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7th grade Geography Sample Test Questions Some objectives are not represented here yet. That’s because they are not tested on the state level. District teachers and administrators are currently preparing sample test questions to fill in these gaps. 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. C B C A D 16. B 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. A 6. B 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. C 21. A 22. D 23. B 24. D 25. C 11. C 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. B 26. D 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. B