Geography Vocab of N. Africa and W. Asia

What is the study of the Earth's weather, temperature, rainfall, vegetation, resources, landforms, and water forms called?

• Human geography

• Physical geography

• Absolute location

• Latitude

How do people interact with their region's physical geography?

• By studying weather patterns

• Through human geography

• By measuring latitude

• By using longitude

What type of map shows major land and water features, elevation, climate zones, and resources?

• Human geography map

• Absolute location map

• Physical map

• Latitude map

Which of the following is an example of human geography?

• Studying climate zones

• Measuring longitude

• Seafood being part of a culture near the ocean

• Drawing a physical map

Which term refers to the study of how people interact with their environment?

• Physical geography

• Human geography

• Absolute location

• Latitude

What is the purpose of using latitude and longitude lines?

• To create physical maps

• To study human geography

• To find absolute location

• To measure temperature

Which lines are used to determine absolute location?

• Physical geography lines

• Latitude and longitude lines

• Human geography lines

• Climate zone lines

What does the term "latitude" refer to?

• Lines that meet at the poles

• Lines that "hug" the Earth

• A type of physical map

• A way to measure temperature

Which of the following is NOT a feature shown on a physical map?

• Elevation

• Climate zones

• Cultural practices

• Water features

What is the definition of longitude?

• Lines that "hug" the Earth

• Lines that meet at the poles

• A type of physical map

• A way to find absolute location