Five Themes of Geography Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a physical characteristic?

• Language

• Climate

• Religion

• Architecture

Which of the following is an example of a human characteristic?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Buildings

• Climate

What is the main question addressed by the theme of location in geography?

• What is the climate like?

• Where are we?

• What languages are spoken?

• What is the population?

Which of the following is NOT a physical characteristic?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Climate

• Language

What is the difference between absolute and relative location?

• Absolute location is fixed, while relative location is based on surroundings.

• Absolute location is based on surroundings, while relative location is fixed.

• Absolute location is always changing, while relative location is fixed.

• Absolute location is based on human characteristics, while relative location is based on physical characteristics.

Which of the following best describes relative location?

• It is a fixed point on the Earth's surface.

• It is described by landmarks, time, directions, or distance from one place to another.

• It is determined by latitude and longitude.

• It is the same as absolute location.

Which of the following is an example of a relative location?

• 40° N, 74° W

• 123 Main Street

• Next to the post office

• 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

How do humans adapt to the environment?

• By modifying it

• By ignoring it

• By adapting their behavior

• By destroying it

What is one way people interact with each other through movement?

• By staying in one place

• By traveling

• By ignoring each other

• By isolating themselves

What are some examples of how people interact with each other through movement?

• Travel, Trade, E-Mail

• Isolation, Ignorance, Silence

• Staying home, Avoiding, Hiding

• None of the above