Geography Quiz

Canada is bordered to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, which is shown by the number

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which state has a humid subtropical climate?

• A Georgia

• B California

• C New Mexico

• D South Dakota

Answer explanation

The humid subtropical climate is found in Georgia. This type of climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters, which is typical of Georgia's climate. The other options, California, New Mexico, and South Dakota, do not primarily have this climate type.

The Midwestern United States MAINLY has which type of climate?

• marine

• semiarid steppe

• desert

• tropical wet/dry

Using the map as a source, which environmental issue can BEST be linked to the population density of Mexico City?

• Air pollution

• Endangered species

• Earthquakes

• Soil erosion

Knowing the current condition of the population in the United States, which of these would MOST likely have contributed to the growth of metropolitan areas in the country?

• an increase in immigration from Latin America

• the creation of 'reservations' for Native Americans

• the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of slavery

• the development of more efficient modes of transportation

What can be inferred from the graph?

• The Achievement Gap has grown wider in both reading and math in the West.

• The Achievement Gap has decreased in both reading and math in the Northeast.

• The Achievement Gap has not changed at all in reading and math in the Midwest.

• The Achievement Gap has shown great improvements in both reading and math in the South.

Which statement BEST describe the climate of the city shown in the map?

• wet with mild summers and winters

• dry with mild summers and winters

• dry with hot summers and mild winters

• wet with mild summers and cold winters

In which area of Texas would you be MOST LIKELY to find the highest concentration of people of Hispanic heritage?

• N

• W← E

• S

• 4

In which country would you find tundra?

• Canada

• Jamaica

• Brazil

• Mexico

According to the map, which of these states had the lowest population density?

• California

• Illinois

• Ohio

• Texas

• Wyoming