Module 1 Lesson 1 - Studying Geography

the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create

• landscape

• geography

• social science

• region

all of the human and physical features that make a place unique

• landscape

• region

• social science

• human geography

Geographers often have to think and act like scientists.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Geographers do field work to gather data, or information.

• TRUE

• FALSE

a field that studies people and the relationships among them

• physical geography

• landscapes

• regions

• social science

Which of the following would a geographer who studies people do?

• visit places around the world

• talk to people living in various countries

• conduct surveys to gather information

• all of the above

the huge deserts and sand dunes of Algeria are an example of physical geography.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Geographers often look at places at two different levels.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which level of study: A geographer asks the question, "What is the local government like?"

• local

• regional

• global

Which level of study: A geographer asks the question, "What do the people in this area eat?"

• local

• regional

• global