Year 10 Geography Pre-Test Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'BOLTSS' features of a map?

• Border

• Origin

• Legend

• Source

Which THREE of the following statements is true of topographic maps?

• They show the height of land.

• They show regional differences in climate.

• They show the shape of land

• They use symbols and colours to represent different features.

What is the Earth's largest continent?

• Antarctica

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

What does this map show?

• Desertification

• Wind erosion

• Areas at risk of salinity

• All of the above

How many people (approximately) currently live on Earth?

• 6 - 7 billion

• 7 - 8 billion

• 9 - 10 billion

• 11 - 12 billion

Which of the following nations has the most recorded cases of COVID-19 as of Jan 2021?

• Australia

• Chile

• Indonesia

• The United States of America

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth is known as...

• The atmosphere

• The ozone layer

• The Greenhouse Effect

• None of the above

The study of the earth and the relationships which exist between people and their environments is...

• Humanities & Social Sciences

• Sustainability

• Geography

• Environment

Which of the following are NOT examples of natural features?

• Roads

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Farms

An ecological footprint is best defined as...

• A measure of human demand on the Earth’s natural systems.

• The capacity of a biome or ecosystem to regenerate itself.

• The number of emissions caused by CO2.

• All of the above.