Geography Unit 1 Test Review

What type of plate boundary is characterized by two tectonic plates sliding past each other?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

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Which of the following is a major mountain range in South America?

• Himalayas

• Andes

• Rockies

• Alps

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Which ocean is the largest by surface area?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

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What is the primary factor that determines the climate of a region?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Ocean currents

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Which of the following is the correct definition of latitude?

• The distance north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees

• The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees

• The height above sea level

• The depth below sea level

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What type of plate boundary is formed when two tectonic plates move away from each other?

• Convergent boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Transform boundary

• Subduction zone

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Which of the following is a large desert located in Africa?

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Kalahari

• Mojave

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Which river is the longest in the world?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

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What is the term for the average weather conditions in an area over a long period?

• Weather

• Climate

• Atmosphere

• Temperature

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Which of the following is the correct definition of longitude?

• The distance north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees

• The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees

• The height above sea level

• The depth below sea level

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