Geography - Unit 1 Review

Which of the following are considered reasons “why every student should study geography”?

• So they can function more effectively in our increasingly interdependent world.

• To understand basic physical systems that affect everyday life.

• To develop a “mental map” of your community, state, country, and world.

• All of the above.

The term “geography” is from the Greek term “geographia” which means

• all the earth

• writing about, or describing the earth

• the history of the earth

• locating places on a map

The term “geography” was reputedly coined by the Greek Scientist

• Herodotus

• Ptolemy

• Erastothenes

• Plato

Landforms, climate, soil type, and vegetation are

• examples of movement.

• physical characteristics of a place.

• not affected by human actions

• functional regions.

Irrigation systems, houses, and roads are examples of

• people changing the environment

• absolute locations.

• geography aiding progress.

• places joined by movement.

Which of the following is not a part of geography?

• studying the planets of the earth’s solar system.

• exploring the earth’s surface.

• studying the cultures of the world’s people.

• examining the relationship between people and their environment.

Absolute location

• expresses spatial interaction and interdependence.

• is based on what someone already knows.

• makes the distinction between physical and cultural characteristics.

• records a precise position on the surface of the earth

Relative location

• expresses spatial interconnection and interdependence.

• is defined by an established measurement system.

• is the same as mathematical location.

• provides a legal description.

Which if the following is not true with respect to “places”?

• They are unable to interact with others places.

• They have a location.

• They may be large or small.

• They may have both physical and human characteristics.

Which of the following is an example of the movement of people, goods, and ideas between places?

• imaginary lines on the earth.

• tsunamis.

• international trade

• earthquakes