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Unit 1: Introduction to Geography

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The specific description of a place is.....

a)

Physical Geography

b)

Human Geography

c)

Relative Location

d)

Absolute Location

2.

The study of people and their communities is called.....

a)

Physical Geography

b)

Human Geography

c)

Relative Location

d)

Absolute Location

3.

The general description of where something is found is called.....

a)

Physical Geography

b)

Human Geography

c)

Relative Location

d)

Absolute Location

4.

The study of the world's physical features is called...

a)

Physical Geography

b)

Human Geography

c)

Relative Location

d)

Absolute Location

5.

A spherical model of the planet is known as a....

a)

Cartography

b)

Map

c)

Location

d)

Globe

6.

This theme of geography describes where something is

a)

Cartography

b)

Map

c)

Location

d)

Globe

7.

What is the science of making maps called?

a)

Cartography

b)

Map

c)

Location

d)

Globe

8.

What is a flat drawing of part of the Earth's surface called?

a)

Cartography

b)

Map

c)

Location

d)

Globe

9.

Which them of geography describes how and why people move?

a)

Region

b)

Movement

c)

Place

d)

Human Environment Interaction

10.

Which theme of geography describes the features that make a site unique?

a)

Region

b)

Movement

c)

Place

d)

Human Environment Interaction

11.

Which theme of geography describes how people interact with their environment?

a)

Region

b)

Movement

c)

Place

d)

Human Environment Interaction

12.

Which them of geography describes a part of the world that has one or more common features that makes it different from surrounding areas?

a)

Region

b)

Movement

c)

Place

d)

Human Environment Interaction

13.

Which is NOT a level that a geographer might study the world?

a)

Local

b)

County

c)

Regional

d)

Global

14.

Maps are three dimensional (3D): True or False

a)

True

b)

False

15.

A globe can be used to show small details, such as cities and buildings: True or False

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Maps or Globes: Which are easier to carry around?

a)

Maps

b)

Globes

17.

What is an artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication.

a)

Satellite

b)

Meteor

c)

Mountains

d)

Hot Dogs

18.

What is the system called that utilizes satellites to determine location?

a)

GIS

b)

Internet

c)

GPS

d)

Telephones

19.

What is the system called that compiles geographical computer data to show change over time?

a)

GIS

b)

Internet

c)

GPS

d)

Telephones

20.

What are the two main branches of geography?

a)

Human Geography + Physical Geography

b)

Human Geography + Science

c)

Maps + GPS

d)

Physical Geography + Maps

21.

Which is an example of a "Human Geography" trait?

a)

Mountain

b)

Geyser

c)

Bridge

d)

Pond

22.

Which is an example of a "Physical Geography" trait?

a)

Skyscraper

b)

Bridge

c)

Volcano

d)

Central Middle School

23.

The study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create is called.....

a)

Environment

b)

Landscape

c)

Social Science

d)

Geography

24.

The field of geography that studies the people and the relationships among them is called...

a)

Environment

b)

Landscape

c)

Social Science

d)

Geography

25.

the human and physical features that make a place unique is called...

a)

Environment

b)

Landscape

c)

Social Science

d)

Geography

26.

An area's land, water, climate, plants, and animals makes up its......

a)

Environment

b)

Landscape

c)

Social Science

d)

Geography

27.

The study of earth's water is called

a)

Meteorology

b)

Economics

c)

Hydrology

d)

Geology

28.

The study of earth's weather is called

a)

Meteorology

b)

Economics

c)

Hydrology

d)

Geology

29.

The study of how people make and spend money is called

a)

Meteorology

b)

Economics

c)

Hydrology

d)

Geology