Basic Geography Skills

Which continent is highlighted here?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Antarctica

Which continent is highlighed here?

• Africa

• Australia

• Asia

• South America

Which ocean is highlighted by the darker blue color?

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Arctic

• Southern

What is topography?

• The science of map making

• Differences in elevation

• The study of the earth and its people

• The physical features of the earth's surface

The study of earth and its people is called...

• Topography

• Geography

• Cartography

• Relief

Which of the following defines region

• an area grouped together by some common characteristic

• an area characterized by the plants and animals found in it

• the human and physical characteristics of a location

• the interaction between humans and their environment

Which is the smallest scale map listed below?

• A map of West Jordan

• A map of Salt Lake County

• A map of The Wasatch Front (north-central part of Utah)

• A map of the state of Utah

On which scale of map would you see the most distortion?

• Small scale maps

• Large scale maps

What is a perceptual (or vernacular) region?

• a region that has officially recognized boundaries defining it or that is dominated by some characteristic

• a region that has a central purpose or node that connects it.

• a region based on people's mental maps or their feelings and attitudes about an area.

What is a functional region?

• an area that has officially recognized boundaries defining it or that is dominated by some characteristic.

• a region linked to a central node or place.

• a region that is characterized by people's mental maps or their feelings and attitudes about an area.