Unit 1 Study Guide

A primary source is a direct or firsthand evidence about an event, object, person, or work of art. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A diary entry

• A history textbook

• A newspaper article summarizing past events

• A biography

What is a secondary source?

• A primary document or physical object

• An original research article

• A document that interprets or analyzes primary sources

• A firsthand account of an event

An artifact is a man-made object of cultural or historical interest. Which of the following is an example of an artifact?

• A natural rock formation

• A painting from the Renaissance

• A modern skyscraper

• A fossilized dinosaur bone

A fossil is a preserved remain or trace of a once-living organism. Which of the following is an example of a fossil?

• A dinosaur bone

• A modern-day leaf

• A plastic bottle

• A piece of wood

What is “History”?

• A record of past events

• A fictional narrative

• A scientific theory

• A mathematical equation

What is Geography?

• The study of Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.

• The study of celestial bodies and the universe.

• The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.

• The study of chemical substances and their interactions.

What is the difference between Human Geography and Physical Geography?

• Human Geography focuses on the study of human activities and their impact on the environment, while Physical Geography studies natural features and processes.

• Human Geography is concerned with the physical features of the Earth, whereas Physical Geography deals with human societies.

• Human Geography and Physical Geography both study the same aspects of the Earth.

• Human Geography is a branch of Physical Geography.

Which of the following terms refers to natural features of the Earth's surface?

• Landforms

• Climate

• Environment

• Resources

• Region

Identify the continents and oceans on a map.

• Asia, Pacific Ocean

• Europe, Atlantic Ocean

• Africa, Indian Ocean

• Australia, Arctic Ocean

Latitude and longitude lines are imaginary lines on the Earth's surface. What is the degree range of each?

• 0 to 90 degrees for latitude and 0 to 180 degrees for longitude

• 0 to 180 degrees for latitude and 0 to 90 degrees for longitude

• 0 to 360 degrees for both latitude and longitude

• 0 to 90 degrees for both latitude and longitude