Chapter 1 Test

What is history?

• the study of different types of government

• study of how decisions about distribution of resources are made

• study of physical features and how humans interact with them

• story of the past that shapes our world today

What is geography?

• story of the past that shapes our world today

• the study of different types of government

• study of how decisions about distribution of resources are made

• study of physical features and how humans interact with them

What kind of relationship do humans and their environment have?

• humans are influenced by their environments

• the environment never changes, so humans do not have to adapt to it

• the environment is not influenced by humans and their actions

• humans must adapt to their environment

True or False? Absolute location uses latitude and longitude to find a location.

• True

• False

True or False? Relative location uses latitude and longitude to find a location.

• True

• False

True or False? Latitude measures the distance from the equator, while longitude measures distance from the Prime Meridian.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of human geography?

• customs practiced

• spoken languages

• mountain height

• belief systems

Which of the following would be considered a physical geography characteristic of Russia?

• Slavic languages

• diverse traditions and customs

• Volga River length

• densely populated urban areas

True or False? A farmer who wants to expand his growing capacity will not effect the environment.

• True

• False

Pizza was first invented in 1889 Italy. The first pizzeria in America was opened by an Italian immigrant in New York City in 1905. Which statement BEST explains these events?

• People and ideas travel across the world.

• Food inventions take a long time to be accepted.