Basics of Geography Quiz

What is the study of the Earth's physical features and the human activity that affects and is affected by these features called?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Geography

• Astronomy

Which term refers to the science of making maps?

• Cartography

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

What is a model of the Earth called?

• Map

• Globe

• Satellite

• Continent

Who is a person that makes maps?

• Geographer

• Cartographer

• Astronomer

• Geologist

What is the Greek word from which 'geography' is derived?

• Geographia

• Cartographia

• Oceanica

• Continentia

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the Earth?

• Core

• Crust

• Oceanic

• Globe

Which of the following best describes 'oceanic'?

• Related to landmasses

• Related to the ocean

• Related to the atmosphere

• Related to satellites

What is the main difference between a globe and a map?

• A globe is flat, a map is round

• A globe is a three-dimensional model, a map is two-dimensional

• A globe shows only continents, a map shows only oceans

• A globe is made of paper, a map is made of metal

Which of the following would a cartographer most likely use?

• Telescope

• Map-making tools

• Microscope

• Seismograph

Which of the following best describes the crust of the Earth?

• The innermost layer

• The outermost layer

• The middle layer

• The liquid layer