World Geography (Olt) Semester 1 Exam Review. Identify the type of map projection below. Identify the type of map projection below.

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1 World Geography (Olt) Semester 1 Exam Review Identify the type of map projection below. Identify the type of map projection below. Identify and define the 5 themes of geography. M. R. L. I. P.

2 Matching The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian The art of mapmaking The distance north or south of the Equator The shape and elevation of land features in an area Either of two equal parts of the earth as divided by the Equator or a meridian A. Cartography B. Hemisphere C. Longitude D. Topography E. Latitude Define climate. Define weather. The Earth s crust is composed of huge rock segments, known as. is the process of breaking rocks into smaller and smaller pieces by moving water, temperature changes, plants, or crystallization. is the process of moving away smaller pieces of rock with wind, moving water, or glaciers. The theory that certain events, such as volcanoes and earthquakes, are caused by the moving of huge plates in the Earth s surface moving is called Plate Theory. Who was the first major proponent of the Geocentric Theory of the universe? Who was the first major proponent of the Heliocentric Theory of the universe? The three major landforms are, plains, and plateaus.

3 List the three levels of industry and provide a short description of each. List the four main divisions of primary industry and provide a short description of each.... Define the following terms. Subsistence Agriculture. Commercial Agriculture. Farming.. Husbandry..

4 Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Be able to identify different industries as either Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary. Be able to calculate per capita GDP. The goods that a country receives from other countries are its. The goods that a country ships to other countries are its. The average number of people who live in each square mile of land is known as. The set of principles that guides a government s international relations is called its. The idea that all peoples have a right to vote for the type of government they will have is called. Durable manufacturing generally produces goods that last greater than. The category of tertiary industry that deals with servicing people and equipment is. The category of tertiary industry that deals with meeting basic energy and transportation needs is. The category of tertiary industry that deals with the selling of products from primary and secondary industry is. Matching. Match the correct ministate with what it is known for. Vatican City Monaco San Marino Andorra Malta A. Granted independence for fighting North African Muslims B. Luxury resorts C. Island used for European peace conferences D. Roman Catholic headquarters E. World s oldest republic Czar is the Russian word for. The capital of Spain is.

5 Which of the following is not part of the United Kingdom: a. England b. Northern Ireland c. Scotland d. Ireland The largest river in Spain is the River. What Russian leader disbanded the USSR in 1991? What Russian leader created the USSR in 1922? What Russian leader reformed the USSR in 1991? What region is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun? What region is known as the Land of the Fire and Ice? What is the predominant religion in Ireland? What is the northern region of Sweden, Finland, and northeastern Russia called? What is a deep, narrow lake carved by a glacier? What is a narrow valley carved by a glacier? What country has the oldest parliamentary assembly in the world? What is the oldest parliamentary assembly in the world called? What country is the Breadbasket of Europe? On what peninsula is Denmark located? What is the capital of Moldova? Which Baltic country has over 12,000 rivers? What mountain range runs down the spine of Italy? What is the largest city in all of Europe? What is the highest mountain in the British Isles? What is the northernmost city of over 1 million people in the world? What is the rich agricultural land of Russia called?

6 What is the longest river in Europe? What is the highest mountain in Europe? What mountain range forms the border between Europe and Asia? What is the deepest lake in the world? What body of water fills the narrow gap between Russia and Alaska? What is the capital of Latvia? What is the only former Yugoslavian country with a successful economy? What is the capital of Italy? What is the broad term for all of Russia east of the Urals? Know the states/provinces/territories and their capitals. Newfoundland o Main industry: o What are the Grand Banks? o Who were the first New World settlers? o What is the newest Canadian province? Nova Scotia o What was it originally called by the French? US-Canadian relations and the border: describe them New Brunswick o Who did they harbor during the Revolutionary War? Prince Edward Island o Was the setting for what famous books? o Produces a lot of what? St. Lawrence River o Why is it important to Canada and the US? o What are locks? Quebec o Official language: o French came here seeking what? o What British company competed with the French? Ontario o What is Canada s banking center? Manitoba o What are metis?

7 Saskatchewan o It is the Breadbasket of Canada o World s leading producer of what? Alberta o Home of the world s largest what (Calgary Stampede)? British Columbia o What highway connects Alaska to the rest of the United States? o What is the most important city in BC? Yukon Territory o What happened here in the Klondike region during the 1890s? Northwest Territories o What is an archipelago? o What is the longest river in Canda? Nunavut o Most residents are from what ethnic group? o What is Canada s largest island? American Landscape o What country does America share its longest border with? o Define topography o Be able to list the 8 geographic regions of the United States and recognize them from a simple description o What geographic region is the Breadbasket of America? o What is the largest state? o What is the tallest mountain in North America? American People o What three core values was America based on? o Define urban, suburban, and rural. In which do most Americans live? o What type of government does America have? o What type of economy does America have?