Unit 1 Test Review

What is the name for the study of physical features and living things on Earth's surface?

• geography

• earth science

• cartography

• geology

Geographers ask 3 important questions... What are they?

• Where?

• Why there?

• Why is this important?

• When?

Which type of geography involves studying Earth’s natural features, including water, landforms, vegetation, and climate?

• Physical geography

• Human geography

Which landform is a high, flat area of land?

• Plateau

• Plain

• Mountain

• Isthmus

Which landform is land surrounded by water on all but 1 side?

• Peninsula

• Bay

• Isthmus

• Strait

Which landform is a low, flat area of land?

• Plain

• Peninsula

• Strait

• Isthmus

Which type of geography involves studying human activities as they affect Earth?

• Physical geography

• Human geography

How many people move into the US every year?

• a physical geography question

• a human geography question

How was the Grand Canyon formed?

• a physical geography question

• a human geography question

Which is the tallest mountain in the United States?

• a physical geography question

• a human geography question