Geography Chapter 1 Test Review

What is the primary focus of geography?

• The study of historical events on Earth
• Analyzing chemical compositions of the Earth's surface
• Understanding the spatial aspects of Earth's features and cultures
• Investigating the behavior of celestial bodies

How does geography relate to changes on Earth's surface?

• Geography has no relation to changes on Earth's surface.
• Geographers study the Earth's surface only in its natural state.
• Geographers examine how cultural activities impact the Earth's physical characteristics.
• Geography focuses solely on the universe beyond Earth.

What are the two main areas of focus in the discipline of geography?

• Physical geography
• Human geography
• Environmental science
• Geopolitics

What common elements do physical geography and human geography share? (2)

• Use of a spatial perspective
• Study of historical events
• Emphasis on mathematical calculations
• Exploration of fictional places

Longitude is measured in degrees east or west of the

• Prime Meridian
• Tropic of Capricorn
• Equator
• Tropic of Cancer

Which of the following is NOT used by geographers to determine absolute location?

• latitude
• distance from the ocean
• the Prime Meridian
• the Equator

A geographer would most likely use GPS for which of the following tasks?

• to chart the growth of a city
• to study the ocean floor
• to provide detailed information about a location
• to determine whether or not a community needs to build a new school

What is Physical Landscape

• the scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.
• is the study of the chemistry, crystal structure and physical properties of the mineral constituents of rocks
• the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
• is the term used to describe the natural terrain at any one place on the planet.

What is cartography

• the study of the earth’s surface features
• the study of the coastal regions
• map making
• is the study of human activity and its relationship to the earth’s surface.

What is relative location

• is the location on the earth’s surface with reference to other places, taking into consideration features such as transportation access or terrain.
• refers to an exact point on the earth’s surface without regard to how that point is related to any other place.