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General Geo Club Trivia
100

The process of moving from rural areas to urban areas is known as this.

What is urbanization.

100

This type of rock is formed by cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

What is igneous rock.

100

This term describes a political boundary that has been imposed by an outside power, often without regard for existing cultural or ethnic divisions.

What is a superimposed boundary.

100

This ancient civilization, known for pyramids and hieroglyphics, was located along the Nile River.

What is Ancient Egypt.

100

What year was Geography Club founded?

What is 2023.

200

This theory suggests that human behavior is strongly affected by physical geography, such as climate and landforms.

What is environmental determinism.

200

This large body of water separates Africa and Europe from the Americas.

What is the Atlantic Ocean

200

This term refers to a state that is entirely surrounded by another state, such as Lesotho within South Africa.

What is an enclave.

200

The Columbian Exchange involved the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Americas and these two continents.

What are Europe and Africa.

200

What is Joseph’s unofficial officer title?

What is 3rd VP.

300

The spread of cultural traits from one area to another through migration, trade, or other forms of contact is called this.

What is cultural diffusion.

300

The process by which wind, water, or ice break down rocks and minerals into smaller particles is known as this

What is weathering.

300

The boundary between the United States and Canada along the 49th parallel is an example of this type of boundary.

What is a geometric boundary.

300

This ancient empire, centered in modern-day Iran, was known for its extensive road system and tolerance of different cultures.

What is the Persian Empire.

300

Who was our original Meeting Coordinator?

Who is Will Davidson.

400

This term refers to a city with over 10 million inhabitants, like Tokyo or New York City.

What is a megacity.

400

The theory that Earth’s outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle is called this.

What is plate tectonics.

400

This term refers to the drawing of electoral district boundaries to favor one political party over another.

What is gerrymandering.

400

This term refers to the period of European history from the 14th to 17th centuries, characterized by a revival of art, culture, and learning.

What is the Renaissance.

400

According to the Geography Club bi-laws, who appoints the members of the officer board?

Who is President and Vice President.

500

The measure of the number of people living per unit of area is referred to as this.

What is population density.

500

These glacial landforms are formed by the movement of glaciers and are known for their U-shaped valleys.

What are fjords

500

The United Nations convention that outlines territorial waters, exclusive economic zones, and the rights of countries to control marine resources is known by this acronym

What is UNCLOS.

500

The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, divided newly discovered lands outside Europe between these two countries.

What is Spain and Portugal.

500

What was the name of Karina’s Gold Award project which was centered around Geography Club? 

What is Geography Club.