Geography Quiz

What is the study of the earth's physical features and its people called?

• Biology

• Geography

• Chemistry

• Astronomy

Which theme of geography refers to the characteristics that make a location unique?

• Place

• Movement

• Region

• Location

Which theme of geography examines the relationships between people and their environments?

• Place

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Movement

• Region

Which theme of geography describes how people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another?

• Movement

• Place

• Region

• Location

Which theme of geography describes a group of places that have common physical, political, and cultural traits?

• Place

• Movement

• Region

• Location

What does "location" refer to?

• A way of finding places, either absolutely or relatively

• A method of measuring distances

• A type of map

• A form of transportation

What does "absolute location" refer to?

• An approximate area where a place is

• An exact point where a place is

• A general direction of a place

• A place's climate

What is an example of a relative location?

• 123 Main St, Springfield, MA

• Dupont Middle School is up the street from Chicopee High School

• 456 Elm St, Boston, MA

• 789 Oak St, New York, NY

What is the main difference between absolute and relative location?

• Absolute location is always changing

• Relative location is a specific address

• Absolute location is a specific address, while relative location is described in relation to another place

• Relative location uses GPS coordinates

What is a feature of Boston, MA?

• Rocky terrain

• Tall buildings

• No human residents

• Cold, windy climate