Elements of Geography Quiz

What are the six essential elements of geography? (Choose 6)

• The Uses of Geography

• Human Systems

• Environment and Society

• Physical Systems

• Places and Regions

Which of these is the BEST way to describe the six essential elements of geography?

• how weather forecasters predict changes in the weather

• a way to determine the absolute location of any place on Earth

• an organizing framework to understand the world and its people

• a method of ensuring that environment and society do not affect each other

Match each of the six essential elements of geography to the short summary of why it is important. Which element is used to interpret and understand past and present events?

• Places and Regions

• Physical Systems

• Environment and Society

• The Uses of Geography

• Human Systems

Which element of geography shows the strong connection between the environment of Earth and the human society on it?

• Environment and Society

• Human Systems

• The Uses of Geography

• Physical Systems

• Places and Regions

Which element of geography deals with processes such as climate that influence physical characteristics of Earth's surface?

• Physical Systems

• Human Systems

• Environment and Society

• Places and Regions

• The Uses of Geography

Which element of geography deals with the processes through which human populations affect each other and influence the division and control of Earth?

• The Uses of Geography

• Environment and Society

• Human Systems

• Physical Systems

• Places and Regions

Which element of geography involves maps and other geographic tools to gather, process, and report information on spatial interactions?

• The World in Spatial Terms

• Human Systems

• Physical Systems

• Places and Regions

• The Uses of Geography

Which element of geography involves dividing the Earth into regions with shared characteristics to help understand it better?

• Places and Regions

• Environment and Society

• The Uses of Geography

• Human Systems

• Physical Systems