Day 1

Open Ended

How do you think geography affects your daily life?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to study geography?

• It helps us understand our planet and how we interact with it.

• It only teaches us about maps and locations.

• It is not useful in daily life.

• It is only important for travelers.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes geography?

• The study of our earth; our home.

• The study of animals and plants.

• The study of the solar system.

• The study of ancient civilizations.

Open Ended

How does a geographer help us understand our world by analyzing the Earth from different points of view?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are differences between a globe and a map?

• A globe is a 3D model, while a map is flat.

• A map can show the whole world at once, but a globe cannot.

• A globe shows the true shape of continents better than a map.

• A map always shows distances accurately.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a part of a map?

• Compass rose

• Scale

• Key/Legend

• Telescope

Open Ended

Why is the scale on a map important when using a map to find real-world distances?

Open Ended

How can using a grid of letters and numbers on a map help you?

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a key or legend on a map?

• To show the scale of the map

• To explain the symbols used on the map

• To display the map's title

• To indicate the direction north

Multiple Select

Which of the following are tools that help you understand a map?

• Compass rose

• Map key

• Grid

• All of the above

Open Ended

What steps would you take to locate a specific state, such as Georgia, on a map of the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which mapping tool would you use to explore real-world locations virtually?

• Map key

• Compass rose

• Google Earth

• Grid

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the continent that includes both China and India?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

Multiple Choice

Which of the following states is NOT located in the western United States?

• California

• Texas

• Oregon

• Nevada

Open Ended

Explain how you can use maps to identify your location from the continent level down to your city or county.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lists the correct order from largest to smallest: continent, country, state, city?

• Continent, country, state, city

• Country, continent, state, city

• State, country, continent, city

• City, state, country, continent

Open Ended

What is geography?