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National Geographic- Ch.1 The Geographer's Toolbox test review
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Which of these lines of latitude lies farthest from the the north pole?
60 degrees south
15 degrees south
45 degrees south
30 degrees south
2
What is it called when a geographer sees how places are alike?
geographic pattern
absolute location
essential element
relative location
3
What theme of geography explains the spread of religions around the world?
location
movement
region
place
4
When geographers study physical systems, what are they looking for?
characteristics of places and regions
processes on Earth, such as volcanoes
use of resources, such as iron
patterns about where places are located
5
shows how much distance is represented on a map
scale
projection
equator
latitude
6
Which city is closest to an earthquake of the strongest magnitude?
Manila
Philippines
Cebu
Davan
7
the center line of latitude
map
scale
equator
longitude
8
half of Earth
relief
equator
hemisphere
globe
9
What region of the Philippines has had the fewest earthquakes?
west
north
east
south
10
imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole
latitude
equator
elevation
longitude
11
What is a region?
a description of longitude and latitude
a location that has specific characteristics
a group of places with common characteristics
a pattern of human movement
12
a three-dimensional, or spherical, representation of Earth
scale
elevation
globe
map
13
What is an example of human-environment interaction?
a hurricane forming over the Gulf of Mexico
a chart of high temperatures
a dam built to control and store water
beach erosion caused by waves
14
What type of map would show details in a city, such as schools and parks?
large-scale map
small-scale map
proportional symbol map
dot density map
15
What is an example of how people affect the environment?
People affect the environment when they build places to live.
People affect the environment when they protect wildlife preserves.
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What is the purpose of a map legend or a map key?
list the names of places on a map
explain the meaning of colors and symbols on a map
show the unit of distance used on a map
point out a specific area of the world shown on a map
17
What imaginary line connects the North Pole and the South Pole?
prime meridian
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer
the equator
18
What does a political map show?
human-created features on Earth's surface
natural features on Earth's surface
the location of energy sources
the population density of a given area
19
the change in elevation from one place to another
scale
cartographer
relief
projection
20
What theme of geography involves looking at how people affect the environment and how the environment affects people?
Movement
Region
Location
Human-Environment Interaction
21
the center line of longitude running through Greenwich, England
latitude
equator
elevation
prime meridian
22
What is an example of how the environment affects people?
when pollution depletes fresh water availability
when a lack of rain causes water shortages
23
the height of a physical feature above sea level
relief
hemispere
latitude
elevation
24
a way of showing Earth's curved surface on a flat map
projection
relief
hemispere
globe
25
a two-dimensional, or flat, representation of Earth
globe
map
hemisphere
relief
26
What sits at 0 degrees latitude?
prime meridian
the equator
South Pole
North Pole
27
What do mapmakers use to show Earth's curved surface on a flat page?
map legend
labels and symbols
map projections
areas of color
28
What map element shows the directions north, south, east, and west?
compass rose
labels
scale
locator globe
29
If you want to see the famous landmarks and street names in Washington D.C, what kind of map would you want to use?
a small-scale map
a large scale map
a population density map of Washington D.C.
a physical map
30
How do cartographers show elevation?
locator globe
compass rose
labels
color
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a mapmaker
cartographer
prime meridian
projection
globe
32
Judging from the map, which latitude line is longest?
30 degrees south
60 degrees north
Tropic of Cancer
the equator
33
imaginary lines that run east to west, parallel to the equator
latitude
cartographer
prime meridian
longitude
34
What is the purpose of a map legend?
explain the meaning of symbols and colors on a map
list the names of places on a mao
point out the specific area of the world shown on a map
show the unit of distance used on a map
35
What could a point symbol map be used to show?
the amount of rainfall in the northwest United States
the boundary between the United States and Canada
the number of people living in Florida
the location of oil fields in Texas
36
How many places on the map show earthquake magnitudes from 7.3 through 7.6?
six
nine
three
one
37
Judging from this map, which statement is true?
The Philippines' northern island is the only place with earthquakes.
The Philippines has many more earthquakes on land than in nearby oceans.
The Phillippines is at risk for earthquakes of many different magnitudes.
The Philippines has more earthquakes than any other place.
38
What do geographers use the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine?
land use
relative location
absolute location
population density
39
What describes an absolute location?
45 degrees North, 9 degrees East
south of the equator by 10 degrees
next to Brazil
northwestern Canada
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What phrase best describes what geographers study?
the reasons that people and nations engage in trade
the location of places and people who live there
the science of how GPS works
the history of cities around the world
