S1 GEOGRAPY TERM TEST 1 REVIEW SESSION

Which is the correct definition of the word GEOGRAPHY?

• Study of the physical environment.

• Study of the earth.

• Study of the stars and planets.

How many branches does the study of geography have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which branch of geography focuses on the study of the physical environment?

• HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

• PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

TRUE OR FALSE: The physical environment consists of all living and non-living things that are found naturally, as well as natural processes that happen on earth.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Select all components of the physical environment

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• settlement

• biosphere

• lithosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is the closest to land?

• TROPOSPHERE

• STRATOSPHERE

• MESOSPHERE

• THERMOSPHERE

• EXOSPHERE

Which layer of the atmosphere is FURTHEST FROM LAND?

• TROPOSPHERE

• STRATOSPHERE

• MESOSPHERE

• THERMOSPHERE

• EXOSPHERE

Which branch of geography involves the study of human life in the built environment?

• HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

• PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

(a)   refers to structures of buildings developed by people to shelter themselves from elements.

Geographical (a)   is an important idea that geographers make use to understand the world.