Geography Test II Bimester I

What is Geography?

• It is the science that studies the natural, social, cultural, economic, and political spaces of a given territory.

• It is the study of only the economic activities of a region.

• It is the science that focuses solely on the history of a place.

• It is the study of languages spoken in different countries.

The natural, social, cultural, economic, and political spaces are called:

• Geographic spaces.

• Physical features.

• Historical periods.

• Technological zones.

What do geographic spaces teach us?

• That we belong to a time and space; that the world is not static; that there is a close relationship between humans and nature; that we need to value the space we belong to.

• That all places on Earth are identical and unchanging.

• That humans have no impact on their environment.

• That nature and humans exist independently without any interaction.

What is a satellite?

• It is an object that orbits around a planet.

• It is a type of star found in the galaxy.

• It is a device used to measure temperature.

• It is a natural disaster caused by earthquakes.

Name the two types of satellites.

• Natural satellites and artificial satellites.

• Solar satellites and lunar satellites.

• Primary satellites and secondary satellites.

• Geostationary satellites and polar satellites.

Name an example of a natural satellite.

• Moon

• Car

• Building

• Rocket

What is the definition of a globe?

• It is the representation that most closely resembles the shape of the Earth due to its geoid shape.

• It is a flat map used to show the continents.

• It is a tool used to measure temperature.

• It is a device for predicting weather patterns.

What is cartography?

• It is the science and art of creating maps and graphic representations of the Earth or any other place.

• It is the study of weather patterns and climate.

• It is the process of growing crops and raising animals.

• It is the practice of building and designing bridges.

It uses techniques such as measurement, projection, and symbolization to represent topography and other relevant aspects of a geographic area. What is it?

• Cartography.

• Geology.

• Meteorology.

• Astronomy.

Son herramientas fundamentales para la navegación.

• Los mapas

• Las tijeras

• Los pinceles

• Las calculadoras