Chapter 1.2 Tools of Geography

What is the study of Earth, its natural features, its people, and the ways in which they interact?

• Philosophy

• Topography

• Culture

• Geography

31° N (latitude), 106° W (longitude) at 3,943 feet (1,202 m) above sea level is an example of what type of location?

• Absolute location

• Relative location.

El Paso is at the base of Comanche Peak. It is also 552 miles (888 km) west along Interstate 10 from San Antonio is an example of what type of location?

• Absolute location.

• Relative location.

Regions are areas that share common characteristics.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What refers to the study of how and why people, things, and ideas move?

• Movement

• Migration

• Population

• Travel

What are spherical representations of Earth?

• Maps

• graphics

• Regions

• Globes

What present information about Earth, which is round, on a flat surface?

• Maps

• Graphics

• Regions

• Globes

What type of map shows the physical features of an area such as landforms and its water systems?

• Physical maps.

• Political maps.

• Thematic maps.

What type of map shows Earth’s human-made divisions such as capitals, cities, and the boundaries of political entities, such as counties, states, and countries?

• Physical maps.

• Political maps.

• Thematic maps.

What type of map shows information on a specific subject such as human activities, exploration routes and battle sites?

• Physical maps.

• Political maps.

• Thematic maps.