World Geography Midterm Answers PDF

World Geography Study Guide Part I 1 What is the highest point in North America? Mt. Denali 2 In what state is the highest point located? Alaska 3 The majority of the earth’s water is this type. saltwater 4 When tectoni...

World Geography Study Guide Part I 1 What is the highest point in North America? Mt. Denali 2 In what state is the highest point located? Alaska 3 The majority of the earth’s water is this type. saltwater 4 When tectonic plates are moving apart from each other divergent 5 A compass rose indicates this. cardinal directions 6 A map key or legend generally shows this. symbols and their meanings 7 shows exact location of a place on Earth absolute location 8 focuses on examining landforms and geological processes physical geology 9 How many countries make up North America? 23 10 Before the arrival of Europeans, who were the only inhabitants? Native Americans 11 This lake in North America is the largest freshwater lake in the Lake Superior world. 12 The most populous countries in North America are: United States, Mexico, Canada 13 Mexico is a country in the southern part of what continent? North America 14 What country borders Mexico to the north? United States 15 What countries border Mexico to the south? Guatemala and Belize 16 What body of water borders Mexico to the west? Pacific Ocean 17 What body of water borders Mexico to the east? Gulf of Mexico 18 Most of Mexico lies on a plateau surrounded by what mountains? Sierra Madre 19 Mexico is the most populous (what language?) speaking in the Spanish world. 20 Nearly a third of Mexico’s exports come from what? mining natural resources  World Geo Midterm Study Guide Part II 1 Mexico is a republic and it is run by a________________. president 2 This makes up the northern shared border of Mexico and the US Rio Bravo del Norte or Rio Grande 3 The Mayan civilization came into existence around 1500 BC on Yucatan what peninsula? 4 This civilization settled near what is today Mexico City. Aztecs 5 Who took over the region of Mexico after the Aztecs? the Spanish 6 People of mixed Spanish and Native American background mestizos 7 The vast majority of people who live in Mexico practice what Catholicism (being Catholic) religion? 8 What are five main ingredients of most Mexican meals? beans, corn, avocados, tomatoes, and chili peppers 9 This is a sauce made with tomatoes, chocolate and spices. mole 10 A mix of entertainment and wrestling lucha libre 11 A holiday celebrated Nov 1 and 2; combination of Aztec rituals Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) and All Souls’ Day 12 A city of the Mayan where the Temple of Kukulkan is located. Chichen Itza 13 This is the largest (land wise) country in the world after Russia. Canada 14 The far north of Canada is comprised of the Artic_____ which is tundra inhabited by musk ox and caribou. 15 The first people to settle Canada came from ___________. Asia 16 The type of government in Canada is a __________ _________. constitutional monarchy 17 Canada has ___ provinces 10 18 Canada has ___ territories 3 19 Three of Canada’s indigenous people are Inuit, First Nations, Metis 20 Most of the people are of ___ or ____ descent. British or French  World Geo Midterm Study Guide Part III 1 Where did America get its name? explorer Amerigo Vespucci 2 This is located on the border between Canada and North America; Niagara Falls part of a river; 6 million cubic ft of water drop over each minute 3 This took 6 million years to form; due to erosion from the Grand Canyon Colorado River 4 A massive sculpture; part of the Black Hills in South Dakota Mount Rushmore 5 a 455-foot marble obelisk tower to honor our first president of the Washington Monument US 6 a 305-foot monument located on an island in the Hudson River in Statue of Liberty New York 7 What is the capital of the United States? Washington, D.C. 8 an island in the Caribbean Sea; became a territory of the U.S. after Puerto Rico the Spanish-American War; 9 the largest island in the world that is not a continent; part of Greenland Denmark 10 Greek-style temple in Washington, D.C.; honors former president Lincoln Memorial 11 famous symbol of U.S. freedom; found in Philadelphia, PA Liberty Bell 12 borders the U.S. to the west Pacific Ocean 13 borders the U.S. to the east Atlantic Ocean 14 capital of Louisiana Baton Rouge 15 capital of Texas Austin 16 capital of Arkansas Little Rock 17 capital of Mississippi Jackson 18 Name the 3 states that surround Louisiana. Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi 19 Which two states ARE NOT part of the contiguous U.S.? Hawaii and Alaska 20 Which presidents are on Mount Rushmore? Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt