Week 2 Quiz World Cultures

is the study of the world, its people and the landscapes they create.

• Geography

• Math

• Science

• Reading

are people who study geography and require many tools to observe and measure data to explain why things happen?

• Mathematicians

• Geographers

• Librarians

• Scientists

is the human and physical features that make a place unique?

• Area

• Culture

• Landscape

• Tradition

Studying the City of Mercedes will be at what kind of geographical level (Ex: what is so distinctive about the city of Mercedes compared to the rest of cities in the RGV?)

• Local

• Region

• Global

Studying the Rio Grande Valley will be at what kind of geographical level (ex: common language spoken by majority is English and Spanish because we are close to Mexico)?

• Local

• Region

• Global

Studying the entire world will be at what kind of geographical level (Ex: What similarities does Europe have in comparison to the United States)? Hint: International

• Local

• Region

• Global

a flat drawing that shows Earth's surface.

• Globe

• Map

• Square

is a spherical (round) model of the whole planet.

• Globe

• Map

• Circle

This type of map lets you see roads and is useful when traveling.

• Elevation Map

• Historical Map

• Road Map

• Physical Map

a colorful map that shows the lines people use to divide countries and states. It also shows major cities and capitals.

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Elevation Map

• Climate Map