Geography Flashcard

Front

What does the theme of 'location' refer to in geography?

Back

The position of a place on Earth

Front

Which of the following is an example of 'absolute location'?
Options:
The Grand Canyon is in Arizona.
Paris is located at 48.8566° N, 2.3522° E.
Canada is north of the United States.
The mall is next to the library.

Back

Paris is located at 48.8566° N, 2.3522° E.

Front

"Place" in geography refers to:

Back

The physical and human characteristics of a location

Front

Which of the following describes "human-environment interaction"?
- Constructing a dam for water storage
- Measuring the latitude and longitude of a city
- Exporting goods to another country
- Identifying climate patterns

Back

Constructing a dam for water storage

Front

A map showing migration patterns best illustrates which theme?

Back

Movement

Front

Which of the following is an example of a "formal region"? The Amazon Rainforest, A subway system, A trade network, A school district

Back

A school district

Front

What is a "perceptual region"?

Back

A region people believe exists based on cultural identity.

Front

The spread of new technologies from one country to another is an example of:

Back

Movement

Front

What kind of region is defined by a shared government system?

Back

Formal

Front

Which theme would best describe deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest? Options: Location, Place, Movement, Human-environment interaction

Back

Human-environment interaction