Geography Fundamentals

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary focus of geography?

The study of the Earth's physical features and human activity (correct)
The study of animal behavior
The study of past civilizations
The study of chemical reactions

Which concept describes a fixed point on Earth using coordinates?

Relative location
Absolute location (correct)
Region
Place

What does physical geography primarily study?

Human cultures
Earth's natural processes (correct)
Political structures
Economic systems

Which branch of geography studies the spatial distribution of cultures?

Cultural geography (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is remote sensing?

Collecting data about Earth from a distance (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of climate is characterized by hot and humid conditions near the equator?

Tropical (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is population density?

The number of people per unit area (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which economic activity involves the extraction of raw materials?

Primary activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are states in the context of political systems?

Political entities with defined territories and governments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is deforestation?

The clearing of forests for other land uses (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a flat or gently rolling landform?

Plains (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which natural resource is essential for life and used for drinking, agriculture, and industry?

Water (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is globalization?

The increasing interconnectedness of the world (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does regional geography study?

The unique characteristics of specific areas (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of physical geography studies the Earth's landforms and the processes that shape them?

Geomorphology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is cartography?

The art and science of mapmaking (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of people moving from rural areas to cities?

Urbanization (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is considered a secondary economic activity?

Manufacturing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is pollution?

The contamination of the environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is considered a renewable resource?

Wind (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Geography?

The study of the Earth's physical features, atmosphere, and human activity.

What is Absolute Location?

A fixed point on Earth using coordinates like latitude and longitude.