Unit 1: Geography Test Review

Physical geography primarily focuses on –

• studying cultures and societies.

• examining landforms and geological processes.

• analyzing climate patterns.

• assessing natural resource management.

Absolute location refers to –

• A place's position in relation to other places.

• The physical characteristics of a place.

• The exact coordinates of a place on Earth.

• The flow of people, goods, ideas, and information.

Geographers describe relative location by –

• giving the exact coordinates of a place.

• describing physical features of a place.

• comparing a place's position to other places.

• studying the movement of people and goods.

The theme of "Movement" in geography refers to the –

• flow of people, goods, ideas, and information across the Earth's surface.

• physical features and people that make a location unique.

• ways humans adapt to, modify, and depend on their surroundings.

• ways in which humans use exercise to stay healthy.

A __________ map would be ideal for hiking and exploring nature.

The map above of El Salvador is best described as a –

• Topographic Map

• Mental Map

• Political Map

• Thematic Map

What does a map key or legend typically show?

• The cardinal directions

• The scale of the map

• Latitude and longitude lines

• Symbols and their meanings

What does the compass rose on a map indicate?

• A) The elevation and terrain

• B) The population density

• C) The cardinal directions

• D) The climate and vegetation

How can you estimate distances between places on a map?

• A) By using the map key

• B) By reading latitude and longitude

• C) By understanding the compass rose

• D) By using the map scale

In geography, the world is divided into regions in order to -

• Make it harder to study different areas.

• Better understand and compare different areas.

• Confuse people about different parts of the world.

• Prevent cultural understanding.