15 questions
the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create
landscape
geography
social science
region
all of the human and physical features that make a place unique
landscape
region
social science
human geography
Geographers often have to think and act like scientists.
TRUE
FALSE
Geographers do field work to gather data, or information.
TRUE
FALSE
a field that studies people and the relationships among them
physical geography
landscapes
regions
social science
Which of the following would a geographer who studies people do?
visit places around the world
talk to people living in various countries
conduct surveys to gather information
all of the above
the huge deserts and sand dunes of Algeria are an example of physical geography.
TRUE
FALSE
Geographers often look at places at two different levels.
TRUE
FALSE
Which level of study: A geographer asks the question, "What is the local government like?"
local
regional
global
Which level of study: A geographer asks the question, "What do the people in this area eat?"
local
regional
global
a part of the world that has one or more common features
geography
landscape
region
social science
Why are people important to geographers?
because they create landscapes
because they have jobs
because they visit places
because they live in houses
Geographers who study the world on a global level may examine a country’s
climate
exports
history
mountains
All of the following are examples of physical regions, EXCEPT
Pittsburgh, PA
the Sahara Desert
the Rocky Mountains
the Nile River
When geographers study how people live on a global level, they look at a single city or town.
TRUE
FALSE