Social Studies World Geography Unit 01: Physical Geography

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1 Social Studies World Geography Unit 01: Physical

2 1 Tectonic plate movement may be caused by all of the following EXCEPT A slab pull B ridge push C convection D magnetism 2 An earthquake is part of which sphere? 6 How does an El Niño affect Texas? F increased rainfall G less rainfall H more tornadoes J fewer tornadoes 7 Where would the majority of marine west coast climates be located? F G atmosphere lithosphere A tropical B low latitudes H biosphere C middle latitudes J hydrosphere D high latitudes 3 Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of a plateau? A volcanic ash B tectonic movement C gravitational pull D soil deposition 4 The climate of an area is determined by several factors. Which factor is MOST important in determining a type of climate? F amount of rainfall G proximity to water H longitude J latitude 5 As a river reaches its mouth, it is often affected by incoming tides, resulting in a landform called a(n) A source 8 Japan sits along a subduction zone causing high levels of volcanic and tectonic activity. What can these activities create in an ocean environment? F monsoons G tsunamis H El Niñas J typhoons 9 Which of the following is true about temperature ranges in areas located near oceans as compared with inland areas? A They do not vary much because water heats and cools more slowly. B They vary widely because storms and effects like El Niño change them. C They vary widely because some oceans are warmer than others. D They do not vary much because land heats and cools quickly. B atoll C delta D current Page 2

3 10 Which of the following innovations had the effect of producing electricity and improving farming? F terracing G nuclear plants H polders J dams 14 How have countries like Israel benefited from desalinization? F Desalinization uses greenhouses to provide water for the population. G Desalinization allows Israel to be independent of use of the Red Sea. H Desalinization improves fish populations in inland lakes. 11 Where would a warm rainforest biome be located? J Desalinization provides fresh water where the resource is limited. A highlands B tropical latitudes C middle latitudes D high latitudes 12 Where would an Alaskan black bear likely thrive? F equatorial highlands G tropical latitudes 15 If you wanted to study the physical characteristics of the Gulf Coastal Plain region of the United States, you should select maps for the region that show which of the following? A vegetation B states and capitals C migration routes D electoral votes H middle latitudes J high latitudes 13 Which of the following is an example of a technological innovation that allows someone to adapt to his environment? A insulating attic space B cutting down rainforest C planting crops D saving rainwater in cisterns Page 3

4 16 According to the diagram, what season is it in China on the June 21st solstice? F G summer winter H spring J fall 17 Which of the following is MOST directly responsible for the different seasons on Earth? A rotation of the Earth on its axis B revolution of the Earth around the Sun C phases of the moon D position of other planets in the Solar System 18 When does the Northern Hemisphere have the warmest climate? F when it is tilted most directly towards the Sun G when it faces the Sun for twelve hours a day H when it is warmest in the Southern Hemisphere J when it is tilted away from the Sun Page 4

5 19 Which of the following is directly responsible for the rotation pattern of hurricanes and typhoons? A the revolution of the Earth around the Sun B the Coriolis Effect C ocean currents D latitude 20 What physical factor(s) will the states of the Great Plains region likely have in common? F climate G elevation H landforms J all of these 21 The most often quoted definition of sustainable development is development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Sustainable development ties together concern for the carrying capacity of natural systems with the social challenges facing humanity. As early as the 1970s "sustainability" was employed to describe an economy "in equilibrium with basic ecological support systems." 22 Which of the following is an example of a cultural difference impacting the use and modification of the environment? F Western settlers hunted so many buffalo that American Indian tribes who depended on them for food, shelter, and clothing were unable to meet their needs. G American Indian tribes believed in community ownership of land, while English settlers believed in private property and competed for land so that they could use it as they wanted. H French traders collected animal furs in North America as an economic activity, while Spanish forces in Mexico conquered native people and undertook mining. J All of these are examples of cultural differences impacting the use and modification of the environment. 23 Relative location : :: absolute location : A directional terms longitude and latitude B longitude and latitude directional terms C geography cartography D GPS grid system Using the reading above, what is the major concern in the development of technology in a sustainable society? A how fast technology modernizes it B how the future will be affected C how more people can live in smaller areas D how cheaply energy can be developed Page 5

6 Use the map below to answer the following 5 questions. Page 6

7 24 Which letter is located at 40 N, 75 W? 25 What is located at 0 latitude and 60 W longitude? A equator in South America B high latitudes in North America C equator in Africa D middle latitudes in Europe 26 Which set of coordinates is the absolute location of H? F 15 S, 100 W G 15 S, 75 E H 45 S, 75 W J 15 N, 100 W 27 What is the relative location of B from D? A southwest B southeast C northwest D northeast 28 If you wanted to go from location C to location B, which of the following is true? F G The similar longitude will mean that you will find much warmer climate when you arrive. The similar latitude will mean that you will find similar resources. H The similar latitude will mean that you will find similar climate to your own. J The similar longitude will mean that the climate will be approximately the same. Page 7

8 29 Assume you and a shipload of passengers have wrecked on an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean. Draw this island including where mountains, rivers, and plains are located. Then, place 2 3 settlements on this island according to what you know about geography. (You will be staying on this island as you think it may have much to offer your group.) On the next page, write a description of the vegetation across the island. Where will you try to plant some seeds that were on board the ship? Next, discuss the climate in various places around the island, and where most rainfall will occur. Finally, explain why your settlements are located where they are, what advantages these locations offer, and how you will get items you cannot grow. Page 8

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10 30 Position: Physical geography is no longer an issue in the modern world due to technological advancements. Create a thesis statement agreeing or disagreeing with the above statement. Then, write a paragraph supporting your thesis statement with evidence from your study of this unit. Some evidence of generalizations will be necessary to receive full credit. Be sure to conclude your paragraph, and use appropriate geographic terminology and grammar. Page 10 STOP

11 Test Key Social Studies World Geography Unit 01: Physical ## Item # Correct Answer Primary SE Secondary SE Obj/Cat 1 SWG RX D WGS.3(B) 2 SWG D G WGS.3(C) 3 SWG D B WGS.4(B) 4 SWG D J WGS.4(A) 5 SWG D C WGS.4(B) 6 SWG D F WGS.8(B) 7 S0WG015893cs C WGS.4(A) 8 S0WG015886cs G WGS.8(B) 9 S0WG015883cs A WGS.4(A) 10 S0WG015017CS J WGS.19(A) Geography 4 11 S0WG015359CS B WGS.4(C) 12 S0WG015360CS J WGS.4(C) 13 S0WG015968CS A WGS.8(A) 14 S0WG015396CS J WGS.19(B) Geography 4 15 S0WG015966CS A WGS.9(A) 16 S0WG015881cs F 17 SWG D B 18 SWG D F 19 S0WG015880cs B 20 S0WG015967CS J WGS.9(A) 21 S0WG015364CS B WGS.8(C) WGS.22(B)

12 22 S0WG015969CS J WGS.8(A) 23 S0WG015970CS A WGS.22(C) [P] 24 S0WG015973CS B WGS.21(A) [P] 25 S0WG015972CS A WG.21(B) 26 S0WG015974CS G 27 S0WG015975CS C 28 S0WG015976CS H 29 SWG D 0 to 4 WGS.22(A) 30 S0WG015116CS 0 to 4 WGS.19(B) WGS.22(A) Geography 4

13 Scoring Rubrics 29 4 An island of any shape but showing the mts., rivers, and settlements where they should be, e.g., rain on the windward side of the mts., rivers originating in mts., etc. The description should meet all criteria and contain no usage errors. 3 An island of any shape but showing the mts., rivers, and settlements where they should be, e.g., rain on the windward side of the mts., rivers originating in mts., etc. (One of these may be missing.) The description should meet most criteria and contain no more than one usage error. 2 An island of any shape but not showing the mts., rivers, and settlements where they should be, e.g., rain on the windward side of the mts., rivers originating in mts., etc. The description should meet some criteria and contain no more than two or three usage errors. 1 A poor attempt at an island with little geographic understanding. The description may be full of factual and usage errors. 0 The student did not attempt the task. 30 Either side of the argument is acceptable; 4 Student writes a good thesis statement, a well-written paragraph showing evidence and some generalizations, and a proper conclusion. No major errors in grammar and terminology are seen. 3 Student writes a fair thesis statement, a well-written paragraph showing evidence but no generalizations, and a proper conclusion. Few major errors in grammar and terminology are seen. 2 Student writes a poor thesis statement, a poorly-written paragraph showing little evidence and no generalizations, and a poor conclusion. Several major errors in grammar and terminology are seen. 1 Student writes no thesis statement, a poorly-written paragraph showing little evidence and no generalizations, and no conclusion. Major errors in grammar and terminology are seen.