Quarter 1 Exam Review

Round 1

Question 1 (1 point)

The study of the distribution and interaction of Earth's physical and human

features is known as ____________.

Question 1 Answer

Geography, duh!

Question 2 (3 points)

Google Earth stores information about the world in a digital database. It has the ability to

combine information from a variety of sources and display it in ways that allow the user to visualize the use of space in different ways. Google Earth is a type of _______________.

Question 2 Answer

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Question 3 (5 points)

The ____________ is an imaginary line that divides the earth into eastern and

western halves.

Question 3 Answer

Prime Meridian

Round 2

Question 1 (1 point)

The theory of continental drift states that the earth consisted of one large

supercontinent known as _____________ and over millions of years, the continents

slowly drifted apart.

Question 1 Answer

Question 2 (3 points)

The point directly above the origin of an earthquake on

the surface of the earth.

Question 2 Answer

Epicenter

Question 3 (5 points)

The physical or chemical processes that change the characteristics of rock on or

near the earth’s surface.

Question 3 Answer

Weathering

Round 3

Question 1 (1 point)

Storms that are powerful, funnel shaped columns of spiraling air are called

_________.

Question 1 Answer

Tornadoes

Question 2 (3 points)

Many scientists believe the theory of Global Warming can be attributed gases in the

atmosphere trapping solar energy. This is known as _____________.

Question 2 Answer

Greenhouse Effect

Question 3 (5 points)

September 23rd marked the ________ , which happens twice a year all over the world where days and nights are equal length. It also marked the beginning of Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

Question 3 Answer

Equinox

Round 4

Question 1 (1 point)

Knowledge, attitudes, behaviors shared over generations is known as _____________.

Question 1 Answer

Culture

Question 2 (3 points)

____________ is the dramatic rise in the number of cities.

Question 2 Answer

Urbanization

Question 3 (5 points)

A capitalistic system, in which the production of goods and services is determined by

demand from consumers.

Question 3 Answer

Market Economy

Round 5

Question 1 (1 points)

A rocky ridge or hill, often left behind by a receding glacier, is called a ____________.

Question 1 Answer

Moraine, ya moron!

Question 2 (3 points)

A __________ is a way of drawing the earth's surface that reduces distortion

caused by converting three dimensions into two dimensions.

Question 2 Answer

Map Projection

Question 3 (5 points)

The ecosystem of a region is referred to as a _______.

Question 3 Answer

Biome

Final Question

Final Question(2 points each)

Name all 5 themes of Geography

Final Question

Location

Place

Region

Human Environment Interaction

Movement