Geo Vocab - Theme of Place & Region

What is the definition of climate?

• The extremely hot area of the Earth, closest to the Equator

• The average weather of a place over a period of time

• The measure of the average number of people living in a given area

• The physical features of the Earth like mountains, valleys, deserts, etc.

Which zone is known for its mild climate and distinct seasons?

• Torrid zone

• Temperate zone

• Frigid zone

• Altitude zone

What does altitude measure?

• The distance above sea level

• The number of people who live in a particular area

• The ways in which people live

• The physical features of the Earth

What does demographics study?

• The average weather of a place over a period of time

• The number of people who live in a particular area

• The ways in which people live

• The measure of the average number of people living in a given area

Which term describes areas of large populations?

• Urban

• Suburban

• Rural

• Culture

Describes the number of people that live in a specific area.

• Census

• Demographic

• Population

• Density

Describes areas around cities and are usually made up of homes, neighborhoods and businesses.

• rural

• urban

• sub

• suburban

Extremely cold area of the earth closest to north and or south poles?

• Tropical Zones

• Frigid Zones

• Humid Zones

• Torrid Zones

A division of the Earth for the purpose of keeping ___________. There are 24 of these on our Earth.

Which answer best defines a shared regional climate that forms in response to it physical environment?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Biome

• Amazon