Unit 1 Test Review

Question 1

What is Geography ?

Answer 1

The study of physical features of the earth and human activity

Question 2

Who was the person to measure the circumference of the world ?

Answer 2

Eratosthenes

Question 3

What is Latitude

Answer 3

Invisible parallel lines that run across the earth; measures north and south

Question 4

What are the parts of a map ? ( TODALSIGS )

Answer 4

Title, Orientation, Date, Author, Legend, Scale, Index, and Grid

Question 5

What are the 4 types of maps ?

Answer 5

Physical, Political, Contour, Thematic, Mental map

Question 6

What are the 4 layers of the earth ?

Answer 6

Crust, Mantle, Outer core, Inner core

Question 7

What are the 3 types of boundaries ?

Answer 7

Divergent, Convergent, Transform

Question 8

Where is the Ring of Fire

Answer 8

In the Pacific Ocean

Question 9

Is a tsunami an internal force or external force ?

Answer 9

Internal force

Question 10

The earth’s tilt as it rotates around the sun causes ____

Answer 10

seasons

Question 11

What are the factors that affect climate ? ( LACEMOPS )

Answer 11

Latitude, Air masses, Continentality, Elevation, Mountain Barriers, Ocean Currents, Pressure + Prevailing Winds, Storms

Question 12

What effect causes the leeward side of the mountain to be dry ?

Answer 12

Rain-shadow Effect

Question 13

Air that is forced up a mountain is known as the ________ effect.

Answer 13

Orographic

Question 14

“Almost entirely devoid of trees. Temperatures never rise over 30 degrees F” is a description of what climate ?

Answer 14

Tundra

Question 15

An _____ climate makes up nearly 33 % of the Earth, a desert climate

Answer 15

Arid

Question 16

The _________________ climate experiences rainy and dry seasons similar to a monsoon climate. Drought resistant grasses and scattered trees are here.

Answer 16

Tropical Wet & Dry

Question 17

The _______ climate is influenced by mountains and typically near the coast. Only has 2 seasons: summer and winter

Answer 17

Marine

Question 18

The _____________ climate is a mostly dry climate. Only has winter and summer. Seasonal changes are due to ocean currents and water temps.

Answer 18

Mediterranean

Question 19

The _________________ climate has large storms that form in the ocean; receives about 48 inches per year

Answer 19

Humid Subtropical

Question 20

Large areas like Brazil, Indonesia, and the Philippines are a _____________ climate.

Answer 20

tropical wet

Question 21

The _________ climate is always found on the outer edge of desert climates. It receives enough rain to support some farming, droughts are common

Answer 21

Semiarid

Question 22

What factor has the biggest impact on temp. ?

Answer 22

Latitude