Unit 1 Geography

Texas is located in which region of the United States?

• Southwest

• Midwest

• Southeast

• West

• Northeast

Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and New York are all...

• some of the largest states in the United States

• some of the largest countries in the world

• some of the largest cities in the United States

• some of the largest capitals in the United States

Which of these is NOT considered a large urban area in the United States?

• Sugar Land

• Philadelphia

• Dallas

• New York City

Which is the correct name of the tool used to show directions on a map?

• legend

• compass rose

• scale

• title

Which of these degrees in Fahrenheit is the warmest?

• 65

• 40

• 98

• 33

Which of these degrees in Fahrenheit is the coldest?

• 98

• 33

• 46

• 50

What is the name of the map symbol that is used to measure distance on a map?

• legend

• grid

• compass rose

• scale

The White House is located in Washington, D.C. which is known as the...

• birthplace of the United States

• capital of the United States

• largest state in the United States

• smallest city in the United States

If you are living in an area surrounded by houses, buildings, roads, and bridges, you are in a(n)...

• rural area

• restricted area

• urban area

• open area

What is the difference between a physical map and a political map?

• A physical map is 3 dimensional and a political map is flat

• A physical map shows land forms, rivers, and elevation and a political map shows boundaries decided on mostly by people

• A physical map is colorful and a political map is not

• A physical map shows under the surface of the earth and a political map shows who the politicians are in each area.