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7th grade Geography Sample Test Questions
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PASS 1.2
Standard 1. The student will use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to
analyze relationships between people, places, and environments of world regions from a spatial
perspective.
PASS OBJECTIVE 1.2: Apply the concepts of scale, distance, direction, relative location, latitude and
longitude.
1.
The Australian state of Tasmania is approximately 40º S from the equator.
What conclusion can be drawn about its climate compared to the rest of Australia?
A
Tasmania is warmer than the rest of Australia.
B
Tasmania is drier than the rest of Australia.
C
Tasmania has a more temperate climate.
D
Tasmania has a more tropical climate.
PASS 1.2
2.
Latitude on a map is used to determine
A sea level.
B distance from the equator.
C location of the prime meridian.
D time zones.
PASS 1.2
3.
Cheyenne, Wyoming, is located at approximately what degree
of longitude?
A
40º N
B
30º N
C
105º W
D
110º W
PASS 2.1
Standard 2. The student will examine the major cultural and physical regions of the world to interpret the
earth’s complexity.
PASS OBJECTIVE 2.1: Apply the concepts of scale, distance, direction, relative location, latitude and
longitude.
4.
Which region exports the largest amount of oil?
A
Southwest Asia
B
North America
C
Northwest Africa
D
Northern Europe
PASS 2.1
5.
I. _______________
A. Languages
B. Religions
C. Traditions
Which is the best title for this outline?
A
Economic Activities
B
Political Systems
C
Climate Types
D
Cultural Traits
PASS 2.1
6.
Which characteristic of Quebec sets it apart from the
other provinces of Canada?
A
religion
B
language
C
literacy
D
economy
PASS 2.2
The student will examine the major cultural and physical regions of the world to interpret the earth’s complexity.
PASS OBJECTIVE 2.2: Identify examples of and reasons for conflict and cooperation among groups,
societies, countries, and regions.
7.
What is the purpose of the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA)?
A
to limit European business profits in North America
B
to promote economic cooperation in North America
C
to promote Asian products in North America
D
to limit immigration into North America
PASS 2.2
8.
Since 1993, a free-trade agreement has existed between the
United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, a similar
agreement between Canada and the United States was
established four years earlier.
Which statement best explains why the United States and Canada
first worked together on free trade?
A
Mexico only wanted to join the group if petroleum was excluded.
B
Canada and the United States produce similar types of products.
C
Mexico only wanted to export natural resources such as silver, gold, and coal.
D
Canada and the United States are similar in language, culture, and economic development.
PASS 2.2
9.
What do most countries do if they do not have enough
domestic energy resources?
A
trade with other nations
B
lower the price of fuel
C
encourage emigration
D
conserve fuel
PASS 2.4
The student will examine the major cultural and physical regions of the world to interpret the earth’s complexity.
PASS OBJECTIVE 2.4: Define, recognize, locate on appropriate maps/globes basic landforms and bodies
of water, major cities, rivers, mountain ranges, regions, biomes, and countries of the world.
10.
The geographic feature labeled with an X is a
A
tributary.
B
lake.
C
gulf.
D
delta.
PASS 2.4
11.
Which number shows the location of Iraq?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
PASS 2.4
12.
Legend
Greatest extent of the Roman Empire
Land Lost between A.D. 117 and A.D. 395
Roman Empire, A.D. 395
Caspian
Sea
Which body of water was no longer bordering
the Roman Empire by the year A.D. 395?
A
Red Sea
B
Black Sea
C
Caspian Sea
D
Mediterranean Sea
PASS 3.2
The student will examine the interactions of physical systems that shape the patterns of the earth’s resources.
PASS OBJECTIVE 3.2: Recognize regional climatic patterns and weather phenomena, and identify
factors that contribute to them (e.g., latitude, elevation, earth-sun relationships, prevailing wind, and
proximity to bodies of water).
13.
What type of climate is usually found on the leeward side of a
mountain range?
A
arid
B
arctic
C
tropical
D
temperate
PASS 3.2
14.
Which statement is supported by information on the map?
A
The area next to the equator in Africa is mostly dry.
B
Rainfall is distributed unevenly in Africa.
C
Most of Africa has a long rainy season.
D
Sub-Saharan Africa is mostly arid.
PASS 3.2
15.
Biome
Characteristics
tundra
permanently frozen subsoil
taiga
long, severe winters; subsoil thaws in
summer
tropical
forest
heavy rainfall, constant warmth
grassland
variable rainfall and temperature;
strong prevailing winds
desert
little rainfall; extreme daily
temperature range
temperate
moderate rainfall and temperatures
What is the correct order of these biomes from
closest to the equator to closest to the North Pole?
A
tundra, taiga, temperate, tropical forest
B
tropical forest, temperate, taiga, tundra
C
temperate, tropical forest, taiga, tundra
D
tropical forest, temperate, tundra, taiga
PASS 3.3
The student will examine the interactions of physical systems that shape the patterns of the earth’s resources.
PASS OBJECTIVE 3.3: Analyze the impact of natural disasters (e.g., tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes,
tsunamis, floods, and volcanoes) on human populations.
16.
Which is an internal force that changes the
Earth’s surface?
A
mass movement
B
tectonic activity
C
weathering
D
erosion
PASS 3.3
17.
Which conclusion can be drawn from this map?
A
Volcanoes and earthquakes are related.
B
Earthquakes do not occur in the oceans.
C
Volcanoes and earthquakes are linked to the equator.
D
Earthquakes do not occur in the Western Hemisphere.
PASS 3.3
18.
The areas shown on the maps are most threatened by
A
drought.
B
desertification.
C
earthquakes.
D
floods.
PASS 4.1
The student will evaluate the human systems of the world.
PASS OBJECTIVE 4.1: Compare and contrast common characteristics of world cultures (e.g., language,
ethnic heritage, religion, political philosophy, shared history, social systems, and economic systems).
19.
Organization of Petroleum
Exporting Countries
Algeria
Nigeria
Indonesia
Qatar
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
United Arab Emirates
Libya
Venezuela
This table shows that oil is
A
used to make many products.
B
found on several continents.
C
an expensive energy source.
D
a renewable resource.
PASS 4.1
20.
According to the maps above, Czechoslovakia
was created from land that once belonged to
A
Austria-Hungary.
B
Germany.
C
Russia.
D
Serbia.
PASS 4.1
21.
Finding a common language, race, and history is most necessary
when identifying
A
ethnic groups.
B
world religions.
C
economic systems.
D
political structures.
PASS 4.5
The student will evaluate the human systems of the world.
PASS OBJECTIVE 4.5: Evaluate issues of population location, growth, and change, including density,
settlement patterns, migration, and availability of resources.
22.
Projected Population
Region
Africa
Europe
Former USSR
North America
Oceania
(millions)
1992
642
498
289
279
26
2050 (est.)
2265
486
344
360
41
Which statement is supported by the information in the chart?
A
No region will decrease in population.
B
The total population of the world will decrease.
C
All developed countries will increase in population.
D The largest population increase will be in developing countries
PASS 4.5
23.
Nigerian Population
Year
Total Population
World Ranking
1992
90.1 million
10th largest
2020
216.2 million (est.)
7th largest (est.)
Which plan for the future of Nigeria is supported by the
information in the chart?
A
limit international trade
B
increase farm productivity
C
increase immigration from abroad
D
limit investment by large companies
PASS 4.5
24.
The Nile River Valley in Egypt is densely populated because
A
many ancient Egyptian monuments are near the Nile.
B
the Nile is Egypt’s principal defense against invaders.
C
fish from the Nile is the main food source in Egypt.
D
the Nile is the major source of water in Egypt.
PASS 5.1
The student will examine the interactions of humans and their environment.
PASS OBJECTIVE 5.1: Identify and describe the relationship between the distribution of major natural
resources (e.g., arable land, water, fossil fuels, and iron ore) and developed and developing countries.
25.
In the 1950s and 1960s, most newly independent countries
of Africa
A
moved from agricultural to industrial economies.
B
transformed from urban to rural societies.
C
relied on the export of natural resources.
D
encouraged immigration from overseas.
PASS 5.1
26.
Why does Venezuela have one of the strongest economies
in South America?
A
Its climate allows for year-round agriculture.
B
Its work force comes from other countries.
C
Its government receives much foreign aid.
D
Its oil production is important to the world.
PASS 5.1
27.
Which makes international trade possible?
A
a fair standard of living in Europe
B
the strength of economies in Africa
C
the illegal markets in developing countries
D
an uneven distribution of resources in the world
PASS 5.2
The student will examine the interactions of humans and their environment.
PASS OBJECTIVE 5.2: Evaluate the effects of human modification of and adaptation to the natural
environment (e.g., use of the steel plow, crop rotation, types of housing, flood prevention, discovery
of valuable mineral deposits, the greenhouse effect, desertification, clear-cutting forests, air and
water pollution, urban sprawl, and use of pesticides and herbicides in agriculture).
28.
Which is a main cause of accelerated species extinction?
A
air pollution
B
strip mining
C
climate change
D
habitat destruction
PASS 5.2
29.
One advantage of living on a delta is that
A
cropland is usually fertile.
B
climate is generally temperate.
C
population density is low.
D
precipitation is heavy.
PASS 5.2
30.
Causes of Desertification
•
•
•
overuse of semiarid land for agriculture
overgrazing of cattle and goats
overcutting of trees for firewood
One solution to desertification is
A
promoting one-crop farming.
B
encouraging two plantings per year.
C
limiting the size of farms and ranches.
D
encouraging crop rotation and terracing.
PASS 6.1
The student will analyze problems and issues from a geographic perspective using the skills and tools of
geography.
PASS OBJECTIVE 6.1: Evaluate and draw conclusions from different kinds of maps, graphs, charts,
diagrams, and other sources and representations (e.g., aerial and shuttle photographs, satelliteproduced images, the geographic information system (GIS), atlases, almanacs, and computer-based
technologies).
31.
Which kind of map would most likely show where oil is found?
A
political
B
thematic
C
physical
D
general
PASS 6.1
32.
Important Minerals
Mineral
iron
copper
phosphate
aluminum
Annual
Demand
Growth Rate
(%)
Annual
Production
(million tons)
Potential Supply
(million tons)
4
8
14
17
550
2120
51,000
3,519,000
2.05
2.94
5.17
4.29
The table supports the conclusion that
A
these minerals are used by many nations.
B
the demand for these minerals will increase.
C
these minerals are renewable resources.
D
the supply for these minerals will remain constant.
PASS 6.1
33.
Percentage of the World’s Population Living in Cities
Developed Countries
Developing Countries
World
1950
54.3%
17.0%
29.3%
1990
72.7%
34.3%
41.3%
2025 (est.)
83.8%
56.7%
60.1%
Which statement is supported by the information in the chart?
A
Most population growth will be in rural areas in 2025.
B
Most people will live in cities in 2025.
C
Most people lived in developed countries in 1990.
D
Most cities were in developing countries in 1950.
ANSWER KEY - 7th grade Geography Sample Test Questions
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16. B
17. A
18. D
19. B
20. A
6. B
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8. D
9. A
10. C
21. A
22. D
23. B
24. D
25. C
11. C
12. C
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15. B
26. D
27. D
28. D
29. A
30. D
31. B
32. B
33. B