Introduction: What is Geography?

What is geography the study of?

• Geography is the study of Earth's land, water, air, and living things.

• Geography is the study of mathematical equations.

• Geography is the study of ancient languages and scripts.

• Geography is the study of stars and planets outside Earth.

What does 'geo' mean?

• Air

• Earth

• Water

• Fire

What does the ending 'graph' in 'geography' mean?

• To eat something

• To write or describe something

• To build something

• To travel somewhere

Which of the following is NOT a topic in geography?

• Cooking recipes

• Landforms

• Climate

• Population distribution

Which of the following is a landform?

• Peninsulas, mountains, plateaus, rivers, lakes, oceans, valleys

• Computers, phones, tablets, televisions

• Deserts, hills, plains, canyons

• Cars, bicycles, buses, trains

Does geography include the study of plants, animals, and ecosystems in a location?

• Yes, geography includes the study of plants, animals, and ecosystems.

• No, geography only studies maps and landforms.

• Geography focuses only on human populations.

• Geography is only about weather patterns.

Which of these is a natural resource studied in geography?

• Lumber, fish, coal

• Plastic, glass, steel

• Concrete, asphalt, rubber

• Water, oil, sunlight

How can Mia describe her school using Absolute and Relative Locations?

• Naming the principal and teachers.

• Giving its exact coordinates and its position relative to other places.

• Describing the color of the school building.

• Listing the number of students in each class.

Kai needs to describe Illinois using the theme of 'Place'. Which description should he use?

• Mountains, pine forests, ski resorts, mild summers, population of 500,000.

• Plains, hills, farmland, corn, soybeans, cold winters, hot summers, city with skyscrapers, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, 12.72 million people.

• Deserts, cacti, year-round sunshine, population of 7 million, Grand Canyon.

• Coastal beaches, palm trees, surfing, warm winters, Hollywood, population of 39 million.

Michael is describing his school for a project. Which description best shows the theme of 'Place'?

• A beach with sand, waves, and palm trees.

• Brown walls, white doors, students, teachers, football stadium, cafeteria, music room, art room, classrooms, lockers, books.

• A busy city street with tall buildings and lots of cars.

• A mountain with snow, pine trees, and hiking trails.