Introduction to Geography

Geography means "Earth writing," from what language did the word originate?

• Latin

• Arabic

• Greek

• Portuguese

There are three main types of Geography.

• True

• False

Look at the maps below and choose the topographic map.

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Human Geography deals with the study and understanding of the earth’s surface, atmosphere, water and the animals that live on the surface.

• True

• False

"1 cm = 10 km is an example of a ______________ scale.

• ratio

• linear

• representative fraction

• statement

Maps are illustrations or representation usually on a flat surface of the whole or a part of an area.

• True

• False

The map element shown above is a

• border

• scale

• compass rose

• legend

What map element is shown in the illustration?

• scale

• key

• border

• compass rose

The campsite on the legend is represented by

• the letter P written in black

• a black dotted line

• a blue tent

• a black triangular flag

On a map the colour blue is usually used to represent:

• mountainous areas

• Forested areas

• road ways

• bodies of water