Introduction to Geography Quiz

What is the study of the Earth's physical features and the human activities that affect and are affected by these features called?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Geography

• Astronomy

What term describes different sized “containers” or ways to group places together to organize investigations into human activities?

• Geographic inquiry

• Spatial scale

• Ecosystem

• Region

What is an ecosystem?

• A type of map

• A community of living organisms interacting with each other and their non-living environment in a specific area

• A political boundary

• A weather pattern

What is the method for investigating geographic problems and issues called?

• Cartography

• Geographic inquiry

• Spatial analysis

• Topography

What is a map?

• A written story about a place

• A visual representation of an area

• A type of plant

• A weather forecast

Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem?

• A city map

• A rainforest with plants, animals, and rivers

• A political boundary

• A mountain peak

Which theme of geography would you use to study how people adapt to their environment?

• Location

• Human/Environment Interaction

• Place

• Region

What is the main purpose of a map?

• To tell stories

• To show physical features, political boundaries, and other important information about a specific location

• To predict the weather

• To display population statistics

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of place?

• Physical features

• Human characteristics

• Time zones

• Uniqueness of a location

Which of the following best defines geographic inquiry?

• Drawing maps

• Investigating geographic problems and issues

• Measuring distances

• Studying weather patterns