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Basic Geography Knowledge

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

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1.

Bernhardus Varenius (1622-1650) stated that the study of geography is fundamentally divided into two, namely ....

a)

regional and physical

b)

general and specific

c)

physical and social

d)

biotic and abiotic

e)

classical and modern

2.

The scope of geography that studies natural phenomena, especially those related to all physical processes affecting human life, is included in the study of geography ....

a)

general

b)

physical

c)

social

d)

regional

e)

technical

3.

The branch of geography that specifically studies the shape of the earth's surface and its formation processes is ....

a)

oceanography

b)

geology

c)

geomorphology

d)

climatology

e)

cartography

4.

The branch of geography that studies maps and mapping is ....

a)

climatology

b)

cartography

c)

geology

d)

meteorology

e)

oceanography

5.

The following statements: (1) flash floods hit the Lebak area, Banten; (2) new housing development in disaster-prone areas; (3) greenhouse effect influences global climate change; (4) informal settlements rapidly develop in urban areas due to urbanization; (5) labor force growth is rapidly developing in developing countries. The geosphere phenomenon that includes social aspects is indicated by the number ....

a)

(1), (2), and (3)

b)

(1), (3), and (5)

c)

(1), (3), and (4)

d)

(2), (4), and (5)

e)

(3), (4), and (5)

6.

Observe the following image. In the study of geography, the image is included in the aspect ....

a)

social

b)

topology

c)

abiotic

d)

biotic

e)

political

7.

The following phenomenon that shows the topological aspect is ....

a)

the Pulogadung area is referred to as an industrial area

b)

a farmer plants vegetables and fruits based on the season

c)

the level of urbanization in DKI Jakarta is very high

d)

coal mining is spread across the island of Kalimantan

e)

the Komodo is one of the endemic animals in Indonesia

8.

Observe the following image. The phenomenon presented in the image can be studied in the material objects of geography, namely ....

a)

lithosphere and atmosphere

b)

hydrosphere and biosphere

c)

atmosphere and biosphere

d)

lithosphere and biosphere

e)

anthroposphere and hydrosphere

9.

According to data released by Basarnas, a klotok boat carrying coal has gone missing at coordinates 0.21'408" S and 117.20'467" E. The geographical concept used to study this phenomenon is the concept ....

a)

pattern

b)

location

c)

agglomeration

d)

morphology

e)

accessibility

10.

The downstream area experiences flooding due to industrial development in the upstream area. The concept used to study this phenomenon is the concept ....

a)

agglomeration

b)

area differentiation

c)

spatial interrelation

d)

utility value

e)

interaction/interdependence

11.

The mountainous area has a lower temperature than the lowland area, so only certain plants grow in that area. The geographical concept related to this phenomenon is the concept ....

a)

location

b)

agglomeration

c)

utility value

d)

area differentiation

e)
12.

Only certain plants grow in that area. The geographical concept related to this phenomenon is the concept ....

a)

location

b)

agglomeration

c)

utility value

d)

area differentiation

e)

spatial relationship

13.

Consider the following statements. (1) The Bukit Barisan mountains are located on Sumatra Island; (2) Fishermen are scattered along the coastline; (3) The Raja Ampat archipelago can be reached by small aircraft; (4) The Badui inland area can be accessed after passing through two hills; (5) To meet the Anak Dalam settlement, one must walk 7 km. The geographical concept related to accessibility is indicated by number ....

a)

(1), (2), and (3)

b)

(1), (2), and (4)

c)

(1), (4), and (5)

d)

(2), (3), and (5)

e)

(3), (4), and (5)

14.

The main principle of geography related to the fact of unevenness of a phenomenon or symptom is the principle ....

a)

distribution

b)

interrelation

c)

interaction

d)

description

e)

corology

15.

A regional head wants to develop his area. The development includes all aspects, both physical and social aspects. The appropriate geographical principle for the regional head to use is the principle ....

a)

corology

b)

description

c)

interaction

d)

interrelation

e)

distribution

16.

The earthquake that occurred in Palu and Donggala was caused by the movement of the Palu-Koro fault that stretches from Bone Bay to Palu Bay. Some segments of the fault protrude into the sea in Palu Bay. When the earthquake waves travel along the fault, the part that protrudes into the sea vibrates and triggers a tsunami due to landslides underwater. The geographical principle that corresponds to this phenomenon is the principle ....

a)

distribution

b)

interrelation

c)

description

d)

corology

e)

chronological

17.

Floods that often occur around residential areas in urban areas are due to the increasingly shallow riverbed. The silting of rivers occurs due to residents throwing garbage into the river. The geographical approach to study this issue is ....

a)

spatial approach

b)

ecological approach

c)

corological approach

d)

regional approach

e)

complex regional approach

18.

Lake Toba is a large volcanic lake with an island in the middle. This lake was formed as a result of a massive volcanic eruption about 70,000 years ago. This area is suitable for development into a world-class tourist area. To study this phenomenon, one can use the approach ....

a)

spatial approach

b)

ecological approach

c)

corological approach

d)

environmental approach

e)

complex regional approach

19.

To study flood issues, in addition to identifying physical conditions at the location of the flood, it is also necessary to identify the ideas and behaviors of local communities in managing nature in that location. The appropriate approach for this case is ....

a)

spatial approach

b)

ecological approach

c)

corological approach

d)

regional approach

e)

complex regional approach

20.

The appropriate approach for the case is ....

a)

spatial approach

b)

ecological approach

c)

corological approach

d)

regional approach

e)

complex area approach

21.

Describing the process of volcanic formation includes the skill of understanding geography concepts, namely the skill of ....

a)

classification

b)

mapping

c)

observation

d)

analysis

e)

description

22.

The skill used to analyze the interaction between phenomena is ....

a)

classification

b)

mapping

c)

observation

d)

analysis

e)

description

23.

In a geographical analysis, to know the cause of a natural phenomenon, the question that must be asked is ....

a)

what

b)

who

c)

when

d)

why

e)

how

24.

Pay attention to the following statements. (1) increasing crime in big cities; (2) damage to agricultural land by pests; (3) volcanic eruptions damage agricultural land; (4) house fires due to gas explosions; (5) long dry seasons. The social aspect of the phenomenon is found in number ....

a)

(1), (2), and (4)

b)

(1), (3), and (4)

c)

(1), (3), and (5)

d)

(2), (3), and (5)

e)

(2), (4), and (5)

25.

The geographical aspect that studies all geospheric phenomena that affect human life, including chemical, biological, and astronomical aspects that can be directly observed is called the aspect ....

a)

topology

b)

abiotic

c)

biotic

d)

social

e)

physical

26.

In Jakarta, we recognize the existence of Kampung Ambon and Kampung Melayu. The naming of such areas also occurs in other regions. The geographical concept that corresponds to this description is the concept ....

a)

agglomeration

b)

accessibility

c)

utility value

d)

pattern

e)

area differentiation

27.

If you want to build a house, it is best to avoid lowland areas because they can be affected by floods during the rainy season. This is an example of the concept ....

a)

pattern

b)

morphology

c)

agglomeration

d)

utility value

e)

spatial relationship