Themes of Geography 1

Which hemisphere is South Africa located?

• northern

• western

• southern

• eastern

The word Geography comes from a _______ word.

• Italian

• British

• Greek

• English

An area that is defined based on peoples' perception of culture.

• Formal region

• Functional region

• perceptual region

An area organized around a central hub or focal point where the structures are related to a common activity.

• Formal region

• Functional region

• perceptual region

Explains location by using other areas as reference points.

• Absolute location

• Relative location

• Place

• Space

Which of the following is NOT an example of human characteristics?

• Culture

• Landforms

• Language

• Building Styles

An area defined by official boundaries.

• Formal region

• Functional region

• Vernacular (perceptual) region

Which of the following is an example of a longitude line?

• the equator

• the prime meridian

• the Northern Hemisphere

• 30 degrees N

Human and Environmental interaction deals with how people interact with each other

• True

• False

When we describe a place by saying "it has a beautiful lake and mountains in the background," we are describing it by its _____________________.

 

• Cultural Characteristics

• Physical Characeristics

• Human Characteristics

• All of the above