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Cultural Geography Quiz 1
Cultural Geography Quiz 1
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map vocabulary, five themes of geography, and using latitude and longitude
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What measures degrees West and East of the Prime Meridian?
Latitude
Longitude
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What is the definition of Location?
transportation of goods, ideas, people, and biological matter
absolute or relative to the surrounding environment
physical and human characteristics
the connection between people and their environment
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Which of the following is NOT a unifying characteristic defining a region mentioned in the article?
Location features, such as latitude and longitude
Physical features, such as mountains
Human features, such as language
Cultural features, such as religion
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What is the main reason the five themes of geography were created?
to better organize the teaching of cultures
to better organize the teaching of history
to better organize the teaching of geography
to better organize the teaching of the world
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Match the definition to the word: The line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Hemisphere
Equator
Prime Meridian
Geographic Grid
6
Match the definition to the word: A list of symbols or colors used on a map, and their meanings
Political Maps
Physical Maps
Legend/Key
Scale
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Match the definition to the word: Lines running east/west around Earth; calculated by degree north or south of equator
Latitude
Meridians
Parallels
Longitude
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Identify each description with the appropriate theme: San Francisco, CA is on a bay and known for its Golden Gate Bridge
Movement
Region
Place
Interaction
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The Prime Meridian runs through where?
Quito, Ecuador
Padang, Indonesia
Libreville, Gabon
Greenwich, England
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Identify each description with the appropriate theme: New York City is found at 40 degrees north and 74 degrees west
Movement
Interaction
Place
Location
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Why might ideas move quicker around the world today than in previous centuries?
we can teleport ideas across the world
none of the above
so many different technology options to connect anywhere
ideas move at the speed of light
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What is the definition of Region?
absolute or relative to the surrounding environment
a place is contained by formal boundaries or by geographical features
the connection between people and their environment
physical and human characteristics
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What measurements will ALWAYS come second when giving coordinates?
Longitude
Latitude
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Match the definition to the word: Indicates what distance on the map corresponds to in the world (1" = 200 miles)
Political Maps
Physical Maps
Scale
Legend/Key
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What is an example of Movement?
how people change the earth, how the earth impacts what people do
shipping, Covid-19, Democracy
Absolute = 45N, 80W Relative = 20 miles south of Apex
Grassy fields, Tall sky scrapers
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Match the definition to the word: Errors that occur when making a flat map
Map Projections
Political Maps
Physical Maps
Distortions
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Match the definition to the word: Imaginary lines that divide the earth into sections
Geographic Grid
Prime Meridian
Hemisphere
Equator
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What is the main difference between location and place?
location tells where, place describes the physical characteristics
location tells where, place tells culture
location tells where, place tells what
location tells what, place tells where
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What is the definition of Movement?
a place is contained by formal boundaries, or by geographical features
physical and human characteristics
transportation of goods, ideas, people, and biological matter
the connection between people and their environment
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What are the two branches of Geography?
Physical and Human
Mental and Human
Physical and Mental
Mental and Culture
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What is an example of Interaction?
the borders of the state of NC, Sub-Saharan Africa
shipping, Covid-19, Democracy
Absolute = 45N, 80W Relative = 20 miles south of Apex
how people change the earth, how the earth impacts what people do
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Identify each description with the appropriate theme: My school is near the town hall and police station.
Location
Movement
Place
Interaction
23
What is an example of Place?
Grassy fields, Tall sky scrapers
Absolute = 45N, 80W Relative = 20 miles south of Apex
shipping, Covid-19, Democracy
how people change the earth, how the earth impacts what people do
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Match the definition to the word: Measurements east or west of the Prime Meridian
Latitude
Longitude
Meridians
Parallels
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What is an example of Location?
Grassy fields, Tall sky scrapers
how people change the earth, how the earth impacts what people do
Absolute = 45N, 80W Relative = 20 miles south of Apex
shipping, Covid-19, Democracy
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What is the definition of Place?
the connection between people and their environment
physical and human characteristics
a place is contained by formal boundaries, or by geographical features
transportation of goods, ideas, people, and biological matter
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What is an example of Region?
the borders of the state of NC, Sub-Saharan Africa
Absolute = 45N, 80W Relative = 20 miles south of Apex
shipping, Covid-19, Democracy
how people change the earth, how the earth impacts what people do
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What are the 5 Themes of Geography
Location, Place, Movement, Humans, and Phyiology
Location, Place, Culture, Region, and Interaction
Location, Place, Movement, Interaction, and Region
Location, Place, Movement, Culture, and Region
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Match the definition to the word: Measurements north or south of the equator
Parallels
Longitude
Meridians
Latitude
30
Identify each description with the appropriate theme: The world has seen the importance of recycling to reduce trash
Place
Movement
Location
Interaction
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What are the four types of distortions on a flat map?
areas, shape, color, and direction
areas, shape, distance, and direction
areas, size, distance, and direction
areas, shape, length, and direction
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Identify each description with the appropriate theme: Many who live in Nordic countries often have lighter skin and hair
Location
Interaction
Movement
Place
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Which of the following would be considered a NEGATIVE example of human-environment interaction?
Planting trees around school
Recycling bottles and paper at school
Using reusable bags while shopping
Leaving food wrappers outside after lunch
34
Match the definition to the word: One half of the Earth (Northern, Southern; Eastern, Western)
Geographic Grid
Prime Meridian
Hemisphere
Equator
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Match the definition to the word: Lines that run north and south, stretching from pole to pole
Longitude
Meridians
Parallels
Latitude
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Match the definition to the word: Maps that indicate state or national boundaries, capitals, and major cities
Map Projections
Distortions
Physical Maps
Political Maps
37
Identify each description with the appropriate theme: Many of the clothes Americans wear were made overseas.
Place
Location
Interaction
Movement
38
Identify each description with the appropriate theme: Rock music originated in the US, but spread around the world
Interaction
Place
Location
Movement
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Match the definition to the word: Any method used to show the earth's round surface on a flat map
Physical Maps
Distortions
Map Projections
Political Maps
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Match the definition to the word: The line that divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres
Prime Meridian
Geographic Grid
Hemisphere
Equator
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What are the four types of distortions on a flat map?
areas, size, distance, and direction
areas, shape, length, and direction
areas, shape, distance, and direction
areas, shape, color, and direction
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What measures degrees North and South of the Equator?
Latitude
Longitude
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Match the definition to the word: Maps showing mountains, lakes, elevation, etc..., uses color to indicate differences
Legend/Key
Physical Maps
Scale
Political Maps
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What is the definition of Interaction?
a place is contained by formal boundaries, or by geographical features
physical and human characteristics
the connection between people and their environment
transportation of goods, ideas, people, and biological matter
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Identify each description with the appropriate theme: The American South includes 16 states with similar features.
Location
Region
Movement
Interaction
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Measurements go up to how many degrees east and west?
180
210
120
90
