Exploring Geography: Quiz for Students

Name: ____________

What class period are you in?

What does the map scale represent?

• The type of map being used

• The distance on the map compared to the distance on the ground

• The elevation of the land

• The direction of north

What is the purpose of a map legend?

• To show the scale of the map

• To provide a key to the symbols used on the map

• To indicate the map's orientation

• To display the map's title

Which of the following best describes the theme of "Place" in geography?

• The physical and human characteristics that make a location unique

• The movement of people, goods, and ideas

• The way people adapt to their environment

• The exact coordinates of a location

Which theme of geography would you use to analyze trade routes?

• Place

• Region

• Movement

• Location

Which of the following is an example of "Region" in the Five Themes of Geography?

• The Southwest

• The concept of latitude and longitude

• The migration of birds

• The climate of a specific city

Which of the following is an example of "Location" in the Five Themes of Geography?

• The cultural practices of a community

• The map coordinates of Paris, France

• The economic activities in a region

• The migration patterns of animals

"Colorado is north of New Mexico"

This sentence is an example of ______________.

• Place
• Absolute Location
• Region
• Relative Location

Wilson Memorial High School is at 189 Hornet Rd, Fishersville, VA 22939.

This address is an example of _______________.

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Place

• Region