Intro to Geography Test

Which map shows boundaries between states and countries?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Thematic map

Which map shows shape of the Earth's land and water features?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Thematic map

Which map emphasizes one idea/type of information?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Thematic map

What is a mathematical formula used to represent the curved surface of the Earth on a flat map?

• Map projection

• Distortion

• Region

• Relative location

Distortion is the misrepresentation of _____ or direction.

Physical geography is the study of _____.

• Earth's movement and development

• Earth's physical features

• People's activities and relationships to the culture and physical environment

• People's exclusive interaction with the physical environment

Human geography is the study of _____.

• Earth's movement and development

• Earth's physical features

• People's activities and relationships to the culture and physical environment

• People's exclusive interaction with the physical environment

Which is an example of relative location?

• KHS is down the street from H.E.B.

• 2701 Kingwood Drive

Which is an example of absolute location?

• KHS is down the street from H.E.B.

• 2701 Kingwood Drive

The common characteristics that define of a region are _____ or ______.