Unit 1A review

Front

What is the primary focus of physical geography?

Back

Landforms, climate, and ecosystems

Front

Which of the following is an example of physical geography? A city's subway system, A factory's production output, The formation of the Grand Canyon, The history of an ancient civilization

Back

The formation of the Grand Canyon

Front

What do human geographers study?

Back

How humans interact with the environment

Front

Geographers ask key questions to analyze locations. Which of the following is one of the main questions geographers ask?
Options:
What is the plot of my favorite book?
Where is this place located, and why is it important?
How do I cook a new recipe?
What is the best way to grow crops like corn or cotton?

Back

Where is this place located, and why is it important?

Front

Why do geographers ask questions about locations?

Back

To understand how places are connected

Front

What do latitude lines measure?

Back

Distances north and south of the Equator

Front

Why are longitude and latitude useful?

Back

They help identify absolute locations on Earth.

Front

What type of map would show the population density of a country?

Back

Thematic map

Front

Which type of map is best for finding the highest mountain in a region? Options: Physical map, Political map, Economic map, Climate map

Back

Physical map

Front

What is the purpose of a compass rose?

Back

To show directions on a map