Geography Quiz

What does Human (Cultural) Geography study?

• The natural features of Earth

• How people interact with places and cultural practices

• The shape and height of the land

• The average weather patterns of a region

What is the Prime Meridian used for?

• Measuring latitude

• Measuring longitude

• Dividing the Earth into hemispheres

• Showing weather patterns

Which type of map shows the boundaries between countries, states, and cities?

• Climate Map

• Topographic Map

• Political Map

• Population Density Map

What is the purpose of a Global Positioning System (GPS)?

• To measure the size of something on a map

• To determine a precise location on Earth

• To show the average weather patterns

• To illustrate population density

What does a Climate Map typically depict?

• The shape and height of the land

• The boundaries between countries

• Temperature and precipitation

• The number of people living in an area

What is the primary function of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

• To create artistic maps

• To collect, store, analyze, and display geographical data

• To predict weather patterns

• To measure the Earth's magnetic field

Which map projection is particularly useful for navigation because it preserves angles and directions?

• Robinson Projection

• Mercator Projection

• Conic Projection

• Cylindrical Projection

What is a common result of projecting the Earth's round surface onto a flat map?

• Increased accuracy

• Distortion

• Perfect representation

• Reduced scale

How is a functional region defined?

• By people's feelings and ideas

• By a common feature like language

• By a central point and connected activities

• By exact coordinates

What does the term "absolute location" refer to?

• A general area on Earth

• An area defined by people's feelings

• The exact spot on Earth, like using coordinates

• A region with a common feature