Introduction to Geography

What is "geography?"

• study of the mind

• planet we live on

• study of the Earth

What are the lines of latitude and longitude at O degrees?

• Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn

• Equator and Prime Meridian

• Equator and Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian and Tropic of Cancer

What is the definition of "relative location?"

• the exact coordinates of a certain spot on Earth

• the general description of where an area is on Earth

What is "desalination?"

• adding salt to water to put in the ocean

• method of removing salt from water by condensation to make fresh water

• what causes volcanoes to happen

What is the most common type of water on Earth?

• freshwater

• salt water

What type of earthquake fault lines has plates moving apart?

• divergent

• convergent

• subduction

What is NOT a layer of the Earth?

• Outer Core

• Inner Core

• Atmosphere

• Crust

What is the definition of Earth's "revolution?"

• it spins on it axis

• it spins around the sun

How many hours does it take the Earth to rotate on it axis?

• 7

• 12

• 20

• 24

What is NOT a main method of transporting people and goods around the world?

• trains

• airplanes

• jet skis

• boats