct Answer
B. Equator -
- 5.
People, ideas, and goods are important to the Theme of?
- A.
Human Environmental Interaction
- B.
Movement
- C.
Location
- D.
Place
- E.
Region
Correct Answer
B. Movement -
- 6.
Landforms, natural resource, and bodies of water are [ ] characteristics.
Correct Answer
physical - 7.
Humans creating an outdoor pool in their backyard is an example of ____________.
- A.
Adapt
- B.
Depend
- C.
Modify
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Modify -
- 8.
The type of location that involves exact Longitude and Latitude is [ ].
Correct Answer
Absolute - 9.
The type of Human Environmental Interaction that involves humans changing to suit their environment is ____________.
- A.
Adapt
- B.
Depend
- C.
Modify
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Adapt -
- 10.
Humans needing oxygen in order to breathe is an example of [ ].
Correct Answer
depend, need, needs - 11.
Religion, language, and occupations are [ ] characteristics.
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human - 12.
Which of the following is not a Theme of Geography?
- A.
Location
- B.
Place
- C.
Movement
- D.
Maps
- E.
Human Environmental Interaction
- F.
Human Environmental Interaction
Correct Answer
D. Maps -
- 13.
What do we call large areas that share similar characteristics either human or physical?
- A.
Location
- B.
Area
- C.
Place
- D.
Region
Correct Answer
D. Region -
- 14.
Charlisle is near Harrisburg is an example of [ ] location.
Correct Answer
relative - 15.
"The Spanish speaking world" is an example of [ ] region.
Correct Answer
human - 16.
What is an example of modern technology being used to move ideas?
- A.
Letters
- B.
Internet
- C.
Newspaper
- D.
Pigeons
Correct Answer
B. Internet -
- 17.
The earth is divided into [ ] hemispheres.
Correct Answer
4, four - 18.
A map that shows the mountains and volcanos is called a [ ] map.
Correct Answer
physical - 19.
The element of map that tells you what the symbols mean is the [ ].
Correct Answer
mep key, key, legend, map legend - 20.
A map that shows the national and state boundaries is called a [ ] map.
Correct Answer
political
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