EXAM Unit 1 The World in Spatial Patterns

What is an example of physical geography?

• dams

• cities

• mountains

• railroad tracks

What is an example of human geography?

• trees

• cities

• rivers

• valleys

People and the environment can have an effect on one another.

• True

• False

Which of the following are environmental factors? Select TWO correct answers.

• Education

• Climate

• Language

• Jobs

• Natural resources

The concept of "place" in geography refers to:

• The physical characteristics of a location

• The human and physical characteristics of a location

• The latitude and longitude of a location

• The economic activities in a location

What is the primary focus of physical geography?

• The study of political boundaries

• The analysis of economic systems

• The examination of natural features and processes

• The exploration of cultural practices

What is the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create?

• Meteorology

• Biology

• Ecology

• Geography

Geographers use the theme of _______ to describe what an area is like

• Location

• Place

• Physical

• Movement

What are the two categories we separate World Geography into?

• North and South Geography

• Positive and Negative Geography

• Human and Physical Geography

• Latitude and Longitude Geography

Which of the following is a tool commonly used by geographers to represent the Earth's surface?

• Thermometer

• Map

• Microscope

• Calculator