Geography Practice SOL Questions

Which tool is commonly used to analyze spatial data and layers of geographic information?

• Satellite Images

• Field Work

• GIS

• Photographs

What type of source is a diary written by a traveler describing their experiences in a new country?

• Diagram

• Database

• Primary Source

• Chart

How have humans adapted to life in desert environments?

• Built underground homes

• Created irrigation systems

• Moved to tundra regions

• Planted rainforests

Which of the following is a push factor for migration?

• New job opportunity

• Educational facilities

• War

• Family reunion

Which is an example of a pull factor?

• Natural disaster

• Famine

• Religious freedom

• Political persecution

After a major war, which of the following is most likely to change on a map?

• Vegetation regions

• Ocean currents

• Political boundaries

• Elevation levels

Which factor affects both temperature and precipitation of a region?

• Language

• Elevation

• Currency

• Longitude

Which climate region is characterized by hot and wet conditions year-round?

• Tundra

• Arid

• Tropical Wet

• Subarctic

Which technological advancement has improved large-scale agriculture the most?

• Fossil fuel usage

• Mass transit systems

• Fertilizers and machinery

• Solar panels

What language is primarily spoken in Brazil?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• French

• English