Grade 9 Geography Unit 1 Quiz PDF

Name: Date: Grade 9 Geography Unit 1 Quiz /79 Marks Section 1: Multiple Choice /39 marks...

Name: Date: Grade 9 Geography Unit 1 Quiz /79 Marks Section 1: Multiple Choice /39 marks Knowledge & Understanding 1. Geography is the study of how the Earth _________. ○ A) looks ○ B) functions ○ C) changes ○ D) rotates 2. The Earth's physical geography studies _________. ○ A) cultures ○ B) landforms ○ C) economics ○ D) populations 3. A map's title is typically located at the _________ of the map. ○ A) bottom ○ B) side ○ C) center ○ D) top 4. Which type of scale uses words to describe distance? ○ A) Linear scale ○ B) Fractional scale ○ C) Direct statement scale ○ D) Geographic scale 5. What does a linear scale use to represent distance? ○ A) Words ○ B) A bar ○ C) A ratio ○ D) Colors 6. The compass rose indicates _________. ○ A) distance ○ B) elevation ○ C) direction ○ D) population Name: Date: 7. How many cardinal points are there? ○ A) 2 ○ B) 4 ○ C) 8 ○ D) 16 8. The cardinal points are _________, _________, _________, and _________. ○ A) North, South, East, West ○ B) North, East, South, West, Central ○ C) North, East, West, South, Northeast ○ D) North, South, Northeast, Southwest 9. Which of the following is NOT a type of map scale? ○ A) Linear scale ○ B) Direct statement scale ○ C) Geographic scale ○ D) Fractional scale 10. A map legend explains the meaning of _________. ○ A) features ○ B) colors ○ C) symbols ○ D) all of the above Section 2: Fill in the blank 1. Geography is the study of how the Earth ____________and how humans change it. 2. This science examines the Earth’s _______________ and the processes that shape it. 3. Geography especially looks at the relationships between ____________and the Earth’s physical environment. 4. To understand our relationship with the Earth, geographers __________questions and search for answers to problems. 5. Geographers try to answer __________key questions. 6. Geography has two main branches: The Earth’s physical geography and __________geography. 7. A map is a visual representation of an area that shows the ________________of features. Name: Date: 8. All maps must include a _________,scale, legend, and direction. 9. Latitude lines run _________ to _________. 10. Longitude lines run _________ to _________. 11. Absolute location refers to the ______________coordinates of a place. 12. Relative location describes a place in _____________to other locations. 13. The equator is at ___________degrees latitude. 14. The Prime Meridian is at 0 degrees______________. 15. Geographic coordinates are expressed in degrees of _____________and longitude. 16. ____________-scale maps provide a broader view but less detail. 17. Large-scale maps provide a detailed view of a ____________area. 18. The main purpose of a map is to _____________________. 19. Topographic features include ____________________. Section 3: True and False /20 marks Write T for true and F for false Thinking 1. _____ Geography only studies the physical features of the Earth. 2. _____ A map's title is usually located at the bottom. 3. _____ Large-scale maps cover smaller areas in more detail. 4. _____ Political boundaries can be represented by colors on a map. 5. _____ The cardinal directions are North, South, East, and West. 6. _____ A linear scale shows distance in words. 7. _____ Geographers ask questions to solve geographical problems. Name: Date: 8. _____ A map legend is optional and not necessary. 9. _____ Ordinal directions are found between cardinal directions. 10. _____ The equator is an example of a latitude line. 11. _____ Longitude lines measure distance north and south of the equator. 12. _____ A small-scale map shows a larger area with less detail. 13. _____ Absolute location uses latitude and longitude. 14. _____ Relative location is more precise than absolute location. 15. _____ A map's legend can include both symbols and descriptions. 16. _____ The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres. 17. _____ Latitude is measured in degrees north or south of the equator. 18. _____ Longitude is measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian. 19. _____ The scale of a map can be expressed in ratios. 20. _____ A topographic map shows only urban areas. Section 4: Short Answer Questions /12 marks Communication 1. Explain the difference between a large-scale map and a small-scale map. 2. Describe the importance of the map scale. 3. What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map? 4. Identify and explain one key question geographers ask about human interaction with the Earth. Name: Date: 5. Explain the difference between absolute and relative location. 6. Give an example of an interrelationship in geography and explain its significance. 7. Why do we use symbols on a map? 8. Discuss the significance of the legend in map reading. 9. Describe how latitude and longitude are used to find locations on a map. 10. Draw a diagram illustrating latitude and longitude lines on a globe. Label the equator and Prime Meridian. 11. What is the purpose of the equator in geography? 12. Discuss why it’s important for geographers to ask questions about the environment and human impact. Name: Date: Short Answer Questions /8 marks Application 1. How can you use the 3P model (People, Planet, Profits) to think about a local environmental project? Give one example for each part. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Why is it important to understand geography when making choices that are good for the environment in your community? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 3. How do you think climate change could change things in your area, like rivers, mountains, or weather? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Name: Date: 4. Pick a local problem in your community related to geography (like traffic, pollution, or parks). What could be a good solution, and how would you answer the three key questions geographers ask? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Name: Date: ANSWERS → Grade 9 Geography Quiz Section 1: Multiple Choice /40 marks Knowledge & Understanding 11. Geography is the study of how the Earth _________. ○ A) looks ○ B) functions ○ C) changes ○ D) rotates Answer: C 12. The Earth's physical geography studies _________. ○ A) cultures ○ B) landforms ○ C) economics ○ D) populations Answer: B 13. A map's title is typically located at the _________ of the map. ○ A) bottom ○ B) side ○ C) center ○ D) top Answer: D 14. Which type of scale uses words to describe distance? ○ A) Linear scale ○ B) Fractional scale ○ C) Direct statement scale ○ D) Geographic scale Answer: C 15. What does a linear scale use to represent distance? ○ A) Words ○ B) A bar ○ C) A ratio ○ D) Colors Answer: B 16. The compass rose indicates _________. ○ A) distance ○ B) elevation ○ C) direction Name: Date: ○ D) population Answer: C 17. How many cardinal points are there? ○ A) 2 ○ B) 4 ○ C) 8 ○ D) 16 Answer: B 18. The cardinal points are _________, _________, _________, and _________. ○ A) North, South, East, West ○ B) North, East, South, West, Central ○ C) North, East, West, South, Northeast ○ D) North, South, Northeast, Southwest Answer: A 19. Which of the following is NOT a type of map scale? ○ A) Linear scale ○ B) Direct statement scale ○ C) Geographic scale ○ D) Fractional scale Answer: C 20. A map legend explains the meaning of _________. ○ A) features ○ B) colors ○ C) symbols ○ D) all of the above Answer: D Section 2: Fill in the Blank Answers 1. Geography is the study of how the Earth changes and how humans change it. 2. This science examines the Earth’s landforms and the processes that shape it. 3. Geography especially looks at the relationships between people and the Earth’s physical environment. 4. To understand our relationship with the Earth, geographers ask questions and search for answers to problems. 5. Geographers try to answer three key questions. 6. Geography has two main branches: The Earth’s physical geography and human geography. 7. A map is a visual representation of an area that shows the location of features. 8. All maps must include a title, scale, legend, and direction. 9. Latitude lines run east to west. 10. Longitude lines run north to south. Name: Date: 11. Absolute location refers to the exact coordinates of a place. 12. Relative location describes a place in relation to other locations. 13. The equator is at 0 degrees latitude. 14. The Prime Meridian is at 0 degrees longitude. 15. Geographic coordinates are expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude. 16. Small-scale maps provide a broader view but less detail. 17. Large-scale maps provide a detailed view of a small area. 18. The main purpose of a map is to represent an area. 19. Topographic features include mountains, valleys, and rivers. Feel free to ask if you need more information or assistance! 20. Thinking (True or False - 20) 21. Geography only studies the physical features of the Earth. False 22. A map's title is usually located at the bottom. False 23. Large-scale maps cover smaller areas in more detail. True 24. Political boundaries can be represented by colors on a map. True 25. The cardinal directions are North, South, East, and West. True 26. A linear scale shows distance in words. False 27. Geographers ask questions to solve geographical problems. True 28. A map legend is optional and not necessary. False 29. Ordinal directions are found between cardinal directions. True 30. The equator is an example of a latitude line. True 31. Longitude lines measure distance north and south of the equator. False 32. A small-scale map shows a larger area with less detail. True 33. Absolute location uses latitude and longitude. True 34. Relative location is more precise than absolute location. False 35. A map's legend can include both symbols and descriptions. True 36. The Prime Meridian divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres. True 37. Latitude is measured in degrees north or south of the equator. True 38. Longitude is measured in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian. True 39. The scale of a map can be expressed in ratios. True 40. A topographic map shows only urban areas. False Communication (Short Answer Questions - 15) 13. Explain the difference between a large-scale map and a small-scale map. 14. Describe the importance of the map scale. 15. What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map? 16. Identify and explain one key question geographers ask about human interaction with the Earth. 17. Explain the difference between absolute and relative location. 18. Give an example of an interrelationship in geography and explain its significance. Name: Date: 19. How do political boundaries influence a region's geography? 20. Describe how glaciers shape the land. 21. What are the implications of using symbols on a map? 22. Discuss the significance of the legend in map reading. 23. How can a topographic map assist in planning outdoor activities? 24. Describe how latitude and longitude are used to find locations on a map. 25. Draw a diagram illustrating latitude and longitude lines on a globe. Label the equator and Prime Meridian. 26. Explain the significance of the equator in geography. 27. Discuss why it’s important for geographers to ask questions about the environment and human impact. Short Answer Questions /10 marks Application 5. How can you use the 3P model (People, Planet, Profits) to think about a local environmental project? Give one example for each part. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Why is it important to understand geography when making choices that are good for the environment in your community? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Name: Date: 7. Think of an event you would like to plan (like a fair or festival). Why is geographical information important for making that plan? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 8. How do you think climate change could change things in your area, like rivers, mountains, or weather? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 9. Pick a local problem in your community related to geography (like traffic, pollution, or parks). What could be a good solution, and how would you answer the three key questions geographers ask? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________