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WorksheetsUnit 1 Vocabulary and Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
What is the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create.
Geography
Social Science
Geology
Cartography
A field that studies people and the relationships among them.
Geology
Cartography
Meteorology
Social Science
What are all of the human and physical features that make a place unique?
absolute location
human geography
landscape
region
A part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas.
landscape
region
relative location
absolute location
a spherical, 3-D model of the entire planet
map
atlas
globe
topographic map
a flat, 2-D drawing that shows all or part of the Earth's surface.
compass rose
cartography
globe
map
The science of making maps
biology
cartography
meteorology
herbology
The study of weather and what causes it.
meteorology
cartography
anthropology
geology
The study of the world's physical features such as landforms, bodies of water, climates, soils, and plants.
anthropology
human geography
physical geography
cartography
The study of the world's people, communities, and landscapes.
geology
physical geography
meteorology
human geography
What is a general description of where a place is located? Usually expressed in relation to something else.
absolute location
relative location
echolocation
exact location
What is a specific description of where a place is located? Often expressed in latitude and longitude.
primary location
relative location
partial location
absolute location
What type of map is this?
physical map
topographic map
political map
climate map
What type of map is this?
political map
road map
economic map
resource map
What type of map is this?
physical map
political map
topographic map
road map
What type of map is this?
resource map
climate map
economic map
political map
What type of map is this?
physical map
climate map
resource map
political map
What type of map is this?
climate map
resource map
economic map
physical map
physical map
political map
topographic map
climate map
This map element helps to determine:
longitude
location
direction
distance
This map element is used to determine:
distance
direction
This theme of geography allows us to group places that have something in common or share common characteristics
Movement
Region
Human-Environment Interaction
Place
This theme of geography allows us to describes where something is. Typically given in exact terms or in terms relative to us or a known point.
Movement
Region
Location
Place
This theme of geography allows us to describe a place in terms of unique physical or human characteristics.
Movement
Region
Location
Place
This theme of geography considers how people affect their natural surroundings and how their natural surroundings affects them.
Movement
Region
Human-Environment Interaction
Place
This theme of geography explores how and why people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another.
Movement
Region
Human-Environment Interaction
Location
Amazon packages flying out of Kansas City International Airport would fall under which theme of geography
Movement
Region
Human-Environment Interaction
Place
The latitude and longitude of Kauffman Stadium where the Royals play is 39 degrees N and 94.5 degrees W. This is an example of a(n)
relative location
absolute location
human-environment interaction
region
Planting a garden to grow vegetables to eat in your home is an example of which theme?
Movement
Region
Human-Environment Interaction
Location
Breaking down areas around Kansas City into school districts is example of what theme of geography?
Movement
Region
Location
Place
What is the latitude and longitude of Portland, Oregon. Hint: click on map to zoom in)
46° N, 122°W
33°N, 112°W
39°N, 105°W
47°N, 97°W
What is the latitude and longitude of Fargo, North Dakota. Hint: click on map to zoom in)
46° N, 122°W
33°N, 112°W
44°N, 79°W
47°N, 97°W
What is the latitude and longitude of Billings, Montana. Hint: click on map to zoom in)
47°N, 118°W
44°N, 115°W
46°N, 108°W
40°N, 105°W
What is the latitude and longitude of Washington, D.C. Hint: click on map to zoom in)
41°N, 74°W
38°N, 77°W
34°N, 84°W
30.5°N, 82°W
What is the latitude and longitude of Honolulu, Hawai'i? (Hint: click on map to zoom in)
20.8°N, 156.5°W
19.9°N, 155.9°W
21.9°N, 22.4°W
21.3°N, 157.8°W
