Unit 1: Physical Geography Test Review

What is Human Geography?

• The study of natural features and processes

• The study of how human activity affects or is influenced by the earth's surface

• The study of ocean currents

• The study of animal habitats

What is the Equator?

• 0 degrees Longitude

• 90 degrees Latitude

• 0 degrees Latitude

• 180 degrees Longitude

What is the Prime Meridian?

• 0 degrees Latitude

• 90 degrees Longitude

• 0 degrees Longitude

• 180 degrees Latitude

What is a Hemisphere?

• A quarter of the earth

• A half of the earth

• A third of the earth

• The entire earth

What does a Political Map show?

• Natural features of the earth

• Boundaries and locations of political units

• Ocean currents

• Climate patterns

What does a Physical Map show?

• Population density

• Boundaries of countries

• Location and topography of land features

• Weather patterns

What are the four parts of a map?

• Title, Scale, Legend/Key, Compass Rose

• Title, Scale, Grid, Compass Rose

• Title, Legend/Key, Grid, Compass Rose

• Title, Scale, Legend/Key, Grid

What is the purpose of a Compass Rose on a map?

• To show elevation

• To indicate directions

• To measure distance

• To show political boundaries

What is the Rainshadow Effect?

• A mountain blocking rains and moist air, creating a dry climate on the leeward side.

• A mountain causing rain to fall on both sides equally.

• A mountain increasing rainfall on the windward side.

• A mountain having no effect on local climate.

What defines a Functional Region?

• A region with a unifying characteristic.

• A region defined by feelings and emotions.

• A region with a central node connected by a defined function.

• A region based on climate.