Exploring Our World: People, Places, and Cultures

Chapter 1: Using Geography Skills

Self-Check Quizzes

1
Temperatures are always warm near the Equator because______
A)the rays of the sun hit it directly.
B)the Earth rotates away from the sun.
C)the oceans reflect the sun's heat.
D)the altitude is much higher.
2
Which planet in the solar system is furthest from the sun?
A)Venus
B)Neptune
C)Pluto
D)Jupiter
3
In the Southern Hemisphere, which day has the most hours of sunlight?
A)winter solstice
B)fall equinox
C)summer solstice
D)vernal equinox
4
The study of the physical features of Earth is called ______
A)human geography
B)equinox geography
C)cultural geography
D)physical geography
5
To say that New York is nearer to the Atlantic Ocean than to the Pacific is to use the concept of______
A)relative location.
B)absolute location.
C)human geography.
D)travel information system (TIS).
6
An example of human geography is _____
A)the type of vegetation in a region.
B)the amount of rainfall received.
C)the amount of gold that can be mined.
D)the religions practiced in an area.
7
A new car may have a ___ to help its driver find the right location.
A)GIS
B)GPS
C)TIS
D)PDQ
8
What technology orbiting the Earth helps to measure changing temperatures?
A)satellites
B)rocket ships
C)the International Space Station
D)the moon
9
How long does it take Earth to make one complete spin on its axis?
A)365 1/4 days
B)24 hours
C)one leap year
D)23 1/2 days
10
Which planet has the shortest orbit around the sun?
A)Venus
B)Earth
C)Mercury
D)Mars
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