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Studying Geography Lesson 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All of the human and physical features that make a place unique

a)

landscape

b)

region

c)

social science

d)

human geography

2.

Geographers often have to think and act like scientists.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create

a)

landscape

b)

geography

c)

social science

d)

region

4.

A field that studies people and the relationships among them

a)

physical geography

b)

landscapes

c)

regions

d)

social science

5.

Which of the following would a geographer who studies people do?

a)

visit places around the world

b)

talk to people living in various countries

c)

conduct surveys to gather information

d)

all of the above

6.

A part of the world that has one or more common features

a)

geography

b)

landscape

c)

region

d)

social science

7.
The study of maps and mapmaking is known as _____. 
a)
meteorology 
b)
geology
c)
cartography
d)
geography
8.
One subfield of geography is the _____ study of weather.
a)
cartography
b)
geography
c)
meteorology 
d)
geology
9.
What is location?
a)
Tells us where people and places are
b)
Tells us what makes an area special and what makes it different from every other area.
c)
Tells how people, goods, resources, and ideas move from one place to another.
10.
What is the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by the members of a group?
a)
migration
b)
culture
c)
choropleth
d)
latitude
11.

What is geography?

a)

Data and information collected to publish books

b)

A map that shows different places

c)

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

d)

People who climb mountains and explore forests.

12.

True or false: Geography is considered science.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What are two tools that geographers use most often in their work?

a)

Oceans and rivers

b)

Bridges and tunnels

c)

Rocky ridges and valleys

d)

Maps and globes

14.

True or false: A geographer may want to know what causes mountains to form.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What is a region?

a)

People who interact with their environment in many ways

b)

A part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas

c)

The ruler of a nation

d)

A flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth’s surface.

16.
What part of a map tells you the directions?
a)
scale
b)
title
c)
compass rose
d)
key/legend
17.
On what continent do you live?
a)
South America
b)
America
c)
United States
d)
North America
18.

What is the name of the tool box that explains what all the symbols on a map is called?

a)

Key or legend

b)

Compass Rose

c)

Scale

d)

Color guide

19.

Some regions are defined by physical characteristics such as

a)

people.

b)

cars, boats, and motorcycles.

c)

mountain ranges, climates, or plants native to the area.

d)

religion.

20.

Geographers who study the world on a global level try to find relationships among people

a)

who live next door.

b)

who have good relationships.

c)

who stay in the local area.

d)

who live far apart.