Geography and Cartography Essentials

What is the term used to describe the exact position of a place on the Earth's surface?

• Relative location

• Functional region

• Absolute location

• Perceptual region

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

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Midwest

• A city subway system

• The Great Lakes

What are lines of latitude also known as?

• Meridians

• Parallels

• Longitudes

• Equators

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 themes of geography?

• Location

• Adaptation

• Place

• Movement

What does it mean to modify the environment in geographic terms?

• To completely change the natural landscape

• To adapt to the environment without changing it

• To make changes to the environment to better suit human needs

• To rely entirely on the environment for survival

What is the primary purpose of cartography?

• To study climate change

• To create and study maps

• To explore uncharted territories

• To predict weather patterns

Which of the following best describes a formal region?

• An area where a specific language is spoken

• An area defined by a common governmental system

• Both A and B

• An area centered around a specific landmark

What is the term for the imaginary line that runs around the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles?

• Prime Meridian

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

How do humans depend on the environment according to geographic principles?

• By altering natural landscapes to build cities

• By using technology to overcome environmental challenges

• By utilizing natural resources for food, shelter, and clothing

• By creating maps to understand the world better

What are lines of longitude also known as?

• Parallels

• Meridians

• Equators

• Latitudes