What are the two main branches of geography?

• physical, cartography

• human, meteorology

• physical, human

• physical, economical

the study of the world's landforms, bodies of water, climates, soils, and plants

• human geography

• meteorology

• physical geography

• climatology

Which of the following would a physical geographer measure?

• the foods served at restaurants

• the number of goods exported

• the number of crops grown

• the population of cities

Like scientists, physical geographers take detailed mea-

surements.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The study of the world's people, communities, and landscapes.

• physical geography

• climatology

• economics

• human geography

How do human geographers help people to make comparisons among cultures?

• by discovering artifacts in different locations that show how people lived

• by using evidence to identify patterns and turning points in history

• by helping planners make decisions about the designs of cities and towns

• by providing information about how people in various places meet their needs

People all over the world have the same basic needs. What are they?

• food, clothing, shelter

• water, money, shelter

• food, water, shelter

• water, shelter, chocolate

Geographers also study the effect people have on the world.

• TRUE

• FALSE

a branch of human geography that studies of how

people make and spend money

• physical geography

• geographical banking

• social geography

• economic geography

the science of making maps

• mapology

• cartography

• longitudinal mapping

• map engineering