Unit 1: Physical Geography 6 Weeks Test

What is the study of Earth and its peoples, places, and environments?

• Geography

• Geometry

• Philosophy

• Environment

What is the location of one place compared to another place?

• Absolute Location

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Relative Location

What is the exact location of something?

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Longitude

• Latitude

What are the lines on a map that run east to west?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Compass Rose

• Absolute Location

What are the lines on a map that run north to south?

• Absolute Location

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Compass Rose

What is the line of latitude that runs around the middle of Earth?

• Prime Meridian

• Latitude

• Equator

• Hemisphere

What is the starting point for measuring longitude?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Longitude

• Hemisphere

What is a group of places that are close to one another and that share some characteristics?

• Hemisphere

• Region

• Continent

• Environment

What is a natural feature found on land?

• Environment

• Region

• Landform

• Absolute Location

What is the average weather in an area over a long period of time known as?

• Environment

• Landform

• Climate

• Geography