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US Alaska State Geography Test 7

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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Geography State Geography (Elementary) Elementary School (Geography K-5, USA) USA USA Geography Standards & AP Human Geography
What is this test? for Geography practice (Geography State Geography (Elementary)), USA — Elementary School (Geography K-5, USA) level, USA.
For Elementary School students studying Geography in the USA
Section: Geography State Geography (Elementary) · Education: Elementary School · Part: Geography State Geography (Elementary) · Country: USA

Geography is a fundamental science that helps us understand the world and our environment, addressing physical and human elements holistically.

Questions in this test will improve your map-reading skills and reinforce geographic concepts.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
Which landmark is in Alaska?
A) Denali
B) Pikes Peak
C) Mount Rushmore
D) Stone Mountain
Question 2
Provide the definition of GPS:
A) a compass
B) satellite positioning system
C) a ruler
D) a map book
Question 3
What best defines contour lines?
A) Roads
B) Rivers
C) Equal elevation lines
D) Borders
Question 4
Provide the definition of a compass rose:
A) a globe stand
B) a treasure map
C) a flower
D) shows cardinal directions
Question 5
Which is further south, Hawaii or Alaska?
A) Hawaii
B) Alaska
C) They are equal
D) Neither one
Question 6
What best defines the four hemispheres?
A) Up Down Left Right
B) North South East West
C) Hot Cold Wet Dry
D) Day Night Dawn Dusk
Question 7
Which region is Alaska in?
A) Midwest
B) South
C) West
D) Northeast
Question 8
What is map distortion?
A) ink smears
B) wrong colors
C) torn paper
D) shape/size errors on flat maps
Question 9
Provide the definition of Alaska famous for:
A) Glaciers and wildlife
B) Beaches
C) Deserts
D) Swamps
Question 10
Provide the definition of a map scale:
A) Map color
B) Ratio of map to real distance
C) Map title
D) Map border
Question 11
Which term means "Ratio of map to real distance"?
A) map distortion
B) a map legend
C) a map scale
D) latitude
Question 12
Between Texas and Alaska, which is larger?
A) Texas
B) They are equal
C) Neither one
D) Alaska
Question 13
Which of the following best defines GPS?
A) satellite positioning system
B) a compass
C) a ruler
D) a map book
Question 14
What best defines a compass rose?
A) Scale bar
B) Direction symbol
C) Legend box
D) Title text
Question 15
Provide the definition of contour lines:
A) Roads
B) Rivers
C) Equal elevation lines
D) Borders
Question 16
What state uses the abbreviation AK?
A) Kentucky
B) Pennsylvania
C) Delaware
D) Alaska
Question 17
Which term means "Zero longitude line"?
A) the Prime Meridian
B) map distortion
C) a map legend
D) latitude
Question 18
Which is smaller, Rhode Island or Alaska?
A) Alaska
B) Rhode Island
C) They are equal
D) Neither one
Question 19
Name the 49th state.
A) Kentucky
B) Pennsylvania
C) Alaska
D) Delaware
Question 20
What best defines a topographic map?
A) Road map
B) Weather map
C) Political map
D) Elevation contour map

About This Test

For Elementary (K-5) to University (USA) — U.S. states & capitals, regions and 63 national parks plus world geography, map skills, climate zones and AP Human Geography. Section: Geography, USA.

Geography USA — 3,200 tests: States × regions × parks × world + AP Human. 51 jurisdictions (50 states + District of Columbia): capitals, maps, landforms, climate zones, water resources, national parks (63), plus physical/human/economic/cultural geography. Levels: Elementary, Middle, High School, University. Each topic 8×20Q.

Forum map discussions are auto-moderated for respect; geographic hate/harassment → (content hidden).

Study Tips:

  • Learn regions before capitals
  • Practice map skills weekly
  • Link parks to landforms
  • Keep forum geo-discussion kind