Geography Unit Review

Question 1

Which continent is the largest?

Accepted Answer

Asia

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true about the Polar Climate Zone?

Accepted Answer

Its summers are extremely hot (80-100 degrees Fahrenheit)

Question 3

Thematic maps show...

Accepted Answer

one main idea or theme and uses colors or pictures

Question 4

No flat map can ever be as accurate as a globe

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

What continent do we live on?

Accepted Answer

North America

Question 6

Which of the following is the definition of a map?

Accepted Answer

A flat representation of Earth's surface

Question 7

Relative location describes a place's exact position on Earth via coordinates (Example: Los Angeles: 34°N, 118°W)

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

What does a map legend do?

Accepted Answer

Explain the symbols on a map.

Question 9

Lines of longitude run

Accepted Answer

North to South

Question 10

The Equator is a latitude line that runs straight across the center of the Earth.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

What part of a map is this?

Accepted Answer

Compass Rose

Question 12

What part of a map is this?

Accepted Answer

Scale

Question 13

Lines of Latitude run...

Accepted Answer

East to West

Question 14

Prime Meridian is a latitude line that runs across the earth.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

What are the three reasons maps are more popular than globes?

Accepted Answer

Maps let you see the world at a glance, Maps are much easier to carry because you can fold it, Maps let you measure distances much more easily

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true of the temperate climate zone?

Accepted Answer

Least popular climate zone to live in

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true about the tropical climate zone?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous winter snow storms in the winter

Question 18

Which of the following is the definition of a globe?

Accepted Answer

A round, 3-D model of the Earth

Question 19

Absolute location explains where a place is by describing places near it (Example: CMA is located near Peterson)

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

Physical maps show...

Accepted Answer

landforms and bodies of water

Question 21

Political maps show...

Accepted Answer

features people have created (states, countries, capitals)

Question 22

Longitude lines are 15 degrees apart and separate the world into 48 different time zones, three hours per time zone

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 22