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Geography Study Guide for Unit 1.
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1
Which of the following is NOT one of the steps to the Hydrologic Cycle?
Absorption
Precipitation
Condensation
Evaporation
2
What do we call the specific, exact position of a place using latitude and longitude?
Physical Location
Relative Location
Absolute Location
Human Environmental Interaction
3
This is an example of a functional region
True
False
4
97% of the Earth's water is freshwater.
False
True
5
What does Human Geography study?
Societies, cultures, and economies
Weather patterns and climate change
The evolution of species
The physical features of the Earth
6
Globes are more accurate than flat maps because... (Check all that apply)
Our world is 3D not 2D
Globes are easier to make and measure.
They are easier to carry.
Laying a round object flat causes the shape to change (distortion).
7
This world map was created to minimize --
Political Boundaries
Straight Lines
Travel times between continents
Landmass distortion
8
he focus of environmental geography is the impact of humans on the Earth.
False
True
9
What are the Five Themes of Geography?
Movement, Regions, Location, Place, Water Cycle
Movement, Regions, Human Environment Interactions, Climate, and Water Cycle
Movement, Regions, Human Environment Interactions, Location, and Climate
Movement, Regions, Human Environment Interactions, Location, Place
10
Which type of region is based on a person's feelings, attitudes, or opinions about a place?
Undefined
Perceptual
Functional
Formal
11
This is an example of a formal region
False
True
12
A nonrenewable energy can be used over and over again.
True
False
13
This map of the United States is best described as a –
Thematic Map
Political Map
Mental Map
Physical Map
14
Which is NOT one of the 5 Themes of Geography?
Region
Place
Movement
Environment
15
Which are types of renewable energy? (Check all that apply)
Geothermal
Oil
Wind
Coal
16
Geographers divide the world into regions to: (Check all that apply)
to manage and interpret the complexities of the Earth's surface.
To help us better understand how people organize and structure themselves.
To make maps pretty
make it easier to study areas of the Earth.
17
How does understanding the relative location of a place help you describe its position?
By showing the population of the place.
By describing its position in relation to other landmarks or regions.
By giving its exact coordinates using latitude and longitude.
By showing its distance from the Equator.
18
What does a Compass Rose do?
Give the population density
Measure the elevation and terrain.
Demonstrate the climate and vegetation
Show the cardinal directions.
19
A map scale shows the distance between distance on a map and the distance on the Earth.
True
False
20
This is an example of a perceptual region map:
True
False
21
Relative Location is when you describe where something is and absolute location is when you give the exact position.
False
True
22
This map of USA is best described as a Physical Map.
True
False
23
Which of the following states is located at approximately 40° N latitude and 121° W longitude?
Nevada
Texas
Oregon
California
24
Weather is long term and Climate is short term.
False
True
25
The purpose of the Prime Meridian is to separate the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
False
True
26
A map is a flat representation of the Earth and a globe is a 3D visual of the Earth.
False
True
27
This map of Africa is best described as a –
Thematic Map
Physical Map
Political Map
Mental Map
28
The theme of "Movement" in geography refers to the –
ways in which humans use exercise to stay healthy.
flow of people, goods, ideas, and information across the Earth's surface.
physical features and people that make a location unique.
ways humans adapt to, modify, and depend on their surroundings.
29
Cartography is the study of maps.
False
True
30
Which body of water is the largest?
Rivers
Seas
Lakes
Oceans
31
What is the purpose of a map key/legend? (More than one answer is correct)
Make it pretty.
Explain the symbols on a map.
Help make sense of the map.
To add color.
32
The study of landforms and natural processes is the major focus of physical geography.
True
False
33
This map shows perceptual regions:
True
False
34
Geographers describe relative location by -
studying the movement of people and goods.
comparing a place's position to other places.
giving the exact coordinates of a place.
giving the exact coordinates of a place.
35
What is the primary freshwater source for many communities and agriculture?
Ponds
Oceans
Groundwater
Waterfalls
