Geography Term 1 Review

Geography is the study of what?

• The Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments

• The history of ancient civilizations

• The chemical composition of substances

• The laws of physics

Which of the following are topics we learn about in geography?

• Climate and Weather

• Photosynthesis

• Quantum Mechanics

• Cell Division

What are the two main groups of geography?

• Physical and Human Geography

• Cultural and Economic Geography

• Political and Environmental Geography

• Urban and Rural Geography

Which of the following are considered physical geographical features?

• Mountains, rivers, and forests

• Cities, roads, and bridges

• Languages, cultures, and religions

• Governments, laws, and policies

Which of the following are considered human geographical features?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Cities

• Forests

Human geography is the study of what?

• Physical landscapes and natural environments

• Human societies and their interactions with the environment

• The history of human civilizations

• The biological aspects of human beings

Which of the following is a question that human geography might answer?

• What is the largest city in Africa?

• What is the tallest mountain in the world?

• How deep is the ocean?

• What is the speed of light?

Think about the geographical features you can find in national parks. What are the two main categories of these features?

• Natural and Artificial

• Flora and Fauna

• Landforms and Water Bodies

• Cultural and Historical

What are settlements in human geography?

• Urban areas where people live and work

• Natural landscapes untouched by humans

• Bodies of water used for transportation

• Regions with extreme weather conditions

What are the five main types of land use?

• residential

• agricultural

• recreational

• transport

• commercial