Geography Assessment Quiz

What is the definition of geography?

• The study of the Earth's physical features

• The study of the Earth's weather patterns

• The study of the Earth's history

• The study of the Earth's population

What are the two branches of geography?

• Physical geography and human geography

• Geology and meteorology

• Biology and anthropology

• History and sociology

Which elements are found on a map?

• Title, legend, compass rose, cardinal directions

• Temperature, precipitation, wind speed, humidity

• Rivers, mountains, forests, deserts

• Cities, roads, airports, landmarks

What is the difference between absolute and relative location?

• Absolute location is the exact coordinates of a place, while relative location is its position compared to other places

• Absolute location is the general area of a place, while relative location is its exact coordinates

• Absolute location is the distance between two places, while relative location is the direction between two places

• Absolute location is the physical features of a place, while relative location is its climate

Which major parallel divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

Which major meridian divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

Which continents are found on a map projection?

• North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania/Australia, Antarctica

• North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica

• North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica

• North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia

Which oceans are found on a map projection?

• Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, Southern

• Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic

• Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern

• Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Southern

What are some strategies for effectively communicating locations and geographic information to others?

• Using maps, diagrams, and written instructions

• Using mathematical equations and formulas

• Using scientific experiments and observations

• Using historical documents and artifacts

What is the difference between absolute and relative location?

• Absolute location is the exact coordinates of a place, while relative location is its position compared to other places

• Absolute location is the general area of a place, while relative location is its exact coordinates

• Absolute location is the distance between two places, while relative location is the direction between two places

• Absolute location is the physical features of a place, while relative location is its climate