Geography Quiz

A sphere that is a model of Earth is called a [longitude, vegetations, globe, landform].

• longitude

• vegetations

• globe

• landform

Different plants make up an area's [government, vegetation, globe, landform].

• government

• vegetation

• globe

• landform

The [globe, landform, government, vegetation] makes the laws in a country, state, or community.

• globe

• landform

• government

• vegetation

A mountain is one type of [landform, vegetation, globe, government].

• landform

• vegetation

• globe

• government

Which of these is a cardinal direction on a compass?

• down

• west

• pole

• northeast

What is located at 0° latitude?

• the equator

• the North Pole

• the prime meridian

• the South Pole

What is the most important way that rivers and lakes helped the United States to become a wealthy country?

• They provided an environment for many kinds of fish.

• They made it easy for people to have fun swimming.

• They provided routes for ships and power for industry.

• They offered beautiful scenery for travelers to admire.

Weather that can be measured over a long period of time is called

• climate

• geography

• longitude

• vegetation

Which of the following affects where people choose to live?

• climate

• physical features

• vegetation

• all of the above

What do all maps have in common?

• They all show physical features.

• They all are created by collecting data.

• They all are made from what people can see.

• They all show the regions of the United States.