World Geography Semester Review Quiz

____________ most often contain distortion, or a change in accuracy of the shapes and distances of places.

Which place created the first republic?

When I say that Texas is south of Oklahoma, I am telling you the ________________ location of Texas.

this is a governmental and economic system where power held by government in people’s name. Example: USSR

Which of the 5 themes of geography describes how areas are alike and different, also known as the character of an area?

In New York City, many people travel with the subway system. Which of the 5 themes does this best represent?

What is the total of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by the members of a specific group?

What is a democracy?

Which place created the first democracy?

Absolute Location is described using:

Political power held by a king or queen is a ____________.

Which of the 5 themes of geography describes a group of places with at least one characteristic in common?

The spread of ideas, innovations, or patterns of behavior is called?

poor medicine, poor education, and low-paying jobs are _____ factors

What is the most accurate way to present information on the islands, continents, and bodies of water of the world?

Can be hot or cold. Must receive less than 10 inches of rain a year to be classified as a ____________.

Which region contains a megalopolis with 1/6th of the country’s population?

Higher paying jobs, better schools, and better medicare are __________________ factors.

In America, people often use social media to spread ideas. Which of the 5 themes is best represented by this?

Which region is known as the “sunbelt”?

Central city plus its suburbs and exurbs called a ______________________.

__________ farming ancient technique for growing crops on a hillside or slope, cut step-like horizontal fields

place of origin of a major culture

Summers are dry and hot, winters are cool and rainy. Example: Italy

In a _______________, a group or individual holds all political power.

Factories along the U.S. border that manufacture goods for export are called

Which region is known as the “breadbasket”?

Snow, ice, and permanently freezing temperatures characterize this region. Sometimes called polar deserts.

What is a republic?

_____________ causes the different seasons that occur on Earth.

The _________ river is the largest river in South America

Which country has the most land area in South America?

What is the most rapidly growing region in the US?

People of mixed Spanish and Native American heritage are known as _________.

Which of the 5 themes of geography describes where a place can be found?

Which branch of the U.S. government is in charge of reviewing laws and is made up of the courts systems?

What is a feast day celebrated with floats that parade through Rio de Janerio?

Brazil contains expansive plains called __________ which are savannas with flat terrain that make for suitable farming

An economy driven by service industries, not manufacturing/production of goods is an example of -

The 5 themes of geography are:

What kind of Economic System does the United States have?

Which branch of the U.S. government is in charge of carrying out laws and is made up of the president and his cabinet?

Which branch of the U.S. government is in charge of creating laws and is made up of the senate and house of reps?