History Quiz #2 Geography

What is geography?

• Geography is the study of animal behavior.
• Geography focuses on landforms.

• Geography is the study of historical events.

• Geography is the study of the Earth's physical and cultural features.

landforms are...

• Natural features of the land's surface.

• Only found in urban areas.
• Always visible from space.
• Artificial structures built by humans.

Climate and weather are basically the same thing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When we talk about environment, what does that mean?

• The environment is a concept that only includes climate change and pollution.
• The environment is solely about human-made structures.

• The environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally, including the air, water, land, and ecosystems.
• The environment only refers to urban areas and cities.

What are the TWO main branches of geography?

• Cultural geography and Economic geography
• Urban geography and Environmental geography
• Physical geography and Human geography
• Human geography and Political geography

What is human geography?

• Human geography is the branch of geography that deals with human activities, cultures, and their relationship with the environment.
• Human geography is a branch of biology that examines human anatomy.
• Human geography is the study of animal behavior in urban areas.
• Human geography focuses solely on physical landscapes.

What is physical geography?

• Physical geography focuses on human activities and cultures.
• Physical geography is the study of historical events and timelines.
• Physical geography examines the economic systems of different regions.
• Physical geography studies the Earth's natural features and processes.

What is a region?

• A region is an area with specific characteristics.

• A region is a color in the spectrum.
• A region is a single point in space.
• A region is a type of land feature.

Early people settled in places that were rich in resources. What are resources?

• Resources are items that have no value to people.
• Resources are materials or substances that are useful or valuable to people.
• Resources are only found in urban areas.
• Resources are always harmful to the environment.

What is the single most important resource to a group of settlers to ensure survival?

• wildlife

• wood

• Water
• vegetation