Unit 1 Assignment

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What is geography?

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the study of the world and its people

Answer explanation

Geography is the study of the world and its people, encompassing both physical landscapes and human interactions. This definition distinguishes it from other fields like geology or sociology.

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What is a political map?

Back

Maps that show political boundaries and major cities.

Answer explanation

A political map specifically illustrates political boundaries, such as countries and states, along with major cities. This distinguishes it from physical maps, which focus on terrain and natural features.

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What is a physical map?

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Maps that show the physical features of an area. They usually use color to represent elevation.

Answer explanation

A physical map specifically illustrates the physical features of an area, such as mountains and rivers, often using color to indicate elevation. This distinguishes it from maps focused on political boundaries or specific locations.

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True or False. Geography is something that we use everyday.

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True

Answer explanation

True. Geography is integral to our daily lives, influencing how we navigate, understand our environment, and interact with different cultures. We use geographical knowledge for travel, planning, and even in technology.

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The picture is an example of what?

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a map legend/key

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'a map legend/key' because a legend/key explains the symbols and colors used on a map, helping users understand the information presented. The other options do not serve this purpose.

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The picture is an example of what?

Back

a compass rose

Answer explanation

The picture represents a compass rose, which indicates the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) on a map. It is essential for navigation, distinguishing it from a map title, key, or scale.

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The picture is an example of what?

Back

a map title

Answer explanation

The picture represents a map title, which identifies the subject or area depicted on the map. It is distinct from a map key/legend, compass rose, or map scale, which serve different purposes in map reading.

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What is Physical Systems?

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Our understanding of how different physical processes shape our earth.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Our understanding of how different physical processes shape our earth,' highlights the focus on physical systems, which involves studying natural processes like weather, geology, and ecosystems.

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What is Human Systems?

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The characteristics, distribution and movement of human populations and cultures.

Answer explanation

Human Systems refers to the characteristics, distribution, and movement of human populations and cultures, highlighting how humans interact with each other and their environments.

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What is Places and Regions?

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How we define places using the physical characteristics and the human characteristics of the place and how we divide the world into smaller pieces.

Answer explanation

The correct choice defines places by their physical and human characteristics, emphasizing how we categorize the world into smaller regions, which is essential for understanding geography.