Module 1 Review: The Geographer's World

What is Geography?

• The study of fossils of ancient life.

• The study of structure, evolution and dynamics of the Earth.

• The study of the world, its people, and landscapes they create.

• The study of prehistoric plants.

What is a place's landscape?

• Only the mountains and rivers in an area.

• All the human and physical features that make it unique.

• Everything you can find in an area.

• A place on Earth that is common to another place on Earth.

Why is geography considered a science?

• Geography is considered a science because of its name.

• Because geographers travel.

• Geographers act like scientists by using the scientific method.

• It isn't considered a science.

Why is geography a social science?

• It deals with people and how they live.

• It can be studied by using numbers.

• It uses satellite images.

• It is studied in all countries.

How do geographers study the world at the global level?

• By learning about why people want to live in cities.

• By examining how events and ideas from one region affect other regions.

• By learning about how people adapt to weather conditions.

• By examining how physical characteristics and human activity affect a region.

Why do geographers divide the world into regions?

• Allows geographers to compare characteristics of these regions.

• Because regions are clearly defined.

• Makes it easier to study the world.

• To slow down world trade.

Which of the following would a physical geographer measure?

• The number of goods imported.

• The temperature of places.

• The number of crops grown.

• The number of goods exported.

Which of the following would the human geographer study?

• Migration

• soils and plants

• maps and globes

• weather and climate

How can knowledge of physical geography help keep people safe?

• Help understand culture.

• Help plan for food, water and shelter.

• Help design cities and towns.

• Help keep people safe by preparing for weather events.

What are two specialized fields of geography?

• Meteorology and Biology.

• Cartography and meteorology.

• Hematology and Cartography.

• Zoology and hydrology.