Geography of Texas

The text states "Migration is one of the ways people, ideas, and materials move." Which of the following is NOT considered migration?

• a statue being dedicated at a park

• ideas being shared on a video call

• a family moving to a new state for work

• building materials shipped to another country

The word “region” means an area _____

• found only in Texas

• that is off-limits to people

• with no natural resources

• with similar characteristics

Human-environment interaction means the relationship between

• groups of people

• maps and graphs

• people and the environment

• nature and physical features

The text states, "Relative location tells us where something is in relation to something else. The absolute location of a place is its exact location."

“The soccer field is near the basketball courts and picnic tables” is an example of ______

• relative location

• absolute location

The text states, "Relative location tells us where something is in relation to something else. The absolute location of a place is its exact location."

“The principal's office is in Room 102.” is an example of ______

• relative location

• absolute location

Which of the following is a way humans change their environment to meet their needs?

• snow falling on the mountains

• putting on snow pants on cold days

• building a tunnel through a mountain for a road

• moving to a warmer region

Which of these is NOT a physical characteristic of a place?

• a large lake in the middle of town

• a summer thunderstorm

• cedar trees growing in a field

• a 30 story building next to the highway

What is the name of someone who creates maps?

• teacher

• cartographer

• scientist

• map drawer

Look at the picture. What is the correct term for the map tool?

• map scale

• legend/key

• compass rose

• grid system

Look at the picture. What is the correct term for the map tool?

• map scale

• legend/key

• compass rose

• grid system