Exploring Geography Concepts

What is the study of Earth's physical features called?

• Oceanography

• Physical geography

• Meteorology

• Geology

Name the largest desert in the world.

• Antarctic Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term.

• Weather is determined by geography; climate is influenced by culture.

• Weather is the average temperature; climate is the daily forecast.

• Weather changes every season; climate remains constant throughout the year.

Identify one major mountain range in the world.

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Andes

What is the term for the movement of people from one place to another?

• transportation

• relocation

• migration

• displacement

Define urbanization.

• Urbanization is the decline of urban areas due to population loss.

• Urbanization refers to the increase in agricultural activities in rural regions.

• Urbanization is the process of building rural communities in urban settings.

• Urbanization is the process of population shift from rural to urban areas, leading to the growth of cities.

What are the four main types of map projections?

• Flat, 3D, Interactive, Static

• Linear, Circular, Radial, Spherical

• Cylindrical, Conic, Azimuthal, Interruption

• Topographic, Geographic, Thematic, Relief

How do you read a topographic map?

• Understand contour lines, identify features, use scale and legend.

• Focus only on colors

• Ignore elevation changes

• Use only GPS coordinates

What is the significance of the equator?

• The equator is a line of longitude that measures time zones.

• The equator is significant for marking the boundaries of countries.

• The equator is the longest river in the world.

• The equator is significant for dividing the Earth into hemispheres and influencing climate.

Name one renewable natural resource.

• Natural gas

• Nuclear energy

• Solar energy

• Coal