1.2.F - Test: World Geography Flashcards

1
Q

Based on the lesson, why is the study of geography important? (Choose all that apply.)

It allows people to better understand the planets in the solar system.
It allows Christians to focus on God’s creation.
It helps with the overall understanding of world history.
It creates a lesser appreciation for God’s handiwork.

A

It allows Christians to focus on God’s creation.
It helps with the overall understanding of world history.

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2
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Based on the definitions of terms in the lesson, this cluster of islands is known as a what?

A

archipelago

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3
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Based on the definitions of terms in this lesson, the body of water boxed in red is known as a what?

A

gulf

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4
Q

What branch of geography would you refer to if you wanted to study mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys, etc.?

A

physical

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5
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If your image is too small to see clearly, use the zoom or fit to page icons in the iframe to adjust it.

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A Prime Meridian
B Equator
C Arctic Circle
D Antarctic Circle
E Tropic of Capricorn
F Tropic of Cancer
G Lines of Latitude
H Lines of Longitude
I Western Hemisphere
J Eastern Hemisphere

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6
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The “pale blue dot” photographed by the Voyager 1 satellite: (Choose all that may apply.)

was found to be only space dust
represents God’s immense power and reach
was the target planet for Voyager I because it is just like Earth
was how it saw Earth from 6 billion miles away

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represents God’s immense power and reach
was how it saw Earth from 6 billion miles away

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7
Q

The Earth’s axial tilt is what?

A

23 1/2 degrees

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8
Q

The deepest known location on Earth is located in the:

A

Pacific Ocean

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9
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When viewed topographically, Earth is:

A

an irregular, almost sphere

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10
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Label the Map

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1 North America
2 Africa
3 Asia
4 Europe
5 Australia
6 Antarctica
7 South America
8 Pacific Ocean
9 Atlantic Ocean
10 Indian Ocean
11 Arctic Ocean
12 Southern Ocean
13 India
14 West Africa
15 South Africa

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11
Q

If you focused on trade routes, you would be studying which theme in geography?

A

Movement

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12
Q

MR. LIP is an acronym for what?

A

the five themes of geography

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13
Q

Looking at a country or continent is an example of a

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formal region.

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14
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One example of a vernacular region is

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the Middle East.

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15
Q

The largest mountain range in Europe:

A

the Alps

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16
Q

The longest river in the world is the

A

Nile River

17
Q

The sea located at the lowest point on Earth is the:

A

The Dead Sea

18
Q

Where is the Taklamakan Desert located?

A

China

19
Q

What are the five themes of geography?

A

The five themes of geography are movement, region, location, interaction, and place.

20
Q

In a few words, explain what cultural geography examines.

A

Cultural geography examines different cultures and how they shaped the world.