Geography Semester 1 Midterm Exam Guide
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What is the capital of Kenya and its largest city?

  • Nairobi (correct)
  • Eldoret
  • Mombasa
  • Kisumu
  • Land pollution can lead to a decrease in fertile land for agriculture?

    True

    Name three types of river sources.

    Glacial headwaters, spring sources, and precipitation runoff.

    Food exporting is the process of sending food products from one country to be sold in ______ country.

    <p>another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of pollution with one of its effects:

    <p>Water Pollution = Spread of waterborne diseases Land Pollution = Contamination of soil and drinking water Air Pollution = Respiratory problems in humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way to manage Air Pollution?

    <p>Implement effective wastewater treatment systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reforestation is a method of managing water pollution.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain what food exporting is.

    <p>Food exporting is the process of sending food products from one country to be sold in another country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a positive impact of food exporting?

    <p>Increased global food security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Coastal buildings are not at risk of damage from storm surges.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one threat to the coastal environment.

    <p>Pollution or Coastal development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the process of __________, water absorbs heat energy and transforms from a liquid to a gaseous state.

    <p>evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process describes water vapor turning back into liquid water and forming clouds?

    <p>Condensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Erosion is not a danger for coastal buildings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a negative impact of food exporting that can lead to increased food prices globally?

    <p>Export restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following stages of the water cycle with their descriptions:

    <p>Evaporation = Water turns into vapor through heating Condensation = Water vapor cools and forms clouds Precipitation = Water falls back to Earth Collection = Water accumulates in bodies of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary way mountains are formed?

    <p>Erosion from wind and rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A mountain range is a group of mountains that are not connected to each other.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height of Mount Everest?

    <p>The height of Mount Everest is 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 ft).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered to be part of the Himalayan mountain range

    <p>Rio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ____ mountain is formed by tectonic forces that cause the Earth's crust to fracture, and they mostly don't have mountain peaks.

    <p>block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the term to its definition:

    <p>Meander = A bend in a river Estuary = A wide, sheltered body of water where a river meets the sea Tributary = A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river Floodplain = A flat area of land next to a river that floods when the river overflows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as being a feature of the Andes Mountains?

    <p>Mount Everest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a volcano?

    <p>A volcano is a mountain or hill with an opening through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are ejected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a mountain?

    <p>A large natural elevation of the Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rivers are only useful for transportation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is left behind after a river flood?

    <p>Silt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rivers of ice are called ______.

    <p>glaciers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following rivers to the associated regions:

    <p>The Nile = Egypt River Lee = Ireland Ganges = India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by Rio de Janeiro?

    <p>Overpopulation in rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main islands of Japan?

    <p>Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mountains are not useful to humans

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Semester 1 Midterm Exam Guide

    • Exam will cover 8 sections
    • Section 1: True or False (Focus: Mountains)
    • Section 2: Fill in the blanks (Focus: Rivers)
    • Section 3: Matching (Focus: Pollution)
    • Section 4: Long answer question (Focus: Water cycle)
    • Section 5: Multiple choice (Focus: Cities)
    • Section 6: Short answer questions (Focus: Open-ended questions)
    • Section 7: Matching diagram (Focus: Rivers)
    • Section 8: Analysis and answer questions (Focus: Pollution)
    • Total marks: 60

    Extra Practice Questions

    • Definition of a mountain: A large natural elevation of the Earth's surface.
    • Fold mountain range examples: Rocky Mountains, Himalayas, Andes (both b and c are correct).
    • Rivers of ice: Icebergs
    • High-altitude mountain vegetation: Grasses, mosses, and lichens.
    • Human use of mountains: A storehouse of water.
    • River importance to early civilizations: Providing water for irrigation and fertile soil.

    Additional Questions

    • River associated with Egypt: The Nile River
    • River flood residue: Mud
    • River impact on early settlements: Providing water for irrigation and supporting farming.
    • River flowing through Ireland: River Lee
    • Rio de Janeiro major challenges: Not urban sprawl, air pollution, waste disposals (overpopulation in rural areas).
    • Rio de Janeiro primary language: Portuguese.
    • Major problem in Kenya: Urban migration.
    • Main islands of Japan: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku (All of the above)

    Vocabulary List

    • Source: Where a river begins
    • Meander: A bend in a river
    • Narrow: Thin or not wide
    • Waterfall: A vertical drop in a river.
    • Fast: Moving quickly
    • Steep: Having a sharp slope or incline
    • Floodplain: A flat area of land next to a river
    • Estuary: Mixing fresh and salt water when a river meets the sea
    • Flat: Level or even surface
    • Flatter: Landscapes that promote meandering
    • Mouth: Where a river enters the sea
    • Sea: A large body of salt water
    • Tributary: A smaller river flowing into a larger one
    • Eruption: Sudden, violent outburst (volcanic)
    • Volcano: A mountain with an opening for lava, rock, and gas

    Mountain Formation and Types

    • Tectonic plate collision: Forms mountain ranges from rock forced upwards
    • Lava flow: Creates volcanic mountains when magma cools and hardens on the Earth's surface
    • Mountain range definition: A connected group of mountains, found on land
    • Mount Everest facts (2): 8,848.86 meters high, grows each year.
    • Himalayas facts (2): Formed by tectonic plates, located in multiple countries (India, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, and Afghanistan).
    • Andes Mountains facts (2): The world's longest continental mountain range, extending 8,900 km, has unique features such as the Atacama desert and Lake Titicaca.

    Locations and Differences

    • Location of mountains: All continents
    • Stand-alone mountain: Individual peak not part of a range
    • Mountain range: Series of connected mountains in a line
    • Block mountain: Formed by tectonic forces fracturing the Earth's crust.

    Facts about Specific Locations

    • Kenya location/population: East Africa; 6-44 million people
    • Kenya's capital city: Nairobi
    • Kenya ecosystem attributes: Diverse ecosystems, known national park

    Pollution Effects

    • Water pollution effects (3): Ecosystem damage, food chain disruption, spread of waterborne diseases, contamination of drinking water affecting long-term health.
    • Land pollution effects (3): Soil and water contamination, reduced fertile land, increased human health issues, climate change effects (flooding, rainfall).
    • Air pollution effects (3): Respiratory problems, contribution to climate change (through greenhouse gases), and acid rain formation damaging forests, crops, and aquatic life.

    Pollution Management

    • Water pollution management (2): Implement wastewater treatment systems, promote eco-friendly detergents and organic fertilizers.
    • Land pollution management (2): Practice reforestation, Implement solid waste treatments
    • Air pollution management (2): Encourage energy-efficient technologies, install converters in vehicles to reduce emissions.

    River Source Types

    • Glacial headwaters: Formed by melting glacial ice
    • Spring sources: Groundwater emerging at the surface
    • Precipitation runoff: Rain or snowmelt flowing downhill

    Food Exporting

    • Food exporting definition: Sending food products from one country to be sold in another nation.
    • Positive impacts of food exporting (2): Increased global food security and Economic benefits for exporting countries.
    • Negative impacts of food exporting (2): Potential for price volatility and possible negative health effects.
    • Coastal dangers (2): flooding and storm surge and erosion.

    Water Cycle

    • Evaporation: Water heated by the sun turns into vapor
    • Condensation: Water vapor cools, forming clouds
    • Precipitation: Water falls as rain, snow, hail
    • Collection: Water gathers in bodies like rivers, oceans, lakes.
    • 4 major steps of the water cycle: Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

    Coastal Environment Threats

    • Coastal pollution: Industrial pollution (chemical runoff, heavy metals)
    • Coastal development: Tourism, urbanization, and industry negatively affecting the coastal environment, leading to erosion.

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    Prepare for your Geography Semester 1 midterm exam with this comprehensive guide covering eight key sections. From mountains and rivers to pollution and the water cycle, get ready to test your knowledge across various formats like true or false, fill in the blanks, and matching questions. Ensure you're well-prepared for a total of 60 marks!

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