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Geography/Into Africa week 1 quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word GEOGRAPHY come from two Latin words: Geo and Graphy. They mean _________ and ________________

a)

universe, study of

b)

math, eath

c)

earth, study of

d)

study of, animals

2.

In Geography the term Human-Envirnonment Interaction means:

a)

The environment does not affect humans at all.

b)

Only humans affect the environment.

c)

The way that the envirnoment affects people and the way people affect the environment.

d)

The end of the world is near!!!!1

3.

In Geography the term Place means:

a)

where you live.

b)

what is it like at the location

c)

who lives in the city.

d)

Where did I put my keys?

4.

In Geography the term Location means:

a)

Where a place can be found.

b)

What you do when you get to a place.

c)

Why you would go to a place.

d)

What people who live in a place like to eat.

5.

In Geography the term Region means:

a)

Where a country is located.

b)

What mountains are in the area.

c)

Who lives in the area.

d)

A specific section of a continent or country.

6.

In Geography the term Movement means:

a)

To dance with great joy.

b)

My dog wags his tail.

c)

The study of the earth.

d)

The way that ideas, goods and culture are exchanged.

7.

In the reading Into Africa which of these sentences are examples of the Geography term PLACE. Chose as many as are correct.

a)

Little has changed during this long period of time.

b)

Perhaps one day you will have a chance to visit Africa and see its beauty for yourself.

c)

Most Cape Towners live in the dusty, hot suburbs of Cape Flats.

d)

There is a maze of streets in the city of Fès.

8.

Which of these sentences from the reading Into Africa are related to the term Movement? Check all that apply.

a)

Some Moroccan women will listen to music while getting henna drawn on their hands or faces

b)

Just south of Cape Town is False Bay.

c)

Africa is the second-largest continent on Earth.

d)

Moroccans enjoy sweet mint tea with their meals.

9.

Which of these sentences from the reading Into Africa reflect the meaning of the term HUMAN-ENVIRONEMENT INTERACTION? Check all that apply.

a)

Moroccans protect themselves by wearing long robes and scarves.

b)

People must move often. It has been this way for centuries.

c)

The huts are dark and cool inside.

d)

Living on the Serengeti is not easy.

10.

Which of the sentences from the reading Into Africa reflects the meaning of the term LOCATION? Check all that apply.

a)

The music is fast-paced and spirited.

b)

The Serengeti covers part of Tanzania and Kenya.

c)

Morocco is in northwestern Africa.

d)

The Maasai have large families

11.

I can describe and explain the five tenets of Geography.

a)

I can teach the class.

b)

No way, not ever!

c)

I understand enough to pass a test.

d)

I need to study a little more.