Intro to Geography Study Guide

Physical geography primarily focuses on –

• studying cultures and societies.

• examining landforms and geological processes.

• analyzing climate patterns.

• assessing natural resource management.

Absolute location refers to –

• A place's position in relation to other places.

• The physical characteristics of a place.

• The exact coordinates of a place on Earth.

• The flow of people, goods, ideas, and information.

Geographers describe relative location by –

• giving the exact coordinates of a place.

• describing physical features of a place.

• comparing a place's position to other places.

• studying the movement of people and goods.

The theme of "Movement" in geography refers to the –

• flow of people, goods, ideas, and information across the Earth's surface.

• physical features and people that make a location unique.

• ways humans adapt to, modify, and depend on their surroundings.

• ways in which humans use exercise to stay healthy.

In geography, the world is divided into regions in order to -

• Make it harder to study different areas.

• Better understand and compare different areas.

• Confuse people about different parts of the world.

• Prevent cultural understanding.

Which type of region has clear boundaries and specific characteristics that set them apart?

• Formal regions

• Functional regions

• Perceptual regions

• Undefined regions

The map above shows the delivery area for a pizza shop. This is an example of a –

• Formal region

• Functional region

• Perceptual region

• Undefined region

Which type of region is based on a person's feelings, attitudes, or opinions about a place?

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

• Undefined

The overwhelming majority of Earth’s water is

• freshwater

• saltwater

• frozen in glaciers

• under the Earth’s crust

What is the primary source of freshwater for many communities and agriculture?

• Oceans

• Rivers