Exploring the Foundations of Geography

What mnemonic was mentioned to help remember 4th grade spelling words?

• Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge

• Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

• My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles

• George Eliot’s Old Grandfather Rode A Pig Home Yesterday

What is the capital of Canada?

• Montreal

• Ottawa

• Vancouver

• Toronto

What is the absolute location of Guatemala?

• 14°45’ and 18°48’ north latitude and 89°14’ and 93°13’ west longitude

• 13°45’ and 17°48’ north latitude and 88°14’ and 92°13’ west longitude

• 12°45’ and 16°48’ north latitude and 87°14’ and 91°13’ west longitude

• 10°45’ and 15°48’ north latitude and 85°14’ and 90°13’ west longitude

Why are bananas a significant crop in Guatemala?

• They grow well in Guatemala's climate and soil

• They are native to Guatemala

• They require minimal water

• They were introduced by the Mayans

What is a plantation?

• A type of indigenous farming method

• A large scale commercial enterprise producing one crop

• A small family-owned farm

• A government-owned agricultural project

Who were the American businessmen that started importing bananas from Latin America?

• Minor C. Keith and Andrew Preston

• Henry Ford and Thomas Edison

• Cornelius Vanderbilt and J.P. Morgan

• John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie

What term did O. Henry use to describe countries like Honduras and Guatemala?

• Fruit Empires

• Banana Republics

• Tropical Kingdoms

• Plantation States

What company did the United Fruit Company eventually become?

• Fresh Del Monte Produce

• Dole Food Company

• Del Monte Foods

• Chiquita Brands International

What is the main focus of geography as a spatial science?

• Identifying cities and countries on a map

• Studying the physical processes on Earth’s surface

• Predicting future climate changes

• Finding connections between physical processes and human interactions

What resource is recommended to learn about the history of the place you call home?

• Wikipedia

• native-lands.ca

• Google Maps

• National Geographic