Geography Pretest

Who were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark?

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were renowned scientists who discovered electricity.
• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were famous painters from the 18th century.
• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were American explorers known for leading the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were politicians who signed the Declaration of Independence.

Who was the president that wanted to find out about the unknown territory out west?

• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln
• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Thomas Jefferson

What is geography?

• Geography is the analysis of historical events.
• Geography is the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.
• Geography focuses solely on climate change.
• Geography is the study of animal behavior.

What tools do geographers use?

• Calculators
• Textbooks
• Rulers
• Maps, GIS, remote sensing, compasses, GPS

What is absolute location?

• Absolute location is the distance from one place to another.
• Absolute location is determined by the local time zone.
• Absolute location is the accurate geographic coordinates of a place.

• Absolute location refers to a general area on a map.

What are the directions on a map?

• North, South, East, West
• Inside, Outside, Above, Below
• Up, Down, Left, Right
• Forward, Backward, Diagonal, Circular

What is the equator?

• The equator is a line of latitude that marks the northernmost point of the Earth.
• The equator is a physical boundary separating the continents.
• The equator is a type of ocean current that flows around the Earth.
• The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equidistant from the poles.

What is climate?

• Climate is the long-term average of weather in a specific region.
• Climate is the study of animal behavior in different seasons.
• Climate refers to the current weather conditions.
• Climate is the daily temperature in a region.

What do the symbols on a map represent?

• Symbols on a map indicate the time zones of different regions.
• Symbols on a map show the population density of an area.
• Symbols on a map indicate different geographical features and landmarks.
• Symbols on a map represent the weather conditions.

What is a compass?

• A compass is a device that tells time.
• A compass is a device used for navigation that indicates direction.
• A compass is a type of map used for navigation.
• A compass is a tool for measuring temperature.