Checkpoint 1 Review

Avery and Scarlett are studying natural forces in their geography class. Which natural force formed the Hawaiian Islands?

• Erosion

• Tsunamis

• Coral deposits

• Volcanic eruptions

Based on the diagram and your knowledge of geography, where would you expect to find the greatest amount of precipitation? Imagine Liam and Priya are hiking up a mountain.

• The windward side of the mountain.

• The leeward side of the mountain.

• On the top of the mountain.

• In the rain shadow.

Rohan and Lily are studying the effects of desertification on their local community. What effect will desertification have on the people living in a region that is experiencing it?

• Agriculture would decline.

• Soil quality would improve.

• Rural housing would expand.

• Animal populations would increase.

During a geography class, Arjun asked, 'Based on the map above, where in China is the Gobi desert located?'

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southeast

Aria observed the sky and noted the following: Rotation = _______ Revolution = _______ Revolution + Tilt = _______.

• day, season, year

• day, year, season

• year, day, season

• season, day, year

William and Mia observed a fan-shaped pattern of sediment (debris) deposits during their geography field trip. What is most likely responsible for this pattern?

• glacial ice.

• prevailing winds.

• running water.

• ocean waves.

Ava and Elijah are studying human migration patterns. Which of the following is the best title for their research outline?

• Cultural Causes of Human Migration

• Factors Limiting Global Human Migration

• Environmental Causes of Human Migration

• Trends Caused by Global Human Migration

During a geography class, Noah and Abigail were studying a map. Which characteristic is common to all the countries located in the shaded region on this map?

• A. A warm climate

• B. Coniferous forests

• C. The widespread practice of Hinduism

• D. The use of a Romance language

During a science class, Luna asked, 'Which of the following is a cause of tectonic plate movement?'

• magnetism

• convection

• wind

• water currents

Daniel and Michael are discussing the advancements that might be responsible for the trend in Part A. What advancements might be responsible for the trend in Part A?

• Technological advances in medicine

• Longevity of food sources

• Economic resources expanding

• Improvement of climatic conditions