Geography Quiz for Grade 6

What does the word "geography" mean?

• Study of the Earth and its features

• Study of oceans only

• Study of ancient civilizations

What do we study in geography?

• History and religion

• Environment, people, and places

• Technology and science

Why do we study geography?

• To understand how people, places, and the environment are connected

• To predict the future of the Earth

• To study astronomy

What tools did geographers use in the past?

• Maps, compass, and measuring sticks

• Satellites and GPS

• Computers

What tools do geographers use today?

• Paper maps and atlases

• GPS, satellites, and GIS

• Compasses and measuring sticks

What is "latitude"?

• Distance north or south of the equator

• Height above sea level

• A kind of map

What is the air around us made of?

• Precipitation

• Atmosphere

• Clouds

What is "topography"?

• The features of an area, like mountains and rivers

• Distance from the equator

• The climate of a region

Why is it hot in the tropics?

• The sunlight is direct all year

• The land is flat

• It is close to the poles

Why are the poles cold?

• They are far from the sun

• They get less sunlight

• The land is very high