Geography and Culture Quiz

What is the term for the way humans adapt to and modify their environment?

• Cultural Diffusion

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Urbanization

• Globalization

Which type of map would you use to find the elevation of a mountain?

• Political Map

• Climate Map

• Physical Map

• Road Map

Which of the following is a cultural practice?

• Photosynthesis

• Migration

• Celebrating a festival

• Erosion

How does geography impact culture?

• It determines the color of the sky.

• It influences the types of food people eat.

• It changes the laws of physics.

• It has no impact on culture.

Which of the following is a topographical feature?

• Language

• Mountain

• Currency

• Internet

What is the main purpose of cartography?

• To study the stars

• To create maps

• To write novels

• To build houses

What is an example of absolute location?

• Next to the library

• 40° N, 74° W

• Near the river

• Across the street

Which of the following is a cardinal direction?

• Up

• Down

• East

• Left

What is a biome?

• A type of map

• A large community of plants and animals

• A weather pattern

• A cultural festival

What is deforestation?

• Planting trees

• Cutting down trees

• Building roads

• Creating parks