Understanding Geography

What is physical geography?

• Physical geography is the study of human-made structures on Earth.

• Physical geography is the study of Earth's natural features and processes.

• Physical geography is the study of ancient civilizations.

• Physical geography is the study of celestial bodies in space.

Answer explanation

Physical geography is the study of Earth's natural features and processes, not human-made structures, ancient civilizations, or celestial bodies.

(a)   is an example of a physical feature found in physical geography.

• Great Wall of China
• Sahara Desert
• Amazon River
• Mount Everest

Answer explanation

Mount Everest is an example of a physical feature found in physical geography, being the highest mountain in the world.

What is human geography?

• Human geography is the study of ancient civilizations

• Human geography is the study of outer space

• Human geography is the study of the spatial organization of human activity and of people's relationships with their environments.

• Human geography is the study of rocks and minerals

Answer explanation

Human geography is the study of the spatial organization of human activity and of people's relationships with their environments.

Explain the difference between cultural geography and human geography.

• Cultural geography focuses on economic activities, while human geography focuses on political activities.

• Cultural geography examines historical events, while human geography examines future projections.

• Cultural geography studies physical landscapes, while human geography studies cultural landscapes.

• Cultural geography emphasizes cultural aspects, while human geography focuses on human activities and their spatial relationships.

Answer explanation

Cultural geography emphasizes cultural aspects, while human geography focuses on human activities and their spatial relationships.

What is cultural geography?

• Cultural geography is the study of mathematical patterns in nature.

• Cultural geography is the study of cultural products and norms and their variations across space and place.

• Cultural geography focuses on the study of animals and their habitats.

• Cultural geography is the study of physical geography only.

Answer explanation

Cultural geography is the study of cultural products and norms and their variations across space and place.

Economic geography studies the distribution of resources by (a)   .

• analyzing the impact of climate cha
• analyzing the spatial patterns of p
• studying the history of economic th
• focusing on political geography

Answer explanation

Economic geography studies the distribution of resources by analyzing the spatial patterns of production, consumption, and exchange of goods and services.

What is political geography concerned with?

• Economic aspects of politics and political processes

• Spatial aspects of politics and political processes

• Physical aspects of politics and political processes

• Historical aspects of politics and political processes

Answer explanation

Political geography is concerned with the spatial aspects of politics and political processes, focusing on the geographical factors that influence political behavior and decisions.

Give an example of a political boundary.

• The Great Wall of China

• The border between the United States and Canada.

• The Amazon River

• The equator

Answer explanation

The correct example of a political boundary is the border between the United States and Canada, as it separates two distinct countries.

How does environmental geography study the interaction between humans and their environment?

• By studying the impact of animals on the environment

• By analyzing the impact of human activities on the environment and how the environment affects human societies.

• By focusing solely on geological formations

• By analyzing the weather patterns without considering human influence

Answer explanation

Environmental geography studies the interaction between humans and their environment by analyzing the impact of human activities on the environment and how the environment affects human societies.

What are some examples of environmental issues studied in environmental geography?

• Climate change, deforestation, water pollution, air pollution, biodiversity loss, natural resource depletion

• Noise pollution, soil erosion

• Overpopulation, urbanization

• Industrialization, overfishing

Answer explanation

The correct examples of environmental issues studied in environmental geography include climate change, deforestation, water pollution, air pollution, biodiversity loss, and natural resource depletion.