OVMS Geography Quiz

What is absolute location?

• The exact location on Earth

• The location in relation to another place

• The physical features of a place

• The human features of a place

What are human features of a place?

• Languages, buildings, religion, holidays, etc.

• Landmasses, bodies of water, and climate

• The exact location on Earth

• The location in relation to another place

How do people interact with the environment?

• By using the environment for various purposes

• By changing the environment to suit their needs

• By adapting or reacting to the environment

• All of the above

What factors affect the movement of people?

• Jobs, living by extended family, climate preferences, safety, etc.

• Supply and demand

• Talking, sending letters, e-mail, texting, internet, Skype, etc.

• All of the above

What defines a region?

• Physical or human characteristics that are common to an area

• The exact location on Earth

• The location in relation to another place

• The economic factors of a place

What is the term for the exact location on Earth?

• Region

• Relative location

• Absolute location

• Economic factors

What are some ways in which humans adapt to their environment?

• By building shelters

• By wearing appropriate clothing

• By developing farming techniques

• All of the above

What factors influence the distribution of population?

• Availability of resources

• Climate and weather

• Political stability

• All of the above

What are physical features of a place?

• Landmasses, bodies of water, and climate

• Languages, buildings, religion, holidays, etc.

• The exact location on Earth

• The location in relation to another place

What is relative location?

• The location in relation to another place

• The exact location on Earth

• The physical features of a place

• The human features of a place