Test Review for CCA 1 2015 - 2016

Read the following passage: On Sept. 12, 2008, Galveston was a picture-perfect seaside Texas town, with an extensive stretch of beach lined with beautiful homes. But a day later, when Hurricane Ike roared across Galveston Island, the storm surge flooded the barrier island, washing away houses, roads and tons of beach sand. Now researchers have figured out where all that sand went.

1. What type of storm is mentioned in this reading? A. Tornado B. Earthquake C. Hurricane D. Lightning

2. What kind of land is Galveston? A. Mountain B. Rock C. Desert D. Island

World Population (millions) Top 3 cities 1990 2008 2025* 1. Beijing, China 1,141 1,333 1,458 2. NewDelhi, India 849 1,040 1,398 3. Rio, Brazil 150 192 223 Looking at the chart, can you predict what country will have the largest population in the future?

4. Which city had the most growth from year 1990 to 2025? Cities 1990 2008 2025* 1. City A 1,100 1,300 1,500 2. City B 800 1,000 1,400 3. City C 150 192 220 What do you do to solve the problem?

5. What continent lies at 40 degrees north and 100 degrees west?

6. Which of these is in Africa? a. 20 S, 20 E or b. 60 N and 140 E ?

7. Which longitude line passes through North America. A 7. Which longitude line passes through North America? A. 100 degrees west or B. 60 degrees east?

8. What is the major line of latitude? A. Meridian B. Midline C. Vertical D. Equator

9. What is the major line of longitude? A. Parallel B. Goal Line C. Midline D. Prime Meridian

10. What continent do we live on? A. Africa B. Australia C. Europe D. North America

11. What kind of information does this chart show?

12. What language do most people speak. 13 12. What language do most people speak? 13. What language is spoken by the fewest people?

14. What line divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

15. What line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

16. What two hemispheres is Australia(Oceania) in?

17. What hemispheres would you be in if you were at 40 degrees south and 140 degrees west?

18. A desert is located at 20 degrees north, and 20 degrees east, what continent is it?

19. Of the 7 continents in the world, what 2 are almost completely in the Western Hemisphere?

20. Are you ready for the test tomorrow. Bring a pencil and an eraser 20. Are you ready for the test tomorrow? Bring a pencil and an eraser! Don’t forget a book to read when you finish!!!!