Basic Geography Quick Quiz

________________________ is the study of the special physical and human characteristics of a place or region.

A ___________ is an area that is used to identify and organize areas of the Earth's surface for various purposes.

________________ characteristics are land forms, and soils, bodies and sources of water, vegetation, climate and weather patterns.

______________ characteristics are language, religion, political systems, economic systems, population distribution, ethnicity, age and standards of living , culture, the way people live.

_______________ location is where a place is in relation to another place.

______________ location is the exact position of a place on earth.

What area is shaded dark gray?

• North America

• South America

• The United States of America

• Mexico

In which continent is the shaded area located?

• North America

• South America

• The United States of America

• Mexico

Is this an example of physical geography or human geography?

• physical

• human

Is this an example of physical geography or human geography?

• physical

• human