WG22C DOL

What is the origin of the word "geography"?

• Latin word meaning "to explore the earth"

• Greek word meaning "to describe the earth"

• French word meaning "to map the earth"

• Spanish word meaning "to study the earth"

How is a "formal region" defined?

• By a central hub and its connections

• By a limited number of related characteristics

• By the perception of its characteristics

• By its historical significance

What is a "functional region" organized around?

• A set of shared cultural characteristics

• A central hub and its connections

• A historical landmark

• A natural boundary

What is the term for the way people learn to use what the environment offers them?

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Absolute Location

• Relative Location

• Cultural Landscape

How do geographers describe absolute location?

• By using a grid system of imaginary lines

• By comparing it to other places

• By observing cultural features

• By analyzing climate patterns

Which of the following is an example of a physical feature that sets locations apart?

• Climate

• Language

• Economy

• Population

What is an example of human interaction with the environment?

• Building roads

• Observing wildlife

• Measuring rainfall

• Studying stars

What is the primary purpose of a map?

• To show the weather conditions

• To display locations of places on the earth

• To provide historical data

• To predict future events

Which type of map is used by sailors and pilots?

• Reference map

• Thematic map

• Navigational map

• Topographical map

What does GIS stand for?

• Global Information System

• Geographic Information System

• Geographical Imaging System

• General Information System