Geography Chapter 1

Why is Geography Important?

• To find the location of places

• To describe places

• The connect places with other places

• All are correct

Which is the Big Idea of Chapter 1?

• Geography can be used in several settings and in many unique ways

• Geography is used to interpret the past, understand the present, and plan for the future

• Geography uses location, place, and interaction to act as a social science

• Geography melds its uses to make it an important subject to learn

What does "Geo" mean?

• Dealing with the Earth

• A baseball player that hits second in the order

• A system of organizing tools

• The study of science relating to nature

What type of location looks at exact location, such as 51 Sutton Street, London, England 11515?

• Exact

• Latitude

• Absolute

• Relative

What are the two main types of Geography?

• Human and Interaction

• Emotional and Irrational

• Physical and Human

• Artificial and Physical

Which of the following is the largest expanse of time?

• Decade

• Century

• Day

• Ancient History

Which is the smallest expanse of time?

• The Middle Ages

• Century

• Millennium

• Decade

What system uses satellites to receive and send signals that give location and are relevant to Geography?

• GPS

• GIS

• SIS

• GLD

Lines that measure north and south, but run east to west are called?

• Lines of Latitude

• Lines of Longitude

• Parallel Lines

• Meridian Lines

Lines that measure east and west, but run north to south are called?

• Lines of Latitude

• Lines of Longitude

• Parallel Lines

• Lines of Meridian