Geography of the U.S. - Introduction

What does the word "geography" mean?

• Study of stars and planets

• Describing the Earth

• Study of animals

• Describing the weather

Which of the following is a primary focus of geographers?

• Studying Earth's land, features, and people

• Studying ancient civilizations

• Studying the solar system

• Studying historical events

How can thinking like a geographer help us?

• By predicting future events

• By solving mathematical equations

• By learning new languages

• By locating places and understanding landmasses

Why might mountains make it hard for people to move from place to place?

• They are too cold

• They are difficult to climb and navigate

• They are too hot

• They are too flat

What might geographers study to understand where people choose to live?

• The climate of a region

• The history of a region

• The language spoken in a region

• The political system of a region

What is a globe?

• A flat map of the world

• A spherical model of Earth

• A book about geography

• A type of compass

How can learning about the geography of the United States help us?

• By improving our math skills

• By learning to speak English

• By learning to cook American food

• By better understanding the country's history

What do geographers study to understand how physical surroundings affect us?

• The history of a place

• The physical features like mountains and rivers

• The political boundaries

• The economic systems

Which of the following is NOT a focus of geography?

• Climate

• Landmasses

• Historical events

• Bodies of water

What skills will you learn in this geography lesson?

• How to cook traditional dishes

• How to read maps and globes

• How to write essays

• How to solve algebra problems