Geographical Skills

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Geography
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9th - 12th Grade
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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
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
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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