Geography 101 Quiz

What is the study of Earth's physical features and environments called?

• Geography

• Geology

• Ecology

• Meteorology

Which term describes the specific place where something is found on Earth?

• Location

• Place

• Region

• Environment

What do imaginary lines running east-west that measure distance north or south of the Equator represent?

• Coordinates

• Latitude

• Meridians

• Longitude

Which type of map shows natural features like mountains and rivers?

• Political Map

• Climate Map

• Thematic Map

• Physical Map

What is the term for the usual weather conditions in a place over a long period?

• Weather

• Climate

• Temperature

• Atmosphere

How do people affect their environment and how does the environment affect people?

• Movement

• Region

• Human-Environment Interaction

• Location

What is a spherical model of Earth showing continents, oceans, and countries called?

• Atlas

• Map

• Globe

• Chart

Which map type focuses on a particular theme or topic, like population or climate?

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Topographic Map

• Thematic Map

What is the purpose of a map key or legend?

• To show directions

• To explain symbols and colors

• To display elevation

• To measure distances

What is the term for the shape and features of the land surface shown on physical maps?

• Demography

• Cartography

• Topography

• Geography