WG- UNIT 1 EXAM

The condition of the atmosphere in one place for over a short period of time, such as hours or days is _____________.

The spread of new knowledge from one culture to another is called: __________

Which of the following is NOT considered an element of Culture?

How frequently does the Earth complete one rotation on its axis?

___ occurs periodically, reversing the pattern of ocean currents and warming the water temperature in the mid-pacific

___________ is the permanently frozen layer of soil beneath the surface of the ground.

Which feature would most likely be shown on a physical map?

Which type of government does the United States have (Direct/Representative)?

Oceans, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water make up the part of Earth called the:

___________ refers to the average weather conditions as measured over many years.

A compass rose enables the map reader to find:

Because of _____, some solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere and some is reflected back into space.

Earth's surface is made up of:

Which layer of Earth includes Earth's surface?

The physical feature that forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico is:

90% of the world's population live in the

To find approximate distances on a map, you would use:

Continental drift is the theory that all of Earth's continents:

Why don't all places on Earth receive the same amount of direct sunlight at the same place?

Which of the following best describes conditions found in a high-latitude climate zone?

Maps that show information such as cities, states, and countries are known as:

Which type of Biome is located near the equator?

Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations?

The line of latitude which splits the earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres is called:

Which continent's economic and political development has been influenced by the Andes Mountains and the Amazon River?

A ___________________ is used to determine the exact, or absolute, location of something on Earth.

Geography addresses the question of "________", to answer this question, a geographer identifies a location.

Mapmakers, called ________________, use mathematical formulas to transfer information from the 3D globe to the 2D map

Trees are an example of which type of natural resource?

The Earth is divided into Eastern and Western hemispheres. This line of division is called:

Which geological process does the image illustrate?

A government in which a King or Queen has supreme powers is known as a ______________.

It takes Earth one year to complete one __________ around the sun.

Which type of economy does the United States have?

Select the correct answer choice that identifies the 5 Oceans.