Geography 2012 Released SOL, Part I

Temperature and precipitation are characteristics of —

• longitude

• climate

• vegetation

• latitude

Which activity depends primarily on polar map projections?

• Satellite imaging

• Airline navigation

• Data collection

• Land surveying

Monsoons are most commonly found in —

• northeastern Europe

• western Africa

• southern Asia

• southwestern Australia

According to this map, which numbered state has the highest population growth rate?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which city is located closest to the prime meridian?

• Montreal, Canada

• London, England

• H Moscow, Russia

• Stockholm, Sweden

Which map would be the most useful in determining the precipitation levels in Turkey?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What are the climate characteristics of low-latitude nations?

• Warm summers and cold winters

• Warm summers and warm winters

• Cool summers and cold winters

• Cool summers and warm winters

In which climate would this type of vegetation be found?

• Tropical

• Mediterranean

• Tundra

• Arid

30°N, 120°E is located within the continent of —

• Asia

• Europe

• Australia

• North America

Which source would provide the most accurate information about a group’s culture?

• Satellite images

• Field work

• World globe

• Elevation maps