S.W. Geography Week 1

What is the study of geography primarily concerned with?

• Earth and its people

• Stars and planets

• Animals and their habitats

• Oceans and seas

Which of the following is NOT a tool used by geographers to understand spatial terms?

• Maps

• Globes

• Telescopes

• Graphs

What do geographers analyze to understand geography?

• Location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region

• Weather patterns, climate change, and natural disasters

• Animal migration, plant growth, and soil composition

• Economic trends, political systems, and cultural practices

How do geographers help communities?

• By building houses

• By making claims to solve problems

• By teaching geography in schools

• By planting trees

What is an example of a physical characteristic used to organize regions?

• Landforms

• Population

• Culture

• Language

What is the term for the exact location of a place using a grid system?

• Relative location

• Absolute location

• Imaginary borders

• Political boundaries

Why do people sometimes move to new places?

• To find better jobs, more freedom, or different resources

• To escape from animals

• To explore new planets

• To avoid paying taxes