Geography Questions

What is Geography?

• The study of Earth's landscapes, peoples, places, and environments

• The study of celestial bodies

• The study of chemical reactions

• The study of historical events

What are three levels at which a geographer might study the world?

• Local, Regional, Global

• Individual, Community, National

• Urban, Suburban, Rural

• Historical, Cultural, Political

Which of the following is one of the Five Themes of Geography?

• Location

• Climate

• Biodiversity

• Economy

What are the two main branches of geography?

• Physical and Human Geography

• Cultural and Economic Geography

• Political and Environmental Geography

• Urban and Regional Geography

What are the positives (pros) of using maps?

• Maps provide a visual representation of data.

• Maps can be difficult to interpret without proper context.

• Maps are always accurate and up-to-date.

• Maps are not useful for geographical data.

Identify the positives (pros) of using globes.

• Globes provide a realistic view of the Earth but are not portable.

• Globes are easy to carry and provide detailed street maps.

• Globes are inexpensive and can be easily updated.

• Globes are digital and can be accessed on any device.

GPS is a system used for?

• Tracking locations

• Cooking food

• Playing music

• Cleaning houses

What is GIS? How does it work?

• A system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on Earth's surface.

• A type of software used for creating spreadsheets.

• A programming language used for web development.

• A hardware device used for network routing.

Which two hemispheres include North America?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

Which two hemispheres include Austrialia?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere