Unit 1 Geography Test Review

This varies of the animals & vegetation that exists in an area.

• Perceptual Region

• Physical Map

• Functional Region

• Political Map

• Biomes

The breaking down of materials into smaller pieces.

• Political Map

• Biomes

• Perceptual Region

• Functional Region

• Weathering

Because Earth does this every 24 hours, we have day & night.

• Functional Region

• Rotation

• Perceptual Region

• Biomes

• Political Map

This type of boundary is known for causing earthquakes.

• Perceptual Region

• Functional Region

• Transform

• Political Map

• Biomes

This is the layering of information that geographers & others can then use to make better decisions.

• Political Map

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Biomes

• Functional Region

• Perceptual Region

This area is centered around a central location & shows connection through things like transportation.

• Political Map

• Functional Region

• Perceptual Region

• Biomes

• Physical Map

This layer is home of all living things on Earth. Ex = humans

• Biomes

• Biosphere

• Political Map

• Perceptual Region

• Functional Region

Refers to part that is made up of water

• Hydrosphere

• Functional Region

• Perceptual Region

• Biomes

• Political Map

This type of boundary can cause volcanic eruptions.

• Biomes

• Functional Region

• Perceptual Region

• Convergent

• Political Map

These are all factors that can affect a place’s climate.

• MELCOW

• Perceptual Region

• Biomes

• Functional Region

• Political Map