Unit 1 Quizs

What happens when you cross the International Date Line heading eastward?

• You move the clock forward one entire day.

• You move the clock back one entire day.

• The date remains the same.

• You change the time zone by one hour.

What are the key concepts geographers use to describe locations?

• Space, place, and region

• Latitude, longitude, and altitude

• Urban, rural, and suburban

• Natural, human, and economic

What is a place in geography?

• A place is a specific point on Earth, distinguished by a particular characteristic, occupying a unique geographic location.

• A place is a large area of land that is not defined by specific characteristics.

• A place refers to any location on Earth, regardless of its features.

• A place is a term used to describe a country or continent.

What is the difference between history and geography?

• History focuses on events and dates, while geography focuses on physical landscapes.

• History poses questions of when and why, while geography asks questions of where and why.

• History is the study of past events, while geography is the study of current events.

• History examines human behavior, while geography examines animal behavior.

What does concentration refer to in geography?

• The total amount of a substance in a given area.

• The extent of a feature’s spread over space, indicating whether objects are clustered or dispersed.

• The measurement of population density in urban areas.

• The distribution of resources across different regions.

How does economic globalization affect cultural landscapes?

• It leads to more diverse cultural expressions worldwide.

• It results in more uniform cultural landscapes across the world, which may threaten distinctive local cultures.

• It has no significant impact on cultural landscapes.

• It promotes the preservation of local cultures and traditions.

What is a nonrenewable resource?

• A resource produced in nature more slowly than it is consumed by humans.

• A resource that can be replenished naturally in a short period of time.

• A resource that is abundant and available for immediate use.

• A resource that is created by human activities.

What is humanistic geography?

• A study of physical landscapes and their formations.

• An approach that focuses on the economic aspects of geography.

• Humanistic geography emphasizes the different ways individuals perceive their surrounding environment.

• A method of mapping that prioritizes technological advancements.

What is a resource?

• A substance in the environment that is useful to people, economically and technologically feasible to access, and socially acceptable to use.

• A type of renewable energy that can be harnessed from the sun.

• A financial asset that can be traded in the stock market.

• A product that is manufactured and sold in stores.

Explain the term 'pattern' in geographical distribution.

• Pattern refers to the random arrangement of features in a landscape.

• Pattern describes whether features are arranged along geometric or other predictable arrangements, such as linear or grid patterns.

• Pattern is a term used to describe the color variations in geographical features.

• Pattern indicates the size and scale of geographical features.