The Geographer's World

Geography is the study of Earth’s physical features and the living things that inhabit it.

• True

• False

Geography is the study of Earth’s physical features and the living things that inhabit it

• True

• False

An encyclopedia is an example of a primary source.

• True

• False

Primary sources influenced by the author’s bias can be unreliable.

• True

• False

Historical influences are not important when analyzing past events or writings.

• True

• False

Which of the following describes how geography can influence the economy of a region?

• A mountainous region might have many diverse cultures. A region historically ruled by one person might have a less democratic government.

• A region with many waterways might have an economy based on fishing.

• A region historically ruled by one person might have a less democratic government.

• A region colonized by Europeans might have people who speak French or Spanish.

Which definition of a geographer is accurate?

• He or she studies Earth science and how the Earth was created.

• He or she studies the stars and planets and how they relate to the Earth.

• He or she studies where humans live and how they relate to one another.

• He or she studies physics, mathematics, and chemistry.

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• textbook on the history of Texas

• biography of Abraham Lincoln

• novel about the Civil War

• diary of an explorer

Which question should you ask when analyzing sources?

• How long is the source?

• Who created the source?

• Is the source easy to read?

• Will I enjoy reading the source?

What is point of view?

• descriptions of an event by someone who witnessed it

• experiences and historical factors that influence a person

• ideas held that causes a person to take a side on an issue

• the ability to analyze information