Geography Quiz

What is a thematic map?

• A map that shows the physical features of the earth's surface

• A map that gives general information about a typical theme or topic

• A map that shows human activities on earth's surface

• A map that shows political boundaries

What does physical geography study?

• The study of human activities on earth's surface

• The study of physical features of the earth's surface

• The study of population distribution

• The study of economic activities

What is human geography?

• The study of physical features of the earth's surface

• The study of human activities on earth's surface

• The study of animal habitats

• The study of climate patterns

What defines a region?

• An area with common features that sets it apart from another area

• An area with diverse features and no commonality

• An area defined by political boundaries

• An area defined by economic activities

What is population density?

• The total number of people in a country

• The number of people living in urban areas

• The average number of people in a square mile or square kilometer

• The number of people living in rural areas

What does the term "vegetation" refer to?

• All the animals of a place

• All the plants or plant life of a place

• All the minerals found in a place

• All the weather patterns of a place

What is a "natural resource"?

• Man-made materials used by living things

• Materials found in nature that are used by living things

• Weather patterns that affect living things

• Economic activities related to manufacturing

What does "climate" refer to?

• The daily temperature of a place

• The average weather of a particular area over a long period of time

• The amount of rainfall in a year

• The wind patterns of a region

Which of the following is an example of "precipitation"?

• Sunshine

• Wind

• Rain, snow, sleet, or hail

• Cloud formation

What does "economic activity" involve?

• Studying weather patterns

• Growing plants and trees

• Any action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services

• Observing animal behavior