Studies Weekly: Geography Quiz

What are we studying when we ask questions about various places around the world?

• Cartograophy

• Geography

• Social Studies

• Biology

What theme of geography helps us understand what a location is like?

• location

• region

• place

• movement

The words "close," "near," "above," and "below" can be used to describe _________.

• relative location

• absolute location

• coordinate grid

Is this an absolute location or relative location?

Hamilton Elementary School is located at

2245 E 11th St, Stockton, CA 95206

• absolute

• relative

What characteristics are part of the NATURAL environment?

• Human

• Physical

What theme refers to the relationship between people and the environment?

• place

• location

• human-environment interaction

• movement

Movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions is called what?

• transportation

• migration

• flying

• by car

What is a PHYSICAL characteristic that regions can share?

• large lake

• large soda

• long bridge

• long hair

What theme describes an area with unifying characteristics?

• Continent
• Region
• Country
• City

Why do people modify their environment?

• To meet their basic needs

• To increase stress and discomfort
• To limit personal space