Exploring Geographic Features of Maryland Introduction

What is the best definition of Geography?

• The study of animals and plants

• The study of the Earth and its features, inhabitants, and phenomena

• The study of numbers and equations

• The study of ancient civilizations

Which of the following is a natural geographic feature?

• A mountain

• A bridge

• A school

• A highway

Which of the following is a human-made geographic feature?

• River

• Lake

• Dam

• Forest

Which of the following is an example of a geographic feature found in Maryland?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Chesapeake Bay

• The Grand Canyon

• The Sahara Desert

What is the main difference between natural and human-made geographic features?

• Natural features are created by people, human-made features are created by nature

• Natural features are found only in cities, human-made features are found in forests

• Natural features occur naturally, human-made features are built by people

• There is no difference

Which of the following is NOT a natural geographic feature?

• River

• Bridge

• The car Mr. Vass drove to work

• Valley

Why are geographic features important to people living in Maryland?

• They provide places for recreation, resources, and influence settlement patterns

• They make the weather colder

• They are only important for tourists

• They have no impact on daily life

Which of the following best describes how a river can be both a natural and a human-made feature?

• Rivers are always natural

• Rivers can be natural, but people can also create artificial rivers or change their course

• Rivers are only found in cities

• Rivers are only found in deserts

If you were to visit Maryland, which feature would you most likely see as a result of human activity?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Chesapeake Bay Bridge

• Patapsco River

• Atlantic Ocean

How might the presence of the Chesapeake Bay affect the economy of Maryland?

• It has no effect on the economy

• It provides opportunities for fishing, shipping, and tourism

• It makes farming impossible

• It causes frequent earthquakes