Geography of St. Mary's County Quiz

What body of water significantly influences the geography of St. Mary's County?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Chesapeake Bay

• Mississippi River

• Lake Erie

Which type of map would be most useful for understanding the elevation changes in St. Mary's County?

• Political map

• Climate map

• Topographic map

• Population density map

What is the primary reason for human settlement along rivers and bays in Maryland?

• Scenic views

• Access to water and transportation

• Protection from predators

• Cooler temperatures

Which economic activity has historically been important in St. Mary's County due to its geographic location?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Oil drilling

• Skiing

How might climate change potentially affect St. Mary's County?

• Increased snowfall

• Rising sea levels

• Expansion of deserts

• Formation of mountains

What is an example of human-environmental interaction in St. Mary's County?

• Tectonic plate movement

• Hurricane formation

• Oyster bed restoration in the Chesapeake Bay

• Solar flares affecting communication

Which factor would most likely cause migration to St. Mary's County?

• Volcanic eruption

• Job opportunities

• Extreme cold

• Language barriers

What type of map would best show the distribution of different crops grown in St. Mary's County?

• Physical map

• Road map

• Agricultural map

• Population map

How might population growth in St. Mary's County affect the environment?

• Increased biodiversity

• Rise in natural disasters

• Potential increase in pollution and land development

• Cooling of local climate

Which cultural group has historically influenced the geography of St. Mary's County?

• Inuit

• Maasai

• Native American (e.g., Piscataway)

• Aboriginal Australian