Unit 1 Geo Review Quiz

This picture represents which theme of geography most?

• Place

• Movement

• Human Environment Interaction

• Location

Wind is an example of which type of resource?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

Oil is an example of which type of resource?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

What is the symbol on a map that identifies where North is?

• Navigational Compass

• Navigational Tool

• Directional Star

• Compass Rose

The boxes in this map explain what the colors on the map mean. What is it called?

• A map tool

• A legend

• A direction

• A bank

What is the zero degrees longitude line called?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Prominent Position

• Optimus Prime

Answer explanation

The zero degrees longitude line is called the Prime Meridian. It serves as the starting point for measuring longitude, while the Equator is the zero degrees latitude line.

These horizontal lines around the globe measure how far North or South a location is. What are they called?

• Lines of Longitude

• Lines of Latitude

Answer explanation

The horizontal lines around the globe that measure how far North or South a location is called Lines of Latitude. In contrast, Lines of Longitude measure East or West.

What type of map is this?

• Physical map because it only shows natural features and landforms

• Political map because it only shows human-created features like countries and states

Answer explanation

The correct choice is a physical map, as it focuses on natural features and landforms like mountains and rivers, rather than human-created boundaries or political divisions, which would be shown on a political map.

Which state is closest to 44 degrees North, 113 degrees West?

• Ohio

• New York

• Massachusetts

• Idaho

Answer explanation

The coordinates 44 degrees North, 113 degrees West are located in the northwestern United States, specifically in Idaho. The other states listed are much further east, making Idaho the closest option.

Which state is closest to 44 degrees North, 77 degrees West?

• Ohio

• New York

• Massachusetts

• Idaho

Answer explanation

The coordinates 44 degrees North, 77 degrees West are located in the northeastern United States. New York is the closest state to these coordinates, while Ohio, Massachusetts, and Idaho are farther away.