Question 1 (Worth 2 points) Which of the following describes physical features on Earth that form political divisions?

Natural boundaries

Human-made borders

Only oceans and rivers

Only mountain ranges

Question Information: Rationale: As the name suggests, a natural boundary is any physical feature on Earth – like a lake, river, or even mountain range – that is used to divide political areas.
Points earned on this question: 2

Question 2 (Worth 2 points)
The only U. S. state to call its political subdivisions "parishes" is

Minnesota

Alaska

Pennsylvania

Louisiana

Question Information: Rationale: Remember the trivia challenge? Louisiana is the only state to call its divisions “parishes” instead of “counties.”
Points earned on this question: 2

Question 3 (Worth 2 points)
We can map information contained in

GUS

GAS

GPS

GIS

Question Information: Rationale: It’s all mapped out. A GIS or Global Information System can give us a set of descriptive or scientific data for a place.
Points earned on this question: 0

Question 4 (Worth 2 points)
A GPS device can tell you

how many trees are in an area

the location of a specific point

where to buy a more detailed map

how long you have been somewhere

Question Information: Rationale: Where am I? GPS stands for Global Positioning System. A GPS can locate a precise location, which is exactly what makes them so useful when you’re lost.
Points earned on this question: 2

Question 5 (Worth 2 points)
Which of the following nations has the most political divisions within it?

United States

Dominican Republic

Mexico

Canada

Question Information: Rationale: The most divided. A political map shows divisions between countries and also within a country. From the choices listed, the United States contains the most divisions since it has 50 states.
Points earned on this question: 0

Question 6 (Worth 2 points)
What type of border would likely have the most protection?

State

Province

National

City

Question Information: Rationale: Protect the border. A large national border would typically have more protection than a smaller state, province or city border.
Points earned on this question: 2