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- 1. Multiple Choice
All of the human and physical features that make a place unique
landscape
region
social science
human geography
- 2. Multiple Choice
Geographers often have to think and act like scientists.
TRUE
FALSE
- 3. Multiple Choice
the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create
landscape
geography
social science
region
- 4. Multiple Choice
A field that studies people and the relationships among them
physical geography
landscapes
regions
social science
- 5. Multiple Choice
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
- 6. Multiple Choice
A part of the world that has one or more common features
geography
landscape
region
social science
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe study of maps and mapmaking is known as _____.meteorologygeologycartographygeography
- 8. Multiple ChoiceOne subfield of geography is the _____ study of weather.cartographygeographymeteorologygeology
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is location?Tells us where people and places areTells us what makes an area special and what makes it different from every other area.Tells how people, goods, resources, and ideas move from one place to another.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by the members of a group?migrationculturechoroplethlatitude
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is geography?
Data and information collected to publish books
A map that shows different places
The study of the world, its people, and landscapes they create
People who climb mountains and explore forests.
- 12. Multiple Choice
True or false: Geography is considered science.
True
False
- 13. Multiple Choice
What are two tools that geographers use most often in their work?
Oceans and rivers
Bridges and tunnels
Rocky ridges and valleys
Maps and globes
- 14. Multiple Choice
True or false: A geographer may want to know what causes mountains to form.
True
False
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is a region?
People who interact with their environment in many ways
A part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas
The ruler of a nation
A flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth’s surface.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of a map tells you the directions?scaletitlecompass rosekey/legend
- 17. Multiple ChoiceOn what continent do you live?South AmericaAmericaUnited StatesNorth America
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the tool box that explains what all the symbols on a map is called?
Key or legend
Compass Rose
Scale
Color guide
- 19. Multiple Choice
Some regions are defined by physical characteristics such as
people.
cars, boats, and motorcycles.
mountain ranges, climates, or plants native to the area.
religion.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Geographers who study the world on a global level try to find relationships among people
who live next door.
who have good relationships.
who stay in the local area.
who live far apart.
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