World Geography Quiz 55 (25 MCQs)

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1. The luminous coloured ring, surrounding the sun is called the

2. Why is most of Earth's freshwater supply not available for consumption?

3. Geography can help determine the political boundaries of countries. What other discipline is related here?

4. To add to; to formally incorporate additional territory

5. A system of authoritarian government headed by a monarch and whose position is usually inherited.

6. The main period of Mesozoic era include

7. Which fossil was discovered that linked primates with modern humans?

8. A person who is always traveling from place to place is known as a _____

9. Great variety in temperature and precipitation; experience all four seasons, but the length of seasons depends on the latitude

10. Pluto is considered to be a(n)

11. Which region of the world experiences monsoons?

12. Jet streams blows

13. Which of the following climate regions is most impacted by its proximity to water?

14. Which country is known as' the land of thunderbolt'?

15. The Grand Canyon was slowly created by what kind of external force?

16. _____ refers to a mathematical means to present the curved surface of Earth on a flat surface. (WG.21A)

17. A combination of lowtemperatures and low precipitation contributes to

18. The spring season in the north temperate zone is when

19. Which of the following is the most common form of physical weathering at highelevations?

20. Great mineral resources, technological inventions, and immigrants in need of work contributed greatly to the

21. What is the disadvantage of a map compared to a globe?

22. Which of these is not one of the Great Lakes?

23. What problem has desalination technology been developed to resolve?

24. Which city is known as 'Gold capital of the world'?

25. The process of particle detach ment by moving glacial ice is called