Introduction to Geography

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Questions and Answers

What does geography primarily study?

The properties of light and sound
The study of chemical reactions
The history of ancient civilizations
The Earth's physical features, atmosphere, and human activity (correct)

Which branch of geography focuses on the Earth's natural processes and features?

Physical geography (correct)
Economic geography
Environmental geography
Human geography

What is the term for the position of something on Earth's surface?

Region
Place
Location (correct)
Movement

Which type of location uses coordinates like latitude and longitude?

Absolute location (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do lines of latitude measure?

Distance north or south of the Equator (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for lines of latitude?

Parallels (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which line of latitude is at 0°?

Equator (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost solid layer of the Earth called?

Crust (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the semi-molten layer beneath the Earth's crust?

Mantle (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the Earth is liquid?

Outer core (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the areas where tectonic plates interact called?

Plate boundaries (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of boundary is formed when plates move apart?

Divergent boundary (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are elevated landforms formed by tectonic activity or volcanism?

Mountains (A) Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the long-term average of weather conditions in a region?

Climate (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which climate zone is typically hot and humid?

Tropical (D) Signup and view all the answers

What refers to the community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment?

Ecosystem (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which biome is dominated by trees?

Forest (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does population geography primarily study?

The spatial distribution and characteristics of human populations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the clearing of forests for other land uses called?

Deforestation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the contamination of the environment with harmful substances?

Pollution (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Geography?

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

Physical Geography

Focuses on Earth's natural processes and features.