Geography and Maps

What is the study of Earth, including its physical, biological, and cultural features, called?

• History

• Biology

• Geography

• Anthropology

How do history and geography often relate to each other?

• They are completely unrelated.

• Geography often affects historical events.

• History determines the physical features of Earth.

• They are the same field of study.

Which theme of geography asks the question "Where is it?"

• Place

• Location

• Movement

• Region

What theme of geography is concerned with "What is it like?"

• Human/Environment Interaction

• Movement

• Place

• Region

Which theme of geography explores the relationship between people and their surroundings?

• Human/Environment Interaction

• Location

• Movement

• Region

The theme of geography that deals with "How do people in one area affect people in another area?" is called:

• Place

• Region

• Movement

• Location

Which theme of geography asks "What common features does a certain area share?"

• Region

• Place

• Location

• Human/Environment Interaction

What does a physical map show?

• Names and boundaries of countries

• Land and water features using colors

• Population and historical battles

• Roads and cities

Which type of map shows the names, boundaries, and cities of countries?

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Special Purpose Map

• Climate Map

What specific information can a special purpose map show?

• Land and water features

• Names and boundaries of countries

• Population, historical battles, roads

• Weather patterns