Geography Terms 2 Quiz for Grade 6

What is the definition of a geographer?

• A person who studies the stars and planets.

• A person who studies the Earth's physical features and human activity.

• A person who studies ancient civilizations.

• A person who studies marine life.

What is a savanna?

• A dense forest with high rainfall.

• A dry, barren area of land covered with sand.

• A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees.

• A wetland area with a lot of water and vegetation.

What does it mean for a country to be landlocked?

• It is surrounded by water on all sides.

• It has no access to the ocean or sea.

• It is located on an island.

• It has a large desert area.

What is the Sahel?

• A mountain range in South America.

• A desert in North America.

• A semi-arid region in Africa between the Sahara and the savanna.

• A rainforest in Asia.

What is an escarpment?

• A flat, low-lying area of land.

• A steep slope or long cliff that occurs from erosion or faulting.

• A large body of water surrounded by land.

• A small hill or mound.

Which of the following best describes the role of geographers?

• They design buildings and structures.

• They study the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.

• They explore outer space and study celestial bodies.

• They analyze economic trends and financial markets.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a savanna?

• Heavy snowfall throughout the year.

• Dense tree cover and high humidity.

• Seasonal rainfall and scattered trees.

• Permanent ice and snow cover.

Why might being landlocked be a disadvantage for a country?

• It limits access to fresh water resources.

• It restricts access to international trade routes via the sea.

• It increases the risk of volcanic eruptions.

• It causes frequent earthquakes.

What challenges does the Sahel region face?

• Frequent hurricanes and typhoons.

• Heavy industrial pollution.

• Desertification and limited water resources.

• Overpopulation and urban congestion.

How does an escarpment form?

• Through the accumulation of sand dunes.

• By the deposition of volcanic ash.

• Through erosion or faulting that creates a steep slope or cliff.

• By the melting of glaciers.