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Unit 1 Review
True and False
1. T
F
Absolute Location identifies precisely where a place exists using
latitude and longitude coordinates.
2. T
F
Boundaries clearly defined limits on regions that define their size
and shape.
3. T
F
Physical, Human and functional characteristics are identified as
distinguishing traits of geographical regions.
4. T
F
Weather patterns that effect temperature and precipitation on land
regions represent the areas climate.
5. T
F
Natural features such as mountains, plains and shields are known
as human characteristics.
Multiple Choice
6. A line of high ground that separates two different drainage systems is the
____________.
A)
B)
C)
D)
divide
drainage basin
parallel
meridian
7. The area drained by a river system or other water way is called a _________
________.
A)
B)
C)
D)
ecozone
drainage basin
rural region
boundaries
8. __________ and ___________ are used to find location on a topographical map.
A)
B)
C)
D)
Eastings and Northings
Climate and Weather
Global Positioning Systems
Wind and Precipitation
9.
A)
B)
C)
D)
An area created by natural features and human activities is called a(n)________.
wilderness region
soil regions
time zones
Ecozone
10. A way to define a region by the way the land is used is called ________
________.
A)
B)
C)
D)
Human Characteristic
Physical Characteristic
Functional Characteristics
Time Zone
Fill in the blank
11. Areas defined by common features related to rock structure and rock type are
called ________ ____________.
12. GPS is and Acronym for ____________ ____________ ___________.
13. A pattern of lines on a chart or map that help to determine location is called a
___________.
14. ____________ _____________ are used to find a place on a map using two sets
of numbers, representing the x and y axis.
15. Areas that have that are defined by having the same major surface features are
called ____________ _____________.
Short Answer
16. Horizontal lines on the globe, such as the equator are known as what type of
reference line?
17. Vertical Lines on the globe, such as the Prime Meridian are known as what type
of reference line?
18. The position of a person or a feature on earth is known as the object’s what?
19. Forces such as wind, waves and earthquakes are known as what?
20. A region that is defined by landforms, climate, soils, or vegetation is called what?
Reading the Map
Identify the following regions on the map of Manitoba, by naming and
describing each.
21. Rural Region
__________________________________________________________________
22. Urban Regions
__________________________________________________________________
23. Wilderness Regions
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