World Geography Final Exam

Geography is BEST described as...

• the study of Earth and the interaction among its people, places, and environments

• the study of the solar system

• the study of how gravity affects the earth

• the study of gas and other petroleum based products

This term is described using a point of reference such as landmarks, time, direction or distance from one place to another.

• Relative location

• Movement

• Region

• Physical Characteristics

This term describes how people, products and information travel.

• Region

• Movement

• Human Environment Interaction

• Location

This term is the way that people interact with and change their environment

• Region

• Location

• Movement

• Human Environment Interaction

This term is described as areas that are divided based on physical and human characteristics.

• Region

• Location

• Movement

• Mr. Help

Which of the following is NOT a reason to build a city in a certain area?

• Access to natural resources

• Access to jobs

• Access to large areas of land to avoid overpopulation

• An area with a high crime rate

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of living by the Nile River in Egypt.

• Access to water

• Access to good farm land

• Access to trade

• Yearly flooding

This element of a map is used explain what symbols on the map mean.

• Title

• Compass Rose

• Year

• Map Legend/ Map Key

This type of map shows landforms like deserts, mountains and forested areas.

• Physical Map

• Thematic Map

• Political Map

• Road Map

Humans do not populate in large

numbers in

• areas that are too wet

• areas that are too dry

• areas that are too cold

• areas that are too high in elevation

• all of the above