Chapter 1 Geography

Geography is the study of Earth's

• physical and human features

• atmosphere

• maps

• languages

A human geographer might study all of the following EXCEPT

• volcano eruptions

• pollution from factories

• the effect of farming on the environment

• populations in Africa

A physical geographer might study which of the following?(choose all that apply)

• volcanic eruptions

• erosion of mountains

• wildlife in a jungle environment

• traffic patterns in major cities

This is an example of which type of landform?

• glacier

• isthmus

• peninsula

• plateau

This is an example of which type of landform?

• glacier

• peninsula

• plateau

• isthmus

Which type of landform is pictured?

• glacier

• plateau

• isthmus

• peninsula

Which type of landform is pictured?

• glacier

• peninsula

• isthmus

• plateau

What is the purpose of a map key/legend?

• unlocks a treasure map

• explains the symbols and colors on the map

• opens the door to the world of geography

• shows were north is on a map

A map's scale compares ________________________ on the map to ________________________ distance on Earth.

• distance, actual

• real, distance

• space, time

• inches, miles

The symbol on a map that shows direction is called which of the following?

• compass

• scale

• key

• legend