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1
Which of the following is NOT a common type of map projection?
Gall-Peters Projection
Triangular Projection
Mercator Projection
Winkel Projection
2
What is a major environmental challenge facing the Amazon Rain Forest?
Deforestation due to farming and logging
Erosion caused by strong winds
Oil spills along the coastline
Flooding from melting glaciers
3
What type of map uses pictures to show things like wildlife, landforms, or industries in a region?
resource map
political map
pictorial map
thematic map
4
Areas that share language, hobbies, customs, history, dialects, and/or traditions are called _____________________.
formal regions
cultural regions
physical regions
functional regions
5
What is a map projection?
A tool for calculating distances between cities
A type of map that shows only physical features
A type of map that shows population density
A way to show Earth's curved surface on a flat map
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Known for farming, specifically for cattle and agriculture
The Pampas
The Amazon
The Andes Mountains
The Atacama Desert
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An area organized around a central goal or service (bussing students to school or delivering mail) is known as a...
physical region
cultural region
formal region
functional region
8
How does the Amazon Rain forest impact the culture of indigenous (native) tribes living there?
They have adopted farming on large plantations.
They do not interact with the rain forest ecosystem.
Their lives revolve around the resources provided by the forest.
They rely heavily on urban trade.
9
Includes flat land, farming, big industries, great lakes, and cold winters
The West
The Northeast
The Midwest
The Southeast
10
A rocky, mineral-rich region covering much of eastern and central Canada.
The Canadian Shield
The Sierra Nevada Mountains
The Rocky Mountains
The Prairie Provinces
11
Which of the following is an example of a
cultural region
in the United States?
Baja California
The Rocky Mountains
New England
The Mackenzie Basin
12
Known for its large open spaces, outdoor activities, and/or big entertainment or technology centers (like Hollywood)
The Northeast
The Southwest
The West
The Midwest
13
A mountain range in Mexico, divided into eastern, western, and southern sections.
The Sierra Madre Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains
The Andes Mountains
The Rocky Mountains
14
Shared sections of space grouped together based on similar human and physical features are called _____________________.
regions
neighborhoods
places
locations
15
A tropical rainforest, home to many species and indigenous tribes
The Amazon
The Andes
The Pampas
The Atacama Desert
16
What would INCREASE trade between two nations since costs and taxes would be lower?
A scarcity (short supply) of resources in both regions
A natural disaster that wipes out planes and boats
A lack of communication between the two regions
A new policy reducing tariffs on imports and exports
17
Which of the following is an example of how a region's PHYSICAL geography influences its production of goods?
Fishing industries grow best in desert regions.
The Great Plain's fertile soil helps it grow wheat.
High-tech industries (like Artifical Intelligence) thrive with cheap land
Oil production works best in countries with enormous populations.
18
What environmental features helps SUSTAIN Brazil's agricultural economy?
The nutrient-rich soil of the rainforest.
The glaciers in the Andes
The dry plains of Patagonia.
Its huge desert regions
19
Which economic activity is likely to be found in the Caribbean due to its beaches, resorts, warm climate?
Technology Development
Manufacturing
Mining
Tourism
20
A tropical coastal region with rainforests, islands, and a humid climate
The Great Lakes
The Caribbean
The Yucatan Peninsula
The Mackenzie Basin
21
The United States and Mexico refer to their own formal regions (such as Nevada or Chihuahua) as ______________.
states
capitals
countries
provinces
22
Which of the following is a part of North America and is a territory of Denmark but is NOT an independent country?
Greenland
Alaska
Bermuda
Puerto Rico
23
A mountain range that runs along the western coast of South America
The Rocky Mountains
The Andes Mountains
The Sierra Madre Occidental
The Cascades
24
Canada refers to its formal regions (such as British Columbia and Quebec) as _______________________.
countries
provinces
states
regions
25
A dry desert in South America; one of the driest places on Earth
The Sonoran Desert
The Pampas
The Atacama Desert
The Mojave Desert
26
Which of the following best describes the cultural influence of the Spanish and Portuguese control in South America?
Spanish and Portuguese are spoken widely.
Italian cuisine is popular with the natives.
Tribal governments reign supreme.
Everyone has kept their native language.
27
The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth. How does this environment
affect
the population?
Millions of people live there because growing crops is so easy.
Huge cities have grown due to the amount of precipitation.
Few people live there, but mining is common.
Fishing is a powerful industry here.
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What impact has deforestation of the Amazon have on our global environment?
Less overcrowded cities
More fishing opportunities
More farmland available to use
More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
29
Which of the following is an example of a
formal region
in North America?
Chichester
Silicon Valley
Pennsylvania
The Grand Canyon
30
Which region in South America is famous for its rugged terrain, glaciers, and sparse population?
The Andes Mountains
Patagonia
The Pampas
Brazilian Highlands
31
Which of the following is an example of a
physical region
in Canada?
The Prairie Provinces
The Sun Belt
The province of Ontario
Ottawa
32
How does the physical geography of South America influence trade?
Deserts are perfect for giving and receiving services.
Rivers serve as highways for transporting goods.
The continent's shape prevents access to the ocean.
The Andes make trading very quick and simple.
33
Which region of South America is known for its biodiversity and unique wildlife?
The Atacama Desert
Brazilian Highlands
The Amazon Rainforest
Patagonia
34
What type of map shows the boundaries of formal and government-run regions like countries, states, or provinces?
thematic map
road map
physical map
political map
35
Official boundaries established by the government, such as "New York State," are called _____________________.
physical regions
functional regions
cultural regions
formal regions
36
What type of agriculture destroys dense forests to make space for growing crops? It harms our environment.
crop rotation
mechanized farming
slash-and-burn
clear-cutting
37
Why do map projections sometimes change the size or shape of landmasses?
Because the Earth is flat
Because the map is drawn by hand
Because the map is based on ancient methods
It's impossible to show a 3D object on a flat surface without distortion
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What type of map shows the natural features of the Earth like mountains and rivers?
climate map
resource map
physical map
political map
39
Which South American country has a large portion of its population living in the Andes Mountains?
Argentina
Equador
Peru
Brazil
40
What type of map is trying to present a specific theme or topic about a region, such as climate zones?
thematic map
physical map
resource map
political map
41
How does the Great Plain region's physical geography influence or support agriculture?
High mountains that provide natural protection
Many rivers for irritation + fishing
Fertile soil and a flat landscape; perfect for farming
Tropical climate allowing for year-round growing
42
A group of large, interconnected freshwater lakes located along the U.S.-Canada border
Hudson Bay
The Caribbean
The Great Lakes
The Gulf of Mexico
43
Famous for its glaciers and rugged terrain
Patagonia
The Brazilian Highlands
The Pampas
The Amazon
44
The Amazon River is important to the region because it provides...
Acess to silver mines
oil, gold, copper
Cheap land for building large cities and suburbs
transportation, water, fertile soil
45
How has the natural barrier of the Andes affected CULTURAL EXCHANGE in South America?
Its family-friendly trails allow for many newcomers to visit
It provides opportunities for people to learn mountain biking
It isolates communities on either side, leading to less exchange
It's helps people mix together more easily, leading to more exchange
46
Areas that share natural features, such as mountains or rivers, are called _____________________.
functional regions
physical regions
cultural regions
formal regions
47
Warm, has a mix of cities and small towns, and has strong cultural ties to both the U.S. and Mexico
The Southeast
The Northeast
The West
The Southwest
48
In which type of society do women hold most authority?
patriarchal
democracies
matriarchal
Barbie's Dreamhouse
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Includes major urban centers (like NYC and Boston), a colder climate, and a lot of history
The Northeast
The Midwest
The Southeast
The West
50
What is an environmental factor that can affect trade in North or South America?
A dictator can decide how much or how little to trade
Urban areas have many large skyscrapers
The language spoken in the region
Major rivers can help transport goods
51
What is Carnival in South America?
Christmas at Ms. Smyth's house
A circus
A week-long celebration with parades, music, and dancing
A place that inspired Charles Darwin to develop his theory of evolution
52
Known for its hot and humid climate, beaches, farming, and country music
The Southeast
The Midwest
The West
The Southwest
53
Which of the following is an example of a formal region in Mexico?
The state of Jalisco
Albuquerque
The Sierra Madre Oriental
The Baja California Peninsula
54
Which of the following is a cultural characteristic influenced by the Andes Mountains?
Logging in the tropical forests
The Carnival Festival
High-altitude farming
Fishing along the coast
55
North America consists of...
Canada, Mexico, Brazil
Canada, the US, Mexico
The Prairie Provinces, the US, and Mexico
The US, Brazil, Canada
56
A vast, flat region known for agriculture and stretching across the central U.S. and Canada
The Caribbean
The Great Plains + Prairie Provinces
The Canadian Shield
The Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges
57
When people describe a region according to their own opinions, feelings, attitudes, and/or stereotypes about the area.
perceptual regions
cultural regions
functional regions
formal regions
58
Which mountain range runs along the western coast of South America?
The Brazilian Highlands
The Cascades
The Andes Mountains
Sierra Madre Occidental
59
What is it called to travel responsibly so natural habitats are not harmed?
Guacho Ranching
Ecotourism
Recycling
Vacationing
60
Which cultural activity is most associated with the Pampas region of South America?
Tourism of ancient ruins
Nomadic herding
Mining
Gaucho ranching culture
61
Which South American Country owns or has control of the Galapagos Islands?
Venezuela
Brazil
Eduador
Argentina
62
What is the main purpose of a map projection?
To represent geographic features and distances on a flat surface
To measure population density
To show the exact size of every country
To highlight urban areas
63
Which type of map shows where materials like water, oil, wheat, gold, and fish are located?
pictorial map
resource map
thematic map
physical map
64
Which of the following is an example of a
physical region
in Central America?
The country of Panama
The Boreal Forest
The Central Mexican Plateau
The Incas
