Social Studies Vocab Quiz

What is the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments?

• Geography

• Topography

• Latitude

• Longitude

What is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator, expressed in degrees?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Topography

• Geography

What is the measurement of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, expressed in degrees?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Topography

• Geography

What is the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including mountains, valleys, and bodies of water?

• Geography

• Topography

• Latitude

• Longitude

What is the art and science of making maps, including the representation of physical features?

• Climate

• Cartography

• Geopolitics

• Urbanization

Which term describes the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area?

• Biodiversity

• Ecosystem

• Climate

• Migration

What is the ability to maintain ecological balance and resource use without depletion called?

• Geopolitics

• Sustainability

• Demography

• Bureaucracy

What is the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another called?

• Geopolitics

• Cultural Diffusion

• Demography

• Legislation

What is the study of the effects of geography on international politics and international relations?

• Cartography

• Geopolitics

• Urbanization

• Migration

What is the distribution of resources among various projects or business units, critical for effective management in geography?

• Resource Allocation

• Sustainability

• Bureaucracy

• Legislation