Geography Vocabulary

What is the definition of 'geography'? The study of the ________ and its atmosphere, and the effects of human activity.

• physical features of the earth

• chemical composition of water

• movement of planets

• structure of atoms

What is the definition of 'demographic'? The qualities (such as age, gender, religion, and income) of a ________ or group of people.

• specific country

• random object

• mathematical equation

• weather pattern

What is the definition of 'culture'? The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular ________, people, or other social group.

• nation

• animal

• continent

• planet

What is the definition of 'cultural diffusion'? The spreading out of culture, culture traits, or a cultural pattern from a ________.

• central point

• random event

• foreign language

• technological advance

Fill in the blank: People of different races, ethnicities, and nationalities living together in the same community is called ________.

• multicultural societies

• monocultural societies

• segregated communities

• homogeneous groups

Fill in the blank: Well-defined areas that share a common attribute such as language, culture, religion, or economic activity are known as ________.

• formal region

• functional region

• perceptual region

• transition zone

Fill in the blank: Breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants is called ________.

• aquaculture

• agriculture

• horticulture

• apiculture

Fill in the blank: The study of the Earth’s land, water, plant, and animal life is called ________.

• physical geography

• astronomy

• chemistry

• meteorology

Fill in the blank: The system by which people make, buy, sell, and trade resources in a country or region is called ________.

• economy

• democracy

• geography

• monarchy

what does Geo mean?

• life

• earth/ground

• air/gas

• water