Updated Geography Chapter 1 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "Prime Meridian" refer to?

• The starting point for measuring latitude

• The starting point for measuring longitude

• A type of map projection

• A geographical region

Which of the following best defines "geography"?

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of the Earth and its peoples, places, and environments

• The study of historical events

• The study of physical fitness

"Spatial" refers to:

• The study of human behavior

• The arrangement of the Earth’s features in terms of location and relationships

• The measurement of time

• The analysis of economic systems

What is a "landscape"?

• A type of map

• The portion of the Earth’s surface visible from one location

• A geographical feature that cannot be seen

• A climate zone

The term "dynamic" means:

• Unchanging

• Always changing

• Static

• Predictable

"Relative location" describes:

• The exact coordinates of a place

• Where a place is compared to another place

• The physical characteristics of a place

• The climate of a region

Which of the following best describes "absolute location"?

• The general area where something is found

• The exact location of something using coordinates

• The location of a place in relation to another place

• A description of a place's landscape

Lines of latitude measure distance:

• From north to south of the equator

• From east to west of the Prime Meridian

• In a circular pattern

• From the Prime Meridian

"Longitude" lines run:

• From east to west of the Prime Meridian

• From north to south

• In a circular pattern

• Parallel to the Equator

A "region" is defined as:

• A single location with no characteristics

• A large area of water

• Two or more places that share characteristics

• A type of landform