Humans and Their Environment Answers

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4

Which of the following examples best illustrates absolute location?

A
It’s next to the World Cup stadium.
B
It’s between Siemert Road and Beit Road.
C
It’s in Gauteng, South Africa, at 26.2° S, 28.1° E.
D
It’s near Johannesburg, South Africa.
5

Which of the following statements about the International Date Line is false?

A
The International Date Line roughly follows 180º longitude.
B
The International Date Line shows the point at which the Eastern and Western Hemispheres are in different days.
C
The International Date Line roughly follows 0º latitude.
D
The International Date Line twists and turns to incorporate territories so that neighboring islands in the same countries aren’t experiencing different days.
7

Examine the map of major North American cities.

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A
Vancouver
B
Los Angeles
C
Guadalajara
D
Washington, DC
10

Which statement provides the most accurate description of North American Indian cultures?

A
Indian nations settled in large towns and cities.
B
Many North American Indian nations spoke the Quechua language.
C
There were fewer than 50 Indian nations spread throughout the continent.
D
Language, clothing, and customs differed greatly among the various Indian tribes.
12

Examine the map of North American cities.

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A
New York City is west of Los Angeles.
B
New York City is southwest of Vancouver.
C
New York City is southwest of Guadalajara.
D
New York City is northeast of Washington, DC.
13

Which of the following lists correctly orders the Earth's layers from its innermost layer to its outermost layer?

A
mantle, inner core, outer core, crust
B
crust, inner core, outer core, mantle
C
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
D
inner core, outer core, mantle, crust
15

Examine the map of North American mountain ranges.

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A
Cascade Range
B
Andes Mountains
C
Rocky Mountains
D
Appalachian Mountains

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