5 Themes of Geography and Population/ Migration Vocabulary Quiz

What is the study of geography primarily concerned with?

• The study of stars and planets

• The study of places on Earth and the relationships between people and their environments

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of chemical reactions

Which of the following is an example of absolute location?

• Next to the library

• 7260 Highland Creek Pkwy

• Near the river

• Across from the park

What does the theme of "Place" in geography describe?

• The movement of people and goods

• The exact location of a place

• What a place looks like, including landforms and man-made buildings

• The common characteristics of an area

Which of the following is a physical feature?

• A bridge

• A skyscraper

• A mountain

• A road

What does "Human Environment Interaction" describe?

• The movement of ideas

• How humans interact with the environment

• The exact location of a place

• The common characteristics of a region

Which of the following is an example of a rural community?

• Downtown area with skyscrapers

• A neighborhood with houses and backyards

• Farmland with lots of land and few neighbors

• A busy shopping mall

What is the term for the process of relocating to a new region or place?

• Immigration

• Migration

• Urbanization

• Colonization

Which of the following is a push factor for migration?

• More job opportunities

• War

• Better education

• Pleasant climate

What is the term for a person who flees their country for safety?

• Immigrant

• Refugee

• Tourist

• Expatriate

Which theme of geography describes how people, goods, and ideas move throughout an area?

• Place

• Location

• Movement

• Region