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Unit 1: Essentials of Geography
Unit 1: Essentials of Geography
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Test Review for Unit 1: Essentials of Geography
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1
FOSSIL FUELS are considered a NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCE.
True
False
2
Which landform is this image an example of?
Gulf
Peninsula
Bay
Archipelago
3
There are 6 stages in the POPULATION DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION MODEL.
False
True
4
This MAP PROJECTION is referred to as a Mercator Map.
False
True
5
An example of a cultural TABOO in the U.S. would be:
Asking a woman you barely know her age.
Wearing white after Labor Day.
Drivng on the wrong side of the road.
Eating a plum during Global Studies class.
6
The 5 major CLIMATE ZONES were first developed in 1884 by a German-Russian scientist named . . .
KOPPEN
Flowers
SMITS
GEIGER
7
The 5 Themes of Geography are LOCATION, PLACE, MOVEMENT, REGION and HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION.
True
False
8
What is the landform term for a piece of land jutting into a large body of water?
Cape
Gulf
Sound
Bay
9
The two types of LOCATION are:
Relative & Absolute
Exact & Close Enough
Latitude & Longitude
Here & There
10
In Ojibwe society, political leaders typically come from which two (2) clans?
Loon & Crane
Moose & Grouse
None of the Above
Slattery & Smits
11
Which MAJOR WORLD RELIGION believes in the concept of Karma?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
12
The map pictured is an example of which type of THEMATIC MAP?
Isoline Map
Graduated Symbol Map
Cloropleth Map
Dot Density Map
13
Which CONTINENT is missing from this list: Africa, South America, Australia, North America, Asia, Antarctica, . . .
Europe
Pangea
West America
Eurasia
14
A government authority that is characterized by all of a country's eligible citizens having the right to cast votes is
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Totalitarianism
15
The item in this picture represents an example of MATERIAL CULTURE.
True
False
16
A Unitary government structure is when the national/federal government has all, or almost all, the power.
True
False
17
Iran's citizens have less rights than American citizens in SPEECH, PRESS, and RELIGION.
False
True
18
This POPULATION PYRAMID is of a country that has a . . .
High Birth Rate & HIgh Death Rate
High Birth Rate & Low Death Rate
Low Birth Rate & High Death Rate
Low Birth Rate & Low Death Rate
19
The Alps are located in . . .
Asia
North America
Europe
Africa
20
Which MAJOR WORLD RELIGION is the fastest growing monotheistic religion?
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
21
Which MAJOR WORLD RELIGION is the largest monotheistic religion?
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
22
"C" is located at 60° North Latitude by 60° West Longitude.
False
True
23
The acronym for Essentials components of mapping is known as T.O.A.D. on a L.og. What does the "O" stand for?
Obvious
Optional
Orientation
Outline
24
A GULF is smaller than a BAY.
False
True
25
Communism is an economic system that has less government control than Capitalism.
False
True