World Geography - Key Concepts

What is the definition of geography?

• The study of historical events

• The study of Earth's features

• The study of space and stars

• The study of literature and culture

Why is geography important in understanding world history?

• It helps us study literature and culture

• It helps us understand how physical and human factors shape historical events

• It focuses on space and stars

• It explores historical events exclusively

Which theme of geography focuses on areas with common features?

• Place

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Location

• Region

What is an example of human characteristics of a place?

• The Sahara Desert's vast sand dunes

• Tokyo's vibrant urban culture

• The Andes Mountains

• The tropical climate zone

Provide an example of a region.

• The Sahara Desert

• Western Europe

• The Silk Road

• The Pacific Ocean

What is the largest continent on Earth?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• Australia

What do latitude lines measure?

• Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

• Distance north or south of the equator

• Altitude above sea level

• Distance from the North Pole

Explain how coordinates work using latitude and longitude.

• Latitude measures east-west, and longitude measures north-south.

• Latitude measures north-south, and longitude measures east-west.

• Both latitude and longitude measure distance from the North Pole.

• Both latitude and longitude measure distance from the equator.

What is the main difference between maps and globes?

• Maps are flat, while globes are three-dimensional.

• Maps are larger, while globes are smaller.

• Maps are more detailed, while globes are simplified.

• Maps are ancient, while globes are modern.

Name one type of map that shows boundaries and countries.

• Physical maps

• Thematic maps

• Political maps

• Globe maps