WORLD GEOGRAPHY FALL FINAL EXAM REVIEW Unit 1: Tools of ...

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Unit 1: Tools of Geography
1. Define Geography: (pg5)
2 Label the following: (notes)
WORLD GEOGRAPHY FALL FINAL EXAM REVIEW
T - __________, O - ___________, D- ____________, A-__________, L - ___________, S-____________
3. What is the best and most accurate map of the Earth? (pg10)
4. What is the difference between Absolute Location and Relative Location? (pg 6)
5. Latitude measures _________________ & _____________________ of the ____________________. (pg 6)
6. Longitude measures _______________ & _____________________ of the ____________________. (pg 6)
7. What is the latitude and longitude of Houston, TX? (map of Texas)
Unit 2: Physical Geography
8. What internal forces in the Earth create mountains, earthquakes, and tsunamis? (pg 37)
11. Define Erosion: (pg 43)
12. What types of external forces can cause erosion? (pg 43-44)
9. What two things do climograph show of a location’s
physical geography?
10. According to the climograph of Austin, TX, which
month has the highest temperatures and the lowest
precipitation?
13. What type of climate and vegetation would the country of Ecuador have? (think of the latitude) (pg 60)
14. What type of climate and vegetation would a city located in the Great Basin have? (pg 60)

Unit 3: Human Geography
15. If a country’s life expectancy is 80 years, would the country most likely be developed or less developed? (pg 79)
16. Define Per Capita GDP: (pg 94)
17. Define Infant Mortality Rate: (pg 79)
18. Define the Columbian Exchange: (pg 136)
19. What geographical concept would the Columbian Exchange be an example of? (pg 136 & notes)
20. Define each Theme of Geography: (pgs 5-9)
Theme of
Geography
Location
Region
Movement
Human
Environment
Interaction (HEI)
Place
21. Draw the shape of each population pyramid: (pg 79 & notes)
Definition
Positive/ Rapid Growth Steady/Slow Growth Negative/Decreasing Growth

22. Match each quote with the correct economic sector (pg 92)
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Quaternary Sector
Unit 4: Anglo America
23. Complete the table below: (pg 81)
DEFINITION
LIST 3
EXAMPLES
PUSH FACTORS PULL FACTORS
24. What does the Bill of Rights protect for American citizens? (notes)
25. Define Democracy: (pg 83)
I work in the Apple Factory. We
make the computer chips that go
into I-pods, I-pads, and Iphones.
I work at the Apple stores
in the mall. I help people
that have issues with their
I-pods, I-pads, and MAC
computers.
I work in the mines that retrieve
the metal that is used to make
the computer chips for Apple
Products. I have also found other
natural materials like gold and
diamonds
I work at a university that does
research for Apple. I do tests and
studies on faster internet services
and help create new technology
that will benefit the Apple
customers.

26. What is a Break of Bulk Center? (notes)
27. Where are most cities located? (pg 88)
28. Roads, sewer systems, power lines, skyscrapers, schools, and hospitals are all examples of what? (pg 94)
29. Which US region is the known as the Breadbasket of America? (pg 147)
30. Which US region do people think students ride their horses to school? (pg 148)
31. Which US region can you visit many megalopolis? (pgs 145-146)
32. Which US city is a functional region for the entertainment industry? (Hint: many celebrities live there) (pgs 148-149)
33. Which US city is a functional region for upholding democracy in America? (pg 147)
34. Which Canadian providence can you find the French culture? (pg 161)
35. What are the two main languages in Canada? (pg 161)
36. According to the map, how do ships travel throughout
the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway System?
37. What two bodies of water does the St. Lawrence
Seaway connect? How will that help the national
economy of the United States?
38. The beginning of the US Constitution states: “We The People….” Which principle of democracy states that people rule the
government? (notes)
Circle the answer:
39. Which term is the same concept as a CITY? (pgs 88 & 137)
RURAL AREAS URBAN AREAS OVERPOPULATION REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY

Unit 5: Europe
40. What landform is the European continent considered? (pg 273)
41. What is the purpose for building polders in the Netherlands? (pgs 282-283)
42. Why did European nations colonize other parts of the world? What were they looking for to help increase industry? (pg 304)
43. What two countries does the Channel Tunnel connect? (notes)
44. The spread of the Black Death in medieval Europe would be an example of: (pg 294-295)
45. List three effects of industrial pollution: (pgs 284-285 & 323-325)
46. Balkanization is an example of: (pgs 319-321)
47. Who are the two groups of people fighting in Northern Ireland? (notes)
48. Complete the diagram: (notes)
FREEDOM: _________________
(Political system)
Berlin
Wall
during
Cold
War
49. What is the purpose of the European Union? (pgs 326-327)
GOVERNMENT CONTROL: ______________
(Political System)
50. List 3 requirements for countries to have to become a member of the European Union: (notes & pgs 326-327)

Unit 6: Russia and the Republics
51. How many time zones does Russia cross? (pg 345)
52. Chernozem: (pg 345)
53. What is the physical feature that is considered the dividing line between Europe and Asia? (pg 346)
54. What is happening to the Aral Sea? What are some of the effects? (think physical and human) (pg 353)
55. What caused the explosion at Chernobyl? (pg 368-369)
56. Communism: (pg 83)
57. What region is having ethnic disputes and wants to become an independent country? (pgs 385-387)
58. Siberia: (pg 349)
59. What was the transportation innovation that was built to help move people and goods across Russia? (pg 355)
60. What was the name of the nation formed by the Communist Party in 1922? (pg 363)
World Map pgs A2 & A 3
Label/ draw the
following items:
North America
South America
Africa
Australia
Asia
Antarctica
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
South Ocean
Equator
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Artic Circle

Physical Geography
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
Rio Grande
St. Lawrence River
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Great Plains
Great Basin
Anglo America Map pgs 103 & 105
Label/Draw the items for the Anglo America Map.
Political Geography
Washington D.C., USA
Ottawa, Canada
Houston, TX, USA
Los Angles, CA, USA
New York City, NY, USA
Chicago, IL, USA
Vancouver, Canada
Toronto, Canada
British Columbia Province, Canada
Quebec Province, Canada

Physical Geography
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
North Sea
Danube River
Alps Mountains
Pyrenees Mountains
Ural Mountains
North European Plain
Iberian Peninsula
Italian Peninsula
Balkan Peninsula
Scandinavian Peninsula
British Isles
Europe Map pgs 263 &265
Label/Draw the items for the Europe Map
Political Geography
Rome, Italy
London, England
Berlin, Germany
Madrid, Spain
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Brussels, Belgium
Dublin, Ireland
Paris, France
Athens, Greece
Serbia
Bosnia

Physical Geography
Pacific Ocean
Artic Ocean
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Aral Sea
Ural Mountains
Siberia
Russian Far East
North European Plain
Russia and the Republics Map pg 336-337 & 338 – 339
Label/Draw the items for the Russia and Republics Map
Political Geography
Moscow, Russia
St. Petersburg, Russia
Chernobyl, Belarus
Kiev, Ukraine
Kazakhstan
STUDY TIPS:
1. DON’T WAIT! Start Studying Little Bits At A Time. You will remember more!
2. Eat a good breakfast the day of the final.
3. Use all resources to study: school wires websites, tutorials, text book, class notes, etc.
4. Learn the definitions and also how to use them in examples.
5. Learn the places on the maps. Practice drawing your own maps from memory and label the items on
your own maps from memory.
6. Ask questions BEFORE the exam. If you don’t understand something, don’t be afraid to ask!
GOOD LUCK STUDYING AND ON YOUR FINAL EXAMS!!!!