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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?
15 degrees south
30 degrees south
45 degrees south
60 degrees south
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the height of a physical feature above sea level
latitude
relief
hemispere
elevation
3
the change in elevation from one place to another
scale
cartographer
projection
relief
4
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.
5
What imaginary line connects the North Pole and the South Pole?
prime meridian
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer
the equator
6
What is the purpose of a map legend?
list the names of places on a mao
show the unit of distance used on a map
explain the meaning of symbols and colors on a map
point out the specific area of the world shown on a map
7
imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole
longitude
latitude
elevation
equator
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What do geographers use the Global Positioning System (GPS) to determine?
absolute location
population density
land use
relative location
9
a three-dimensional, or spherical, representation of Earth
elevation
globe
map
scale
10
half of Earth
hemisphere
relief
globe
equator
11
What phrase best describes what geographers study?
the science of how GPS works
the location of places and people who live there
the reasons that people and nations engage in trade
the history of cities around the world
12
How many places on the map show earthquake magnitudes from 7.3 through 7.6?
nine
three
one
six
13
What describes an absolute location?
45 degrees North, 9 degrees East
south of the equator by 10 degrees
northwestern Canada
next to Brazil
14
the center line of latitude
equator
scale
longitude
map
15
What theme of geography explains the spread of religions around the world?
location
movement
region
place
16
a way of showing Earth's curved surface on a flat map
globe
relief
projection
hemispere
17
What type of map would show details in a city, such as schools and parks?
large-scale map
small-scale map
dot density map
proportional symbol map
18
the center line of longitude running through Greenwich, England
prime meridian
latitude
equator
elevation
19
imaginary lines that run east to west, parallel to the equator
longitude
latitude
cartographer
prime meridian
20
What is the purpose of a map legend or a map key?
show the unit of distance used on a map
list the names of places on a map
explain the meaning of colors and symbols on a map
point out a specific area of the world shown on a map
21
How do cartographers show elevation?
labels
compass rose
locator globe
color
22
What do mapmakers use to show Earth's curved surface on a flat page?
map projections
labels and symbols
areas of color
map legend
23
Judging from the map, which latitude line is longest?
the equator
30 degrees south
60 degrees north
Tropic of Cancer
24
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 population density map of Washington D.C.
a small-scale map
a large scale map
a physical map
25
What could a point symbol map be used to show?
the location of oil fields in Texas
the boundary between the United States and Canada
the number of people living in Florida
the amount of rainfall in the northwest United States
26
What theme of geography involves looking at how people affect the environment and how the environment affects people?
Region
Location
Human-Environment Interaction
Movement
27
What is an example of how the environment affects people?
when pollution depletes fresh water availability
when a lack of rain causes water shortages
28
a two-dimensional, or flat, representation of Earth
hemisphere
map
relief
globe
29
What sits at 0 degrees latitude?
prime meridian
the equator
South Pole
North Pole
30
What map element shows the directions north, south, east, and west?
locator globe
compass rose
labels
scale
31
What does a political map show?
the location of energy sources
the population density of a given area
human-created features on Earth's surface
natural features on Earth's surface
32
What region of the Philippines has had the fewest earthquakes?
north
west
south
east
33
What is an example of human-environment interaction?
beach erosion caused by waves
a dam built to control and store water
a hurricane forming over the Gulf of Mexico
a chart of high temperatures
34
What is it called when a geographer sees how places are alike?
relative location
absolute location
geographic pattern
essential element
35
Judging from this map, which statement is true?
The Phillippines is at risk for earthquakes of many different magnitudes.
The Philippines has more earthquakes than any other place.
The Philippines' northern island is the only place with earthquakes.
The Philippines has many more earthquakes on land than in nearby oceans.
36
When geographers study physical systems, what are they looking for?
processes on Earth, such as volcanoes
use of resources, such as iron
characteristics of places and regions
patterns about where places are located
37
Which city is closest to an earthquake of the strongest magnitude?
Manila
Philippines
Davan
Cebu
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a mapmaker
prime meridian
globe
projection
cartographer
39
shows how much distance is represented on a map
projection
scale
latitude
equator
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What is a region?
a description of longitude and latitude
a group of places with common characteristics
a pattern of human movement
a location that has specific characteristics
