Intro and Unit 1 Vocabulary/Terms

Geography is defined as:

• The study of the Earth's physical features and human activities.

• The study of numbers and their operations.

• The study of chemical reactions and elements.

• The study of ancient civilizations only.

A Physical (Topographical) Map is defined as:

• A map that shows the physical features of an area such as mountains, rivers, and valleys.

• A map that shows only political boundaries and cities.

• A map that displays weather patterns and climate zones.

• A map that highlights population density and economic activities.

A political map is defined as:

• A map that shows governmental boundaries of countries, states, and cities.

• A map that shows physical features like mountains and rivers.

• A map that displays climate zones.

• A map that highlights population density.

A primary source is defined as:

• An original document or firsthand account created at the time of an event.

• A summary written by someone who was not present at the event.

• A textbook that analyzes historical events.

• A fictional story inspired by real events.

A secondary source is defined as:

• A document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.

• The original document or first-hand evidence about an event.

• A physical object from the time period being studied.

• A personal diary written during the event.

Chronology is defined as:

• The arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence.

• The study of living organisms.

• The measurement of physical quantities.

• The analysis of economic trends.

Bias is defined as:

• A tendency to favor one side or perspective over others

• A process of collecting data randomly

• A method of ensuring fairness in experiments

• A way to increase accuracy in results

Perspective is defined as:

• A way of looking at or thinking about something

• A type of drawing tool

• A mathematical formula

• A musical instrument

Context is defined as:

• The circumstances or setting surrounding an event, statement, or idea.

• A list of unrelated facts.

• A random collection of words.

• A type of punctuation mark.

Causation is defined as:

• The relationship between cause and effect

• A random occurrence with no explanation

• A sequence of unrelated events

• A prediction about future events