Geography Quiz

What is the definition of location in geography?

• A unit of measurement for weight

• A method of measuring time

• A specific place or position on the Earth's surface.

• A type of weather pattern

Which of the following is an example of absolute location?

• The name of a city

• The coordinates of a specific address, such as latitude and longitude.

• The size of a country

• The distance between two landmarks

What is the definition of place in geography?

• A type of measurement used in geography

• A method of transportation in geography

• A type of weather phenomenon in geography

• A specific point or area on the Earth's surface that is identified and distinguished by physical and human characteristics.

Which of the following is an example of a physical characteristic of a place?

• Climate

• Government

• Language

• Population

What is the definition of human-environment interaction in geography?

• Human-environment interaction in geography refers to the ways in which humans interact with and impact the built environment.

• The interaction between humans and their environment in geography refers to the ways in which humans interact with and impact the natural environment.

• The interaction between humans and their environment in geography refers to the ways in which the environment impacts humans.

• Human-environment interaction in geography is the study of how humans and animals interact with each other in their natural environment.

Which of the following is an example of positive human-environment interaction?

• Burning fossil fuels to increase greenhouse gas emissions.

• Dumping toxic waste into rivers.

• Clearing forests for urban development.

• Planting trees to combat deforestation and improve air quality.

What is the definition of movement in geography?

• The process of erosion and weathering.

• The study of landforms and physical features.

• The measurement of distances between places.

• Mobility of people, goods, and ideas across the Earth's surface.

Which of the following is an example of movement?

• Sitting

• Walking

• Sleeping

• Running

What is the definition of region in geography?

• An area of land that has common features such as climate, language, culture, or history.

• A region is a unit of measurement for time.

• A region is a type of rock formation.

• A region is a type of animal found in the ocean.

Which of the following is an example of a formal region?

• City

• Mountain

• River

• Country