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Geography of the United States
Geography of the United States
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Test review for TCI 5th grade social studies lesson # 1
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1
How many continents does Earth have?
7
6
4
5
2
Which of these statements is
TRUE
of the distance between parallels of latitude?
It is always the same.
It is smallest at the equator.
It is largest at the equator.
It is largest at the poles.
3
Which of the following is a physical feature?
a forest area
a hurricane
a peninsula
a line of latitude
4
The ____________________ makes the laws in a country, state, or community.
Mrs. Casey
school
parents
government
5
What do all maps have in common?
They all are created by collecting data.
They all show the regions of the United States.
They all are made from what people can see.
They all show physical features.
6
How many oceans does Earth have?
5
3
7
2
7
What is located at 0° latitude?
south pole
prime meridian
equator
north pole
8
What is located at 0° longitude?
equator
Prime Meridian
9
A __________ map is created from what we can see.
population
political
physical map
temperature
10
Different plants make up an area's ____________________
vegetation
government
land forms
11
North, south, east, and west are called
prime meridian
north pole
longitude
cardinal directions
12
Weather that can be measured over a long period of time is called ___________.
geography
climate
vegetation
13
Which of these is a cardinal direction on a compass?
pole
west
down
northwest
14
Almost three-fourths of Earth’s surface is covered by
vegetation
plains
mountains
water
15
A sphere that is a model of Earth is called a ____________________
orange
ball
map
globe
16
What is the most important way that rivers and lakes helped the United States to become a wealthy country?
They provided an environment for many kinds of fish.
They made it easy for people to have fun swimming.
They provided routes for ships and power for industry
17
Lines of ____________________ are imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole.
government
globe
land form
longitude
18
What is the roll of a geographer?
A geographer studies the earth and its physical features.
A geographer writes about nature.
19
5. A mountain is one type of ____________________.
land form
desert
government
trail
20
What is the largest state in the United States?
New York
California
Alaska
Texas
21
Climate, physical features, vegetation all affect where people choose to live?
False
True
