Geography Quiz

Absolute location can be represented by which of the following?

• Latitude

• Nearby…

• Longitude

• Both A and C

The school is across the street from the church. That is an example of ________.

• Relative Location

• Exact directions

• Absolute Location

• Landforms

When we describe a place saying that it has mountains and lakes, we are describing it by its __________.

• Culture

• Physical Characteristics

• Location

• Climate

Which of the following scenarios shows the best example of how climate affects peoples’ lives?

• The weather is often sunny in hot and humid climates.

• People living in cold climates rely on hunting for food because farming is difficult.

• Gardeners need to understand weather and climate to grow plants.

• The plants and animals that live in dry climates are adapted to the lack of rain.

What makes natural resources important to the lives of people in a region?

• Natural resources provide materials that help the people of a region survive.

• Natural resources are man-made materials that people use for fun and activities in a region.

• Natural resources are only used to help with the movement of goods and people in a region.

• Natural resources help people decide what to wear in different climates.

Which of the following is not one of the 5 types of climates (climate zones)?

• Polar

• Continental

• Dry

• Heat

We use trains, planes, trucks, and boats to import and export goods, what does this represent?

• People

• Location

• Movement

• Region

Why would a person need to move to a new location? 3.G.1.3

• to go on vacation

• to buy a pet

• to start a new job

• to go to a restaurant

Which is an example of how geography and movement in a region are connected? - 3.G.1.3

• The coastal plains region of NC uses water as a source for the movement of goods.

• People use cars, airplanes, and buses for transportation in different regions.

• The mountain region of NC only uses trains to move goods and people to other regions.

• People relied on walking as a main source of transportation until bicycles were invented.

123 North Main Street, Hanover PA 17327

Is an example of what type of location?

• Absolute

• Relative