The Amazing Quiz On U.S. Geography
-
The definition of "index which shows the location of places and physical features in an atlas" best fits this geography term?
-
Map Scale
-
Continent
-
Gazetteer
-
Hemisphere
-
Brush your knowledge on U. S. Geography with these quiz questions.
Quiz Preview
- 2.
The definition of "line drawn on the surface of a globe which shows the shortest distance between two places " best fits this geography term?
-
Grid
-
Flow Lines
-
Legend
-
Great Circle Route
Correct Answer
A. Great Circle Route -
- 3.
What is a graph with monthly temperatures plotted against monthly precipitation called?
-
Hygrometer
-
Geograph
-
Degree
-
Hythergraph
Correct Answer
A. Hythergraph -
- 4.
The definition of "represents land masses in their correct shapes but distorts their areas" best fits this geography term?
-
Map Scale
-
Hemisphere
-
Mercator Projection
-
Contour Line
Correct Answer
A. Mercator Projection -
- 5.
The definition of "study in which pictures and data about the earth are obtained from aircraft or spacecraft" best fits this geography term?
-
High Water Mark
-
Climagraph
-
Isopleth
-
Remote Sensing
Correct Answer
A. Remote Sensing -
- 6.
The definition "represents the surface features of a place or region" best fits which geography term?
-
Control Station
-
Topographic Map
-
High Water Mark
-
Geographic Information System
Correct Answer
A. Topographic Map -
- 7.
The definition of "shows the general relationship between two variables being graphed " best fits which geographic term?
-
Topographic Map
-
Trend Line
-
Hythergraph
-
Ocean
Correct Answer
A. Trend Line -
- 8.
The definition of "shows the number of times that the vertical scale is greater than the horizontal scale" best fits which geographic term?
-
Vertical Exaggeration
-
Bearing
-
Topographic Profile
-
Topographic Map
Correct Answer
A. Vertical Exaggeration -
- 9.
The definition of "point on the ground used as a base for additional survey work" best fits which geographic term?
-
Gradient
-
Control Station
-
Continent
-
Contour Line
Correct Answer
A. Control Station -
- 10.
The definition of "vertical distance of a point above or below a reference surface" best fits what geography term?
-
Elevation
-
Altimeter
-
Dike
-
Topography
Correct Answer
A. Elevation -
- 11.
The definition of "picture of a place that is usually drawn to scale on a flat surface" best fits this geography term?
-
Linear Scale
-
System
-
Map
-
Bathymetry
Correct Answer
A. Map -
- 12.
The definition of "line of longitude generally 180 degrees east and west of the prime meridian" best fits this geography term?
-
Equator
-
Flow Lines
-
Boundary
-
International Date Line
Correct Answer
A. International Date Line -
- 13.
Where can you find Independence Rock?
-
New York
-
Alberta
-
China
-
Casper, Wyoming
Correct Answer
A. Casper, Wyoming -
- 14.
You can find the Susan B. Anthony House at which location?
-
New York, New York
-
Rochester, New York
-
Las Vegas, Nevada
-
Boston, Massachusetts
Correct Answer
A. Rochester, New York -
- 15.
You can find the Lowell Observatory at which location?
-
Flagstaff, Arizona
-
Dublin, Ireland
-
New York
-
Transylvania
Correct Answer
A. Flagstaff, Arizona -
Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 22, 2022 +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 22, 2022Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Mar 27, 2015Quiz Created by
Alfredhook3
Back to top