Geography Quiz

What is the study of the special physical and human characteristics of a place or region?

• A. Geology

• B. Geography

• C. Anthropology

• D. Sociology

What does the term 'physical surroundings' refer to?

• A. Climate

• B. Landforms

• C. Ecosystems

• D. Vegetation

What is an area with common characteristics that make it different from surrounding areas?

• A. Region

• B. Continent

• C. Country

• D. State

What is the term for all of an area's plants and animals together with the non-living parts of their environment?

• A. Ecosystem

• B. Biosphere

• C. Habitat

• D. Biodiversity

What is the movement of people called?

• A. Migration

• B. Immigration

• C. Emigration

• D. Demography

What is an increase in people living or working in cities called?

• A. Urbanization

• B. Suburbanization

• C. Ruralization

• D. Gentrification

Which is the second largest state in both size and population?

• A. California

• B. Texas

• C. Florida

• D. New York

What are natural shapes on Earth's surface, such as mountains, hills, and valleys, called?

• A. Landforms

• B. Ecosystems

• C. Biomes

• D. Plateaus