F.1 Map Test Revision

What is physical geography?

• Study of human cultures

• Study of natural features and processes

• Study of economic systems

• Study of political boundaries

What does human geography focus on?

• Earth's physical features

• Human activities and their impact

• Weather patterns

• Animal habitats

What is environmental geography?

• Study of map-making

• Interaction between humans and the environment

• Study of climate only

• Study of historical events

Which is typically more detailed: a map or an aerial photo?

• Map

• Aerial photo

• They are equally detailed

• Neither

What is the purpose of a map legend?

• To show scale

• To explain symbols used on the map

• To indicate directions

• • To show elevation

What type of map shows elevation and landforms?

• Political map

• Street map

• Topographic map

• Thematic map

Which of the following is not a compass direction?

• North

• East

• Up

• South

What do conventional signs on a map represent?

• Land use types

• Population density

• Geographic features

• All of the above

In a grid system, what do northings refer to?

• Vertical grid lines

• Horizontal grid lines

What is a 4-figure grid reference used for?

• Precise location

• General area identification

• Finding cities only

• Measuring distances