A Geographer's World

Geographers divide the world into regions

• to compare different places.

• because it is required by the national geography standards.

• because regions are clearly defined.

• to slow down worldwide trade.

If a geographer is studying at the local level, where would they most likely be studying?

• In the State of Georgia.

• In an area like the Central Savannah River Area.

• In a community like Augusta, Georgia.

• On the continent of North America.

The statement that Japan is east of China refers to Japan's

• relative place.

• region.

• relative location.

• absolute location.

The way people live, the types of shelters that they build, the type of clothing that they wear, and the way they prepare for severe weather is influenced by their physical environments.

• True

• False

The study of the world's landforms, bodies of water, and other natural features

• is called geography.

• is called hydrology.

• is called physical geography.

• is called landscape.

Movement refers to why people move and how they do it.

• True

• False

A part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas is called

• hydrology.

• a landscape.

• a region.

• a city.

Geography is considered a social science because it

• deals with people and how they live.

• can be studied using numbers.

• uses satellite imaging.

• is studied in all the countries of the world.

This theme of geography describes features that make a site unique.

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Movement

• Place

• Location

Showing the round Earth on flat maps shows the earth as it really is.

• True

• False