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World Geography Exam 1
what state is this?
what is relief
World Geography Exam 1
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what is relief
the side of a mountain that experiences rain shadow
the exact address
how high or low land is
dif. of elevation between the various landforms of an area
2
what state is this?
Maryland
masschusets
Vermont
new hampshire
3
What state is this?
oklahoma
florida
kansas
arkansas
4
2 most densely populated countrys
europe and asia
north america and south america
asia and austrailia
europe and brazil
5
what government system is when the decisions are made by only one person?
manarchy
autocracy
oligarchy
democracy
6
what is the process of oceanic plates diving beneath continental plates causes mountains 2 form
spreading
faulting
subduction
accretion
7
what state is this?
nevada
pheonix
indiana
arazona
8
climate-snow and ice constantly cover surface, lichen, below freezing
ice cap
polar
ice age
tundra
9
what is an example of a formal region
back home
subway system
power lines
corn belt
10
what state is this?
oklahoma
kansas
nebraska
alabama
11
what state is this?
idaho
Delaware
arkansas
vermont
12
what is a conic porjection
a map projected a cylinder
the earths surface on a map formed into a cone
a strait line coming form the center rep. the shortest dis.
a map that is in the form of a triangle
13
how does the sun activate the water cycle?
it evaporates the water
it precipitates through clouds
it absorbs water
it condenses the water
14
What State is this?
idaho
new Hampshire
deleware
vermont
15
what climate has dry and wet seasons, high year-round temps, sun is not blocked and hits ground
tropical wet/dry
tropical rain forests
humid subtropical
marine/west coast
16
what is the lowest dry land point on earth
shores of the red sea
shores of the dead sea
valley of washington
Mariana trench
17
what is the imaginary line that runs through the center of the earth; from north to south poles
latitude lines
axis
longitude lines
the north pole
18
what is the lithosphere?
the bodies of water on earth
the gases that extend beyond the earth's surface
all of the land on earth
the parts that support life on earth
19
what keeps all of the planets in orbit with the sun?
the moon
gravitational pull
stars
space ships
20
what countries use desalination
saudia arabia, united states
brazil and panama
saudia ariabia and united arab emirate
italy and egypt
21
what side of the mountain that receives one faces the wind; where precipitation falls?
westward
rainward
leeward
rain shadow
22
what is the atmosphere?
all of the land on earth
all of the bodies of water on earth
the areas where life can be supported
the layer of gasses above the planets surface.
23
what are the three types of regions?
Formal Region; Southern Region; Spatial Region
Hot Region; Cold Region; Warm Region
Formal Region; Functional Region; Perceptual Region
Ethnic Region; Cultural Region; Language Region
24
what is a globe
a round model of the earth
a cone with a map on it
a scale model of the earth on a flat map
idk cuz its really late rn and i want to stop
25
what is a legend
a representation of the globe on a flat surface.
color and symbols to represent info on a map.
a device that can tell your exact location
the four directions - north south eat and west
26
what is the alliance of 16 soviet Euro-Atlantic countries that help each other in times of war.
united nations
international group of nationalists
World trade organization
north atlantic treaty organization
27
what state is this
louisiana
mississippi
florida
Alabama
28
what are boundaries defined by physical features.
natural boundray
geometric boundray
physical boundary
political boundary
29
made up of people who share common language, history, and place of origin.
culture region
ethnic group
culture group
language family
30
what are latitude lines?
run east to west measure north to south; paralles
rune east to west measure east to west; parallels
run north to south measure north to south; maridians
run north to south measure east to west; meridians
31
what state is this?
nevada
utah
colorado
salt lake city
32
what climate has short/mild winters, nearly year round rain, humid, coniferous+deciduous trees.
humid continental
marine/west coast
mediterrainian
humid subtropical
33
a country that has begun transitions from agricultural to manufacturing.
less developed
more developed
idk
newly industrialized
34
what latitudes have the most variable climates and seasonal changes
Californian-latitudes
mid-latitudes
high-latitudes
low-latitudes
35
what climate has snowy harsh winters, cooler summers, mixed forests.
ice cap
mediterainian
humid continental
subarctic
36
BRAIN BREAK!! pick your fav. Done with chapters 1-4!!
ice cream
pizza
Netflix
sleep
37
a country with a highly developed management and tech, and infrastructure
less developed country
im tired
more developed country
newly industrialized country
38
what is the number of people living in a square kilometer or land.
population distribution
population density
census
population transition
39
why are ocean currents important?
it brings sharks away so more people can swim safely
it helps for traveling
it brings in fish to the coastal ports
they circulate water and brings in cooler water
40
lowest indicators of socioeconomic development and economic development
newly industrialized
less developed
more developed
idk
41
what is a geographical boundary between 2 countries
natural boundary
cultural boundary
geometric boundary
national boundary
42
United Nations focuses on ... (all are true; i could not fit
on cooperation w/ internal law,
social process, human rights,
world peace
international security, economic development,
43
what percent of the earth of covered in water?
75%
70%
80%
69%
44
what is the hydrosphere?
the parts of earth that support life
all of the land on earth
the bodies of water that are on earth's surface
the gases that extends above the earth's surface
45
What Does Physical Geography Focus on?
birthrate and deathrate
culture group, ethnic group, language group.
climate, land, water, plants, animals + importance to humans
formal regions, functional region, and perceptual region
46
what is an example of a functional region?
corn belt
a church community
back home
cell tower
47
what features undefined characteristics?
perceptual region
formal region
functional region
culture region
48
what is the biosphere?
the bodies of water on earth
the gases that extend above the earths surface
the parts that can support life on earth
all the land on earth
49
What is the deepest depression on earth?
shores of the dead sea
Mariana trench
death vally
mt. everist
50
what are large bodies of ice that move across the earth's surface?
igloos
yetis
glaciers
ice bergs
51
what is an example of elements of geography
uses of geography
language families
world in spacial terms
cultural regions
52
what climate is less humid, has warm summers, harsh cold winters?
semiarid
arid
steppe
marine/west coast
53
climate-dark and bitter for months,limited warming, low bushes, short grasses, moss and lichen.
subarctic
ice cap
tundra
snowy
54
what is the outer most layer of earth and is a hard rock shell
soil
core
crust
mantle
55
what/where cause earthquakes?
when magma boils up to the surface; in fault lines
when the plates rub together; where plates meet
when some one really big jumps and shakes the earth;anywhere
tension built between the fault lines; where plates meet.
56
what is the theory of plates moving and shifting to form physical features?
continental drift.
plate techtonics
tectonic plates
continental shelf
57
what state is this
lousisiana
georgia
alabama
mississippi
58
what is when gases pass through the atmosphere; are absorbed by the earth; some are sent back.
green house effect
coreolis effect
global warming effect
recyclable gas effetc
59
a perceptual region is...
incorporates a defined function that is linked together.
features and undefined characteristic
more commonly used for tradition or a value of an object
areas that have certain traits on common,
60
what is the WTO? (world trade organization)
idk
trade company along the coast
a group in washing that talks about trade
international body that watches trade agreements+world peace
61
what state is this
alaska
montana
hawaii
washington
62
climate, land, water, plants, and animals and their significance to humans.
physical geography
human geo.
climate geography
spider geography
63
why climate has cool summers and cool damp winters, has mixed forests
humid subtropical
mediteraininan
marine/west coast
humid continental
64
what climate has mild rainy winters, hot dry summers, short trees and woody bushes.
humid continental
Mediterranean
tundra
semiarid
65
a system of government where leaders are ruled by the consent of the citizens.
damocracy
monarchy
autocracy
oligarchy
66
why are winds important?
they provide a nice breeze on a summer day
the make the air cooler in warm conditions
they distribute the suns energy in the form of heat
they are a way to move seeds of plants
67
what is remote sensing?
what you find the exact location of something with a remote
when you use a remote to watch a documentary with a remote
when you find fun facts about some on the internet,
when you obtain info about objects from a distance,
68
what latitude zones are polar areas and receive continuous but indirect sunlight?
low-latitudes
mid-latitude
high-latitudes
polar-latitudes
69
what is the side of the mountain that experiences rain fall; faces away from the wind; dry+warm
leeward
westward
windward
biome
70
What are Great Circle Routes
the shortest distance an object can travel between 2 points
a scale model of the earth
the earths surface projected on a map formed into a cone
lines that runs north to south and measure east to west
71
what us the growth rate of a population?
the area census
natural increase
population density
population increase
72
what is the equinox?
when there is equal day and night time all around the earth
when it officially becomes fall
when the sun comes out really early
when it officially becomes spring
73
what climate receives 10in of rainfall per y, supports little animal and plant life, has oasis.
humid subtropical
arid
semiarid
humid continental
74
what climate is warm/humid, rains almost daily, thick vegetation?
tropical wet/dry
humid continental
humid subtropical
tropical rainforrest
75
Why is Catherine awesome?
She is nice
Go follow her spam!!!!!!
She is funny
Her hair is beautiful
76
what has biter cold winters, short cool summers, widest temp. range, permafrost
ice cap
mediterainian
subarctic
tundra
77
what is the inner most layer of the earth; its is very hot center and super hot liquid outer
crust
mantle
core
hot ball of fire
78
individuals have the right to own businesses and make money without the government interference
do what ever you want economy
free enterprice
free say economy
market economy
79
analyzes human activities and their relation to the cultural and physical enviorments.
physical geography
human geography
animal geography
pasta geography
80
what links the location of a place and characteristics of another and compares and interacts
gis (geographic info system)
gps (global positioning system)
remote sensing
iphone
81
what is a planar projection
an exact address coming form lat. and long.
a strait line coming through the center rep.the shortest dis
a globe projected as a cylender
a globe in she shape of a cone
82
What is the condition of the atmosphere of a short period of time?
solstice
weather
equinox
climate
83
What is a Global Positioning System (GPS)
link the location of a place with other locations around it
for determining the exact location of something on earth
shows the hight about sea level
obtain info about objects from a distance
84
what state is this?
Illinois
Vermont
connecticuit
Colorado
85
what effect does elevation have on temperature?
as elevation rises temperature decreases
as elevation decreases temperature increases
as elevation increases temperature increases
as elevation decreases temperature decreases
86
a belief that an individuals loyalty to nation is above all other beliefs
nationalism
monarchy
terrorism
oligarchy
87
warm or cool streams of water that flow in oceans, usually in a circular pattern?
currents
doldrums
el nino
river flow
88
What is the solstice
when there is equal day and night all around the world
when all of the bergins eats trolls to make them happy
when the sun's rays strike directly on the tropic of cap+can
when it officialy becomes fall
89
what inspires fear and any violent act comitted to intimidate people.
9/11
terrorism
hatred
natioanlism
90
what is the layer in between that is dense but flexible?
mantle
core
crust
middle layer
91
soil development begins when....
animals poo and die
weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces and org.
oil is dug up from the ground it hardens and leaves soil
erosion occurs and breaks down rocks and other meterials
92
what is the average weather conditions over a long period of time?
the green house effect
weather
a thunder storm
climate
93
what state is this?
vermont
idaho
indiana
illinios
94
based on free enterprise businesses are privetly owned; supply and demand.
natioanlism
free enterprice
market economy
free marketing
95
what is the movement of weathered rock and materiel by wind, glaciers and water?
glacier movement
erosion
water cycle
weathering
96
absolute location
you best friends exact location form latitude and longitude
you school address
the exact global address from latitude and longitude.
you house address and the street you live in
97
What is desalination?
the removal of salt from sea water that makes it ok to drink
when you add salt to water
the removal of salt from sea water to make it ok to farm
when you pump water through pipes to irrigate your land
98
what is the theory that all of the continents we once all together and then they drifted apart?
continental draft
continental formation
continental drift
plate techtonics
99
what state is this?
New York
Vermont
New Mexico
New Hamshire
100
what latitude zones receive the direct sunlight year round and are warm and hot
southern-latitudes
low-latitudes
high latitudes
mid-latitudes
101
What type of government is where the officials are divinely inspired.
theocracy
oligarchy
autocracy
damocracy
102
what is the highest point on Earth?
Mt. Everest
Mt. Rushmore
Mt. Mekinely
Mt. Madahorn
103
what causes prevailing winds to blow diagonal?
wind currents
Coriolis effect
doldrums
prevailing winds
104
a group of people who share similar ways of thinking, believing, and living.
origin
culture
religion
language group
105
what is a diagram that shows the distribution of a population by age and gender
population density
population pyramid
Egyptian pyramid
population structure
