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Traditions, food, transportation, language, clothing, art and institutions are examples of one's culture.
True
False
The mouth of a river empties into another body of water.
True
False
A gulf is best defined as a large body of water that is partially surrounded by land.
True
False
Geography is divided into what two main areas?
physical and environmental
human and sustainable
physical and human
historical and cultural
Which term represents the aspect of geography that examines physical characteristics of the Earth?
human geography
cultural geography
physical geography
cartography
Which term is defined as a learned way of living?
nature
culture
skill
behavior
Identify the landform shown in this image, which is completely surrounded by water.
peninsula
island
isthmus
bay
The name for a mountain range, which separates river systems that travel in opposite directions is a ______.
ridge
hill
divide
peak
The name we use to describe a sloping mound of Earth is a ______.
hill
divide
isthmus
mountain
Which of the following best describes a gulf?
land entirely surrounded by water
a large inland body of water
an opening of a river that empties into another body of water
a large body of water that is partially surrounded by land
What is the difference between an isthmus and a strait?
A strait is a body of land that creates a bridge over a large body of water, and an isthmus is the place a body of water originates.
A strait is an area of higher ground separating river systems that flow in opposite directions, and an isthmus is land surrounded by water on three sides.
An isthmus is a thin strip of land that connects two larger areas of land, and strait is a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
An isthmus is opening of a river, and a strait is a sloping mound of Earth.
Which term is defined as a small river that runs into a larger river?
strait
isthmus
tributary
delta
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