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Unit 1: Physical Geography Exam Review
Unit 1: Physical Geography Exam Review
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1
Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of a map?
Title
Key/Legend
Scale
Population
2
Any representation of the spherical globe on a flat map means there will be distortion.
False
True
3
The Huang He River is also known as the Yellow River.
False
True
4
Which of the following is not true of the Great Victorian Desert?
it is a barren area taking up much of central and southwest Australia
frequent monsoons make growing crops in the area incredibly difficult
It is the largest desert in Australia
the area is very sparsely populated
5
The Pampas is a mountain range located in eastern Europe.
True
False
6
Why is the Ganges River most significant to India?
Hindu’s consider the Ganges River important from a religious standpoint
it is the largest river in the world
it is the most effective method of transportation in India
the population uses the river to power their textile industry
7
Which of the following best describes the absolute location of a place?
using places around your location to describe it
saying "my house is behind Target"
using latitude and longitude to describe it
the location of a place compared to another place
8
The Urals Mountain Range divide Europe from Asia.
True
False
9
What is the significance of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
both rivers are located near the world’s largest supply of oil
the area is one of the richest agricultural regions in the known world
the area was the birthplace of a number of technological innovations
the Tigris and Euphrates are the longest navigable rivers in the world
10
Which of the following is not true of the Amazon Basin?
the Amazon Basin has been impacted by human development
it is located in Brazil and parts of Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia
it is just under the size of the entire contiguous 48 states in the U.S.
there is little biodiversity in the Amazon Basin
11
The Great Dividing Range separates the populated east coast of Australia from the Outback.
True
False
12
The spatial distribution of natural resources is a massive factor in why people settle where they do.
True
False
13
On which of the following can one most accurately depict true distance, true direction, true size, and true shape?
2-D map
a globe
Mercator projection
Cellphone
14
As more countries develop, they will have a greater need and want for more energy
False
True
15
Which of the following is not a river that is located in Europe?
Ganges
Danube
Rhine
Seine
16
The Kalahari is different than the Sahara because it is not as dry and supports a savannah ecosystem.
True
False
17
What micro-state sits within the Pyrenees between France and Spain?
Andorra
Greenwich Village
Edmonton
Asgard
18
The Sahara Desert is similar in size to all of China.
True
False
19
On which of the following maps would the scale be largest?
a map of a small town in Mississippi
a map of Africa
a map of Rio de Janeiro
a map of South Africa
20
The Atacama is the driest desert that is not polar on earth.
False
True
21
Mount Everest, at just over 29,000 feet, is the tallest mountain on earth.
False
True
22
Physical geography is the study of all but which of the following?
Landforms
Climate
Water
Human anatomy
23
Around 40% of the world’s population live along the coast.
False
True
24
Why is the climate of Great Britain milder than that of most other places along the same latitude?
hot springs throughout the country raise the temperature of the air
the Gulf Stream brings warm waters to Great Britain
mountain ranges in the north of Great Britain act as a barrier to winds
small landmasses generate their own local climate
25
The Appalachian Mountain chain is located along the eastern coast of the United States.
False
True
26
Which of the following is a possible absolute location for New Orleans?
30 degrees south, 90 degrees west
30 degrees north, 90 degrees east
30 degrees north, 90 degrees west
30 degrees south, 90 degrees east
27
The harsher the natural environment, both climate and physical landscape, the easier it is to thrive or even survive.
False
True
28
How many intermediate directions are there?
4
2
16
8
