This document contains questions for a geography unit test covering various topics like landforms, climate types, population data analysis from maps, and writing a response about family and local culture. There are 16 short answer questions testing knowledge of landforms, climate zones, population maps, and 26 writing prompts to compose an essay describing elements of personal and local culture like common languages, religions, customs, origins, entertainment, sports, government, and how one would spend $1,000.
1. Geography
Unit 2 Test
Short Answer: Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. (5 points each).
1. List three different types of landforms and briefly describe each of the three.
2. What is one characteristic of the Tropical rain Forest climate?
3. Which type of climate do we have in Alabama: Marine West Coast – or – Humid Subtropical?
4. List two factors that contribute to the world’s population problems.
Map Skills: Use the maps to help you answer the questions. (5 points each).
5. Approximately how many males, ages 35-39, are there in the U.S.?
6. Approximately how many females, ages 50-54, are there in the U.S.?
7. Which age range for males has the highest population?
8. Which age range for males has the lowest population?
9. Which age range for females has the highest population?
10. Which age range for females has the lowest population?
2. 11. Which color indicates a higher population, red or green?
12. If you travel to a location that is dark green, what will you be likely to find in
that area?
13. If you travel to a location that is dark red, what will you be likely to find in that
area?
14. What color is the city of Tuscaloosa?
15. How many counties are entirely green to yellow in color?
16. How many counties have a dark red cluster?
3. Writing Response: Answer the following question to the best of your ability. Make sure you
address each question asked of you. Your word count should be at least 150. (Each letter is
5 points).
“Culture is the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people.
Elements of culture include language, religion, customs, history, arts, sports, government, and
economy.”
For our writing response, think about the culture of your family/community and write about it.
Answer the following questions and put them together into an essay response:
- A. What language is most spoken at home?
- B. What religion do most people in Alabama follow?
- C. Explain one family custom that you participate in (holidays, reunions, etc.).
- D. Where are your parents from? Where were you born? If you are not from here, when
did you move here?
- E. What types of entertainment venues have you been to in Tuscaloosa (movies, concerts,
museums, etc.)
- F. What sports team do you like the most? Why?
- G. Who is the governor of Alabama?
- H. If you received $1,000 right now what would you do with it? Why?
