Geographical Skills

Geographical Skills

9th - 12th Grade

18 Qs

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Geographical Skills

Geographical Skills

Assessment

Quiz

Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

Created by

David Miller

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

North of Mexico is an example of...

Absolute Location

Relative Location

Place

Region

Answer explanation

A location + a direction (north) = RELATIVE LOCATION.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A region based on shared assumed similarities (like dialects, attitudes, beliefs, fanbases, etc.) is an example of this type of REGION...

Formal

Functional

Perceptual

Answer explanation

A perceptual region is tied to the IDEA of a group of places as sharing similar traits.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Brazilian Samba music is an example of...

Absolute Location

Relative Location

Place

Region

Answer explanation

The location + a unique trait of that location = PLACE.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Maritime provinces in Canada is an example of...

Absolute Location

Relative Location

Place

Region

Answer explanation

A group of places + a shared trait amongst them = REGION.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Area codes and lines of Latitude & Longitude (40 N, 76 W) are an example of...

Absolute Location

Relative Location

Place

Region

Answer explanation

A location + a specific identifier (zip code, lat/long, room number, house address, etc.) = ABSOLUTE / EXACT LOCATION.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The continents, or other type of regions determined by physical characteristics (Merrimack Valley, Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes, etc.) are examples of this type of REGION...

Formal

Functional

Perceptual

Answer explanation

Media Image

This regional map of the USA is based on physical characteristics each group is based around.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A region based around a central hub, like a major city, transportation or utility station, is an example of this type of REGION...

Formal

Functional

Perceptual

Answer explanation

Media Image

The Commuter Rail map in Boston shows the central hub (North & South Stations) for all rail lines in to and out from Boston.

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