Geography Quiz

What is one of the benefits of using Global Positioning Systems (GPS)?

• Improved navigation and mapping

• Increased fuel consumption

• Decreased communication

• Reduced travel time

Which type of region is defined by shared characteristics such as climate or culture?

• Formal Region

• Functional Region

• Perceptual Region

• Economic Region

What is an example of how human activity impacts ecosystems?

• Deforestation

• Increased rainfall

• Mountain formation

• Ocean currents

Which of the following is a physical factor in geography?

• Climate

• Population density

• Political boundaries

• Economic systems

What does the lithosphere refer to?

• Earth’s crust and landforms

• Weather and climate

• Living organisms

• Ocean currents

Which sphere includes phenomena like volcanoes or rivers?

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

What tool is used to understand trends in temperature and rainfall?

• Barometer

• Climatograph

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

What is an example of adaptation in human-environment interaction?

• Building dams

• Rerouting waterways

• Using solar panels

• Deforestation

What is a push factor in population geography?

• Better job opportunities

• Safety

• War

• Cultural attractions

What type of farming is done on a small scale for personal use?

• Commercial farming

• Subsistence farming

• Industrial farming

• Organic farming