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1
Lines of longitude run
east to west, vertical
East to west, horizontal
North to south, vertical
North to south, horizontal
2
How has our environment changed over time?
Sealevels are rising, putting coastal areas at risk of flooding
Humans have built massive landforms to control water and alter land
The Earth's temperature is rising
All of the above
3
Where are the Appalachian Mountains?
On the West Coast of the US
On the East Coast of the US
4
Which of the following is NOT a man-made landform?
Machu Picchu
Bering Land Bridge
Panama Canal
Hoover Dam
5
What is the name of the line that runs at 0 degrees longitude, cutting the world in half vertically?
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Longitude
6
What is the name of the region that we live in?
Pacific Northwest
Southeast
New England
Southwest
7
Where are the Great Lakes?
In the Pacific Norhwest
In the Southeast
In the Southwest
In the Midwest/New England
8
What is the main economic activity of the Great Plains region?
Coal mining
Farming
Whaling
Shipbuilding
9
What is this map telling us?
The capitals of each state
The average temperature of different states
Economic activities of different states
The average rainfall of different states
10
Lines of latitude run in which direction?
North to south, horizontal
North to south, horizontal
North to south, vertical
East to west, horizontal
11
Which of the following regions would be the LEAST densely populated?
Los Angeles
Miami
Dudley
New York City
12
How does geography affect where people live in settle? (2 answers are correct- choose 1)
Cities develop on waterways, which makes transportation easier
The Rocky Mountains have a hot climate, which inhibits settlement
Deserts have little water so people are less likely to live there
The Great Plains are mountainous, which makes transportation more difficult
13
What is the name of the line that runs at 0 degrees latitude and cuts the Earth in half horizontally?
Equator
Longitude
Tropic of Cancer
Prime Meridian
14
Political maps show the boundaries between states, as well as cities. They are normally brightly colored.
True
False
15
When would you need to use this map?
When looking for Wisconsin's rivers and lakes
When going on a road trip in Wisconsin
When looking for a job in Michigan
When doing a report about Wisconsin landforms
16
What is population density?
The number of people living within an area
Neither
Both of the above
The average age of the people living in an area
17
Economic/resource maps show you what?
The natural resources/main economic activity of the area
The average annual income of the area
How to use water for transportation
The type of economy in the area
18
The region with the most extreme and diverse climate and terrain is
New England
Pacific Northwest
Southwest
Southeast
19
Why are the majority of the USA's major cities located on the coast or waterways?
C. It provides access to natural resources and many economic opportunities
B. Boats were the main form of transportation up until about 100 years ago
B and C
A. Because raintracks run underwater
20
What type of map is this?
Resource
Topographic
Political
Road
21
Where are the Rocky Mountains?
On the East Coast of the US
On the West Coast of the US
22
The essential parts of a map are:
Key, legend, title
Title, key, legend, compass rose
Compass rose, topography, climate map
Title, scale, legend, compass rose
23
Which country is this?
India
China
Russia
United States
24
What is this region of the world?
Africa
North America
Southeast Asia
The Middle East
25
Which state is hotter on average?
Colorado
Florida
North Carolina
Alaska
26
Why is it important to study climate?
Global warming will change how and where we live- rising sealevels/flooding
It helps governments prepare for storms (ie NYC and snow)
People and businesses can adjust their practices- flood insurance
All of the above
27
Rivers, lakes, mountain ranges, and oceans would be shown on which kind of map?
Climate
Physical
Political
Economic
28
Which of the following countries is NOT in North America?
Canada
Mexico
Russia
United States
29
Tornado Alley is in which region of the US?
New England
Pacific Northwest
Southwest
The Great Plains
30
What kind of map is this?
Topographic
Political
Resource
Physical
31
What is this region of the world?
The Middle East
Southeast Asia
Africa
North America
32
Which county is the southernmost county on this map?
Greenville
Brunswick
Wayne
Sampson
33
Which of the following European nations did NOT seek to control territory in the modern US during the colonial era?
English
French
Italians
Spanish
