Unit 1 Review

What is physical geography?

• It studies the Earth's natural features and processes.

• It focuses on human activities and cultures.

• The study of historical events and their impacts.

• The economic systems of different regions.

What is absolute location?

• It refers to a general area on a map.

• It ss the precise geographic coordinates of a place.

• It is determined by the local time zone.

• It is the distance from one place to another.

What is relative location?

• It is the position of a place in relation to other places.

• It describes the climate of a specific area.

• It is the distance from the equator to a location.

• It refers to the exact coordinates of a place.

What does movement refer to in geography?

• It refers to the physical geography of landforms.

• It is the study of climate patterns in different regions.

• It describes the static distribution of populations.

• It refers to the flow of people, goods, and ideas between locations.

What does a topographic map show?

• It shows weather patterns.

• It shows elevation and landforms of an area.

• It shows population density.

• It shows historical landmarks.

What is the purpose of a map key or legend?

• To provide a historical context of the area.
• To indicate the scale of the map.
• To show the direction of north on the map.
• The purpose of a map key or legend is to explain the symbols and colors used on the map.

What does a compass rose indicate?

• Directions on a map.

• The distance between locations.

• The weather conditions.

• A compass rose is used to measure elevation.

What is the function of a map scale?

• To indicate the type of terrain represented on the map.
• The function of a map scale is to represent the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground.
• To show the elevation of landforms on the map.
• To provide a legend for symbols used on the map.

What are regions in geography?

• Regions are only defined by climate conditions.
• Regions are synonymous with countries.
• Regions in geography are areas defined by specific characteristics, such as physical features, cultural traits, or political boundaries.
• Regions are determined solely by economic factors.

What are formal regions?

• Formal regions are based on personal opinions.
• Formal regions are areas with no defined boundaries.
• Formal regions are determined by cultural practices.
• Formal regions are areas defined by specific, measurable characteristics.