What are the lines of longitude on a map?

Imaginary lines that run north to south from North Pole to the South Pole

What are the basic beliefs of Sikhism?

Souls are reborn; union w/God is achieved by acting selflessly

Which accurately lists biological resources?

Fish and plants for people's diet

Which phrase best describes Earth's outer core?

Consists mostly of liquid molten iron and nickel

What are marine protected areas?

Ocean habitats that can recover and grow if human impact is limited

What does a locator globe on a map show?

The specific area of the world that is shown on the map

Which phrase best defines the term economic activity?

The production of goods and services

What is an oligarchy?

A group of a few people who rule society

Why are there more volcanoes and earthquakes on the western edges of North and South American than on the eastern edges?

The edges are part of tectonic plates that are sliding against each other

What is the purpose of a large-scale map?

show details, such as street names of a particular area

What did the UN do to keep peace and protect human rights immediately after WWII?

Formed a commission to decide on which rights all people should have

Which phrase defines a plateau?

a plain that sits high above sea level

Which phrase describes the cause of a tsunami?

An earthquake beneath the ocean or an erupting volcano

Which geographic theme would you use to categorize humans and the environment?

Human-Environment Interaction and Environment and Society

What is the Endangered Species Act?

A United States act that protects the habitats of endangered species

What phrase best defines raw materials

Materials used to make products

What is a free enterprise economy?

Privately owned businesses create goods that people buy in markets

If a weather forecaster talks about a warm, humid front, what weather change might this mean?

The meeting of air masses might lead to a thunderstorm

What does a map scale show?

How much distance is shown on a map

What information does the compass rose on a map give?

Directions north, south, east, and west

Which phrase best describes humid, temperate climate?

Cool winters, warm summers, ample rainfall

What are map projections?

Ways of showing Earth's curved surface on a flat map

Which best describes the relationship between a civilization and a culture?

A civilization is a people who have a highly developed culture

What are the causes of erosion?

Ice, wind, flooding, water, air

Which phrase best defines weather?

condition of the atmosphere at a particular time

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1
What are the lines of longitude on a map?
Imaginary lines that point out the prime meridan
Imaginary lines that run north to south from North Pole to the South Pole
Imaginary lines that run east to west, parallel to the equator
Imaginary lines that divide Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemisphere
2
What are the basic beliefs of Sikhism?
Peaple reach enlightenment by following the Eightfold Path
Souls continue to be reborn; the cycle of rebirth
Souls are reborn; union w/God is achieved by acting selflessly
Souls are reborn; union w/God is achieved by following the 10 Commandments
3
Which accurately lists biological resources?
Ores and timber for construction
Oil and wind for power
Fish and plants for people's diet
Gold, silver, and copper for manufacturing
4
Which phrase best describes Earth's outer core?
Consists of melted rocks called magma
Consists of sections called tectonic plates
Consists mostly of liquid molten iron and nickel
Consists of iron, which remains solid
5
In what region is India located?
East Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
Southeast Asia
South Asia
6
In what hemisphere would you find most of Africa?
Southern Hemisphere
Eastern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
7
What are marine protected areas?
Ocean habitats that can recover and grow if human impact is limited
Ocean habitats that are hot
Ocean habitats that are trying to recover from extreme weather
Ocean habitats that are overpopulated
8
In 1824, Singapore was a trading colony of the British Empire. What is it today?
A montheistic country
A dictatorship
A colony of Great Britain
An independent country
9
What does a locator globe on a map show?
The location of the prime meridian on the map
Names of important places on the map
Industrial centers on the map
The specific area of the world that is shown on the map
10
Which phrase best defines the term economic activity?
The gross domestic product of a country
Services such as banking and health care
A country's wealth and infrastructure
The production of goods and services
11
What is an oligarchy?
A group of a few people who rule society
Citizens who elect representatives to govern them
A king, queen, or emperor who rules society
One person who rules society
12
Why are there more volcanoes and earthquakes on the western edges of North and South American than on the eastern edges?
The edges are part of tectonic plates that are sliding against each other
Ocean currents are more forceful along the coasts
The continental shelf on the western edges is steeper
Core layers of the earth are weaker there
13
What is the purpose of a large-scale map?
show the population of a particular area
show a large area on Earth's surface
show details, such as street names of a particular area
show the coastline of a particular area
14
What did the UN do to keep peace and protect human rights immediately after WWII?
Formed an army
Formed a coalition to liberate South Africa
Formed a commission to decide on which rights all people should have
Formed a committee to organize the Olympic Games
15
Which phrase defines a plateau?
a plain that sits high above sea level
a high, steep elevation
land that slopes upward
a low-lying area surrounded by mountains
16
Which phrase describes the cause of a tsunami?
The Gulf Stream
A major change in the weather over the Pacific Ocean
The hydrologic cycle
An earthquake beneath the ocean or an erupting volcano
17
Which geographic theme would you use to categorize humans and the environment?
Place and Environment and Society
Human-Environment Interaction and Environment and Society
Movement and Human Systems
Human-Environment Interaction and Human Systems
18
A river is a path of water that flows from a high elevation to a low elevation.
False
True
19
What is the Endangered Species Act?
A United States act that protects the habitats of endangered species
A law that gives the United Nations the power to protect African species
An African law that imposes prison sentences for poaching
A United Nations act that protects elephants
20
A citizen is a person who lives within a government and has certain rights and responsibilities.
True
False
21
What phrase best defines raw materials
Resources that never run out
Materials used to make products
Resources that are limited
Living things
22
In what climate region is most of the eastern half of the United States?
Dry
Humid cold
Humid equatorial
Humid temperate
23
What is a free enterprise economy?
Privately owned businesses create goods that people buy in markets
Governments own small parts of the economy
People trade goods and services without money
Governments own most parts of the economy
24
You would most likely us a thematic map if you were looking for what type of information?
mountain ranges
landforms
Population density
natural features
25
How are places within a world region linked?
By size, language, and climate
By size and the presence of ocean currents
By language, culture, and dress
By trade, culture, and other human activities
26
Subduction, divergence, convergence, and transform are terms that describe what?
Four ways to define continental shelf, slope, rise, and drift
Four ways in which Earth tilts, revolves, and rotates
Four ways tectonic plates move
Four stages of the hydrologic cycle
27
Food, music, stories, and religious beliefs are a few examples of what?
Expressions of culture
A code of conduct
Cultural symbols
A religious region
28
What type of information is found on a physical map?
Features that humans have created
Boundaries between countries
Natural features
States, provinces, and cities
29
If a weather forecaster talks about a warm, humid front, what weather change might this mean?
Prevailing winds will be calm
The meeting of air masses might lead to a thunderstorm
The percentage of water vapor will be lower
A flood warning will be in effect
30
What does a map scale show?
The height of mountainous regions
Streets and famous landmarks
Geographic patterns
How much distance is shown on a map
31
What information does the compass rose on a map give?
Directions north, south, east, and west
Names of places, such as cities
The meaning of symbols and colors on the map
The title and subject of the map
32
What is the equator?
The center line of latitude
The distance east to west of the prime meridian
The center line of longitude
The distance north to south of the prime meridian
33
Which phrase best describes humid, temperate climate?
Hot temperatures, lots of rain
Cool winters, warm summers, little rainfall
Hot and cold temperatures, little rain
Cool winters, warm summers, ample rainfall
34
Evaporation is the process in which the sun heats the ocean and water vapor rises up into the atmosphere.
True
False
35
What are map projections?
Ways of showing oceans on a flat map
Ways of showing Earth's curved surface on a flat map
Flat maps that show no distortions
Ways of showing mountains and valleys on a flat map
36
Which best describes the relationship between a civilization and a culture?
A culture can have customs but a civilization cannot
A civilization is a people who have a highly developed culture
Many civilizations make up a culture
Symbols of a culture add up to a civilization
37
At what speed per hour does Earth revolve around the sun?
67,000 miles per hour
110,000 miles per hour
35,000 miles per hour
77,000 miles per hour
38
What are the causes of erosion?
Air, water, rugged slopes, magma
Ice, rugged slopes, hydroelectric power, wind
Buttes, magma, water, hydroelectric power
Ice, wind, flooding, water, air
39
What is the angle of Earth's tilt?
17.8 degrees
19.7 degrees
23.5 degrees
30.5 degrees
40
Which phrase best defines weather?
condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time
condition of the atmosphere for a period of one year
condition of the atmosphere for a period of six months
condition of the atmosphere at a particular time

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