Themes of Geography: Location & Character

Which of the following best describes the concept of geography?

• The study of the Earth and its features.
• The study of historical events.
• The study of human behavior.
• The study of weather patterns.

What is the total surface area of the Earth?

• 300 million square miles.
• 250 million square miles.
• 150 million square miles.
• 197 million square miles.

What does absolute location refer to in geography?

• A place's location in relation to other landmarks.
• A place's exact position on the global grid.
• A place's historical significance.
• A place's general area on a map.

How is latitude expressed when determining absolute location?

• In percentages.
• In degrees, minutes, and seconds.
• In hours and minutes.
• In kilometers and miles.

Which of the following is an example of absolute location?

• Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.
• The absolute location of Uluru is 25°20'40"S, 131°2'13"E.
• The Eiffel Tower is near the Seine River.
• New York City is east of New Jersey.

What is the absolute location of the intersection of the equator and the prime meridian?

• 90°S, 0°E.
• 25°20'40"S, 131°2'13"E.
• 0°N, 0°E.
• 35°N, 100°W.

What humorous name is given to the floating buoy at the intersection of the equator and the prime meridian?

• Prime Meridian Buoy.
• Null Island.
• Equator Point.
• Lost Buoy.

Which of the following statements about Uluru is true?

• Uluru is the capital city of Australia.
• Uluru is located about 335 kilometers southwest of Alice Springs.
• Uluru is located in the northern part of Australia.
• Uluru is a mountain in the Himalayas.

What is the significance of relative location?

• It determines the historical context of a location.
• It identifies the geographical features of an area.
• It describes a place in relation to other places.
• It provides an exact measurement of distance.

What is the main difference between absolute and relative location?

• Absolute location is fixed, while relative location can change.
• Absolute location is more important than relative location.
• Absolute location uses coordinates, while relative location uses landmarks.
• Relative location is always more accurate than absolute location.