Grade 7 Geography Vocabulary Quiz

What is erosion?

• The process of freezing water into ice

• The process of wearing away or carrying off the land by natural forces

• The process of building up the land by natural forces

• The process of creating new landforms by volcanic activity

Give an example of erosion in action.

• A forest growing and expanding over time

• A river carving out a canyon over time

• A volcano erupting and creating new land

• A glacier melting and forming a lake

Noah, Avery, and David are planning a treasure hunt game. They want to hide the treasure at a specific spot and provide the exact coordinates for the other participants to find it. How would you describe this concept?

• The exact position of a place on the Earth's surface using coordinates such as latitude and longitude.

• The distance between two places on the Earth

Olivia, Maya, and Mason are working on a geography project. They need to provide an example of absolute location. What could be a suitable example?

• The coordinates of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France are 48.8584° N, 2.2945° E.

• The distance from Paris, France to London, UK is 343 km

Define latitude and longitude.

• Latitude is the distance between two longitudes, while longitude is the distance between two latitudes.

• Latitude is the angular distance north or south of the equator, while longitude is the angular distance east or west of the prime meridian.

What is the difference between absolute location and relative location?

• Absolute location refers to the size of a place, while relative location refers to the shape of a place.

• Absolute location refers to the exact coordinates of a place, while relative location describes the position of a place in relation to other places.

Charlotte, Ethan, and Aiden are planning a road trip across several states. In terms of geography, what does it mean if the states they are visiting are 'contiguous'?

• It means the states they are visiting have no border

• It means the states they are visiting share a common border or are touching

Explain the concept of sediment.

• Particles of rock and soil carried and deposited by wind, water, or ice

• Particles of food and waste carried and deposited by animals

Benjamin, Maya, and Evelyn are on a school trip. They are asked to define the term 'geography'. Benjamin says it's the 'Study of the Earth's landscapes and environments', Maya says it's the 'Study of outer space', Evelyn says it's the 'Study of the human body', and their teacher says it's the 'Study of ancient history'. Who is correct?

• Benjamin: Study of the Earth's landscapes and environments

• Maya: Study of outer space

• Evelyn: Study of the human body

• Teacher: Study of ancient history

What is the significance of relative location in geography?

• It only applies to man-made landmarks

• It has no significance in geography

• It helps to understand the location of a place in relation to other places or landmarks.

• It is only important for historical purposes