Why is every place unique?

What is the term used to describe the name given to a place on Earth?

• Toponym

• Cartography

• Demonym

• Geonym

Who is the final arbiter in the U.S. for names on U.S. maps?

• U.S. Geological Survey

• National Geographic Society

• U.S. Census Bureau

• U.S. Department of the Interior

Why can place names be controversial?

• They can be offensive to certain groups, such as those with racial or ethnic connotations.

• They are difficult to pronounce.

• They are often too long.

• They are frequently changed.

What is the definition of 'Site' in geography?

• The location of a place relative to other places.

• The physical character of a place, such as topography or elevation.

• The cultural characteristics of a place.

• The economic activities of a place.

What does 'Situation' refer to in geography?

• The physical character of a place.

• The cultural characteristics of a place.

• The location of a place relative to other places.

• The economic activities of a place.

Which of the following statements is true about human interaction with a site?

• Humans cannot modify the characteristics of a site.

• Humans have the ability to modify the characteristics of a site.

• Humans can only modify the cultural characteristics of a site.

• Humans can only modify the economic activities of a site.

What is a cultural landscape?

• A combination of cultural, economic, and physical features

• A combination of physical and biological features

• A combination of economic and political features

• A combination of cultural and biological features

Which of the following is an example of a cultural feature?

• Language and religion

• Climate and vegetation

• Agriculture and industry

• Mountains and rivers

What distinguishes the southern California region from the north California region?

• Cultural landscape

• Physical landscape

• Economic landscape

• Political landscape

What is a Formal Region also called?

• Diverse region

• Uniform region

• Mixed region

• Varied region