HiSET Social Studies Domain 4: Geography Welcome to your HiSET Social Studies Domain 4: Geography 1. HiSET Social Studies: Geography If the time in New York City (Eastern Time Zone) is 3 PM on Tuesday, what time is it in Tokyo, Japan? 4 AM on Wednesday 4 AM on Tuesday 5 AM on Wednesday 5 PM on Wednesday None 2. HiSET Social Studies: Geography The concept of "continental drift" is best supported by the observation of which of the following? Similar climate patterns in Africa and South America The distribution of mountain ranges worldwide Fossil records across different continents Variations in oceanic depth None 3. HiSET Social Studies: Geography Which geographic feature is primarily responsible for the isolation and unique biodiversity of Australia? The Great Barrier Reef The Outback Its surrounding oceans The Great Dividing Range None 4. HiSET Social Studies: Geography In the context of global trade, what role do straits play in geography? They are sources of freshwater. They are barriers to trade. They serve as key shipping routes. They are primarily used for local fishing. None 5. HiSET Social Studies: Geography The term "rain shadow" refers to which geographical phenomenon? An area receiving increased rainfall due to a mountain range. An area of reduced rainfall on the leeward side of a mountain range. The pattern of rainfall distribution in tropical regions. The seasonal reversal of wind and rain patterns in certain regions. None 6. HiSET Social Studies: Geography The term "megacity" is defined as a city with how many inhabitants? More than 5 million More than 10 million More than 15 million More than 20 million None 7. HiSET Social Studies: Geography The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture, is called: Erosion Desertification Salinization Terracing None 8. HiSET Social Studies: Geography What does the term "gross domestic product" (GDP) refer to in a geographical context? The total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period. The total population of a country. The total land area of a country. The sum of all economic activities in a region regardless of borders. None 9. HiSET Social Studies: Geography Which of the following best describes the term "subduction zone" in geography? An area where two tectonic plates move away from each other. An area where two tectonic plates slide past each other. An area where one tectonic plate moves under another. An area of intense volcanic activity without plate movement. None 10. HiSET Social Studies: Geography In the context of global trade, what role do straits play in geography? They are sources of freshwater. They are barriers to trade. They serve as key shipping routes. They are primarily used for local fishing. None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
