Introduction to Geography

The four cardinal directions are north, south, west, and _____.

• latitude

• east

• longitude

The longest and shortest days of the year occur during the...

• soltice

• equinox

• spring

An area defined by shared physical or human features describes the geographic theme...

• location

• region

• movement

Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?

• glass

• cotton

• coal

The movement of people from rural areas to cities is called...

• urbanization

• deforestation

• manufacturing

Cultural diffusion is the spreading and mixing of cultural _____ and practices from society to another.

• stereotypes

• myths

• beliefs

The study of the Earth's features including the relationship between people and their environment is called...

• geology

• astronomy

• geography

Mountains, rivers, and the culture of New Mexico are all part of which geographic theme?

• region

• place

• location

A community of living organisms such as plants and animals interacting with their physical environment...

• climate

• ecosystem

• weather

The removal of plants and trees for agricultural or urban use is called ________.

• desertification

• urbanization

• deforestation