Maps & Geography Test

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1. What is geography?

• The study of mathematics and numbers
• The study of Earth's landscapes and environments
• The study of history and culture

Which of the following is NOT a theme of geography?

• Location
• Place
• Climate

What does a map scale help us understand?

• The actual distances between places on a map
• The population of an area on a map
• The state borders on a map

Which type of map shows natural features like mountains and rivers?

• Political map
• Physical map
• Time Zone Map

Which continent has the largest population?

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe

What is the largest ocean in the world?

• Atlantic Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Pacific Ocean

What is the purpose of map projections?

• To show the shape of the Earth's surface with contour lines
• To represent the globe on flat surfaces
• To indicate the precise distance between places

Which theme of civilization focuses on how people are organized in a society?

• Geography
• Religion
• Social Structure