Geography Assessment

Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environment. Geographers explores both the physical properties of the Earth’s surface and human societies across it. Which of the following statements shows the importance of studying Geography.

• It seeks to understand where things are found, why they are there and how they develop and change over time.

• It seeks to understand where things should be located and how it explains human behavior.

• It seeks to explain the location of a certain area.

• It seeks to explain the structure of a certain area.

Shaun is planning is an intern at PAGASA where he serves as a data analyst. Part of his job is to locate and identify areas in manila that is usually affected by great floods during typhoon. Which of the following land survey should Shaun use?

• Topographic Survey

• Boundary Survey

• Floodplain Survey

• Construction Survey

What is the main focus of Physical Geography?

• Understanding the Earth's surface and natural processes

• Studying human societies and their environment

• Exploring the impact of human activities on the environment

• Investigating the distribution of human populations

Which type of survey is used to determine the elevation and shape of the land's surface?

• Topographic Survey

• Boundary Survey

• Floodplain Survey

• Construction Survey

Why is it important to study the geography of a region before constructing buildings?

• To understand the cultural significance of the area

• To determine the best location for the building

• To identify potential natural hazards in the area

• To assess the economic potential of the region

Spatial or Locational Tradition focuses on..

• determining particular place in order to define, describe, and differentiate it from other regions or areas.

• the course of human settlements in terms of location, growth, and in relation to other locales.

• relationship between human beings and the land they live on

• study of planet Earth as the home to humans and its systems

It is the process of representing a celestial body (such as the ellipsoidal earth surface) onto a flat surface. Which of the following statement shows the purpose of map projection?

• create an easier way to determine the different regions.

• create a way to understand the different location of an area

• create a way to measure the land area.

• create an easier way to measure distances, calculate areas, determine azimuth, and find the shortest route.

One of the basic concepts of geography is Location it usually answers the question where is it? Which of the following statement explains the idea of LOCATION

• It can be formal, vernacular and functional.

• It can be based on physical and cultural features.

• It is described as Absolute and Relative.

• It can be physical or cultural

Which type of survey is used to determine the boundaries of a land?

• Topographic Survey

• Boundary Survey

• Floodplain Survey

• Construction Survey

It is the cause and effect of an event in one region or area that affects another area and takes a look at the connectivity and relationships of features.

• Spatial Interaction

• Location

• Place

• Size and Scale