Practice Geography Quiz Chapter 1

Drawing Conclusions: How might geographers' knowledge of human systems benefit people?

• By improving urban planning and resource management

• By increasing the cost of living

• By decreasing cultural awareness

• By limiting technological advancements

What are the major branches of geography? CHOOSE TWO

• physical geography

• human geography

• meteorology

• cartography

• geographic information systems (GIS)

What does a human geographer study?

• Physical features of the Earth

• Human societies and their relationships with the environment

• Atmospheric phenomena

• Biological aspects of living organisms

How might human geographers studying the effects of population growth gather information for their research?

• Conducting surveys and interviews

• Analyzing satellite imagery

• Reviewing historical population data

• All of the above

Which of the following is not a branch of geography?

• Physical geography

• Human geography

• Meteorology

• Astrology

Predicting Consequences: What might happen if an economic geographer did not interview citizens when preparing a city transportation plan?

• The plan may not fully address the needs of the community

• The plan could be more cost-effective

• The plan might receive widespread community support

• No significant impact on the plan's effectiveness

Making Inferences: What kinds of geographers might be employed by a manufacturing company?

• Physical geographers

• Human geographers

• Economic geographers

• All of the above

Making Generalizations: How does the study of other disciplines help geographers in their work as countries become increasingly interdependent?

• By providing diverse perspectives and tools

• It does not help

• By focusing solely on geographical data

• By reducing the need for international cooperation

Research Methods: As a geographer working on a plan for a new community center, which of the following research methods would you most likely use?

• Surveys and questionnaires

• Field observations

• Statistical data analysis

• All of the above

How do geographers use the elements of geography to study the earth?

• By analyzing spatial information and physical processes

• By studying political science

• By examining economic data

• By observing astronomical events