ELEC 470 Geography Quiz

What is geography the study of?

• The study of maps only

• The physical features of the earth and their impact on humans

• The history of human civilizations

• The study of rock layers and patterns

What does the geography theme "location" refer to?

• The climate of a place

• Where economic activities take place

• Where a place is located on a map

• The movement of people to a place

Which of the following best defines "relative location"?

• A place's coordinates on a GPS device

• The precise point where a place is located on Earth

• A place's location in relation to another place

• The distance a place is from the equator

What are lines of latitude and longitude collectively known as?

• Equators

• Meridians

• Coordinates

• Axes

Which direction do lines of latitude circle the Earth?

• From north to south

• From east to west

• From top to bottom

• From left to right

What does the theme of "place" describe in geography?

• Only the human-made features of a location

• Only the physical characteristics of a location

• The characteristics of a location, including both physical and human-made

• The economic activities of a location

What is an important question to ask about the geography theme of "movement"?

• How does weather move across the globe?

• How does new information or ideas impact a location after it's transferred?

• Why do rivers flow in certain directions?

• How do animals migrate seasonally?

Humans have changed the environment to fit their what?

• Ideas

• Needs

• Desires

• Technology

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

• Location

• Place

• Climate

• Movement

What is constantly changing as humans and the environment react to each other?

• Human needs

• Environmental laws

• The relationship between humans and the environment

• Geographic boundaries