Introduction to Geography Quiz

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Which of the following accurately defines geography?

The science that focuses solely on physical features of the Earth.

The study of spatial distribution and organization of human and natural phenomena. (correct)

The study of celestial bodies in the universe.

The study of human-made structures on Earth.

What is one of the major themes of geography?

Temporal analysis of climate change.

The genetic evolution of species.

The political systems of different countries.

Interdependence between human and natural environments. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic questions geography tries to answer?

Why there?

Who? (correct)

Where?

What?

The term 'geography' is derived from which two Greek words?

Geo and Graphos/Graphien Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an aspect that geography studies?

Spatial interaction and interdependence. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best captures the scope of geography?

Geography examines interactions over time and space. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'What?' question in geography refer to?

The types of phenomena present in a geographical area. Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of geography studies human-made phenomena?

Cultural geography. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Physical Geography?

Study of the natural environment and naturally occurring phenomena Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following spheres pertains to the cultural landscape of the Earth?

Anthroposphere Signup and view all the answers

What does the theme of Movement in Geography primarily analyze?

The flow of peoples, goods, services, and ideas Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of Geography would examine the distribution of economic activities?

Economic Geography Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the 'where' of geographic phenomena?

Location Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major themes of Geography?

Biodiversity Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the Biosphere encompass?

Areas supporting life and living organisms Signup and view all the answers

The study of how geography influences human behavior falls under which theme?

Human-Environment Interaction Signup and view all the answers

Which index is used to measure the area of a country in relation to its boundary length?

A/B ratio Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant advantage of Ethiopia's geographical compactness?

Reduced distance between borderlands and geographic center Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic does a map have that differentiates it from a three-dimensional representation?

It is drawn on a flat surface Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a use of maps?

Measuring atmospheric conditions Signup and view all the answers

What defines a map as a 'bird's eye view'?

It is an aerial representation from above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ratios measures the area of a country relative to the area of the smallest inscribing circle?

A/A' ratio Signup and view all the answers

What does the B/C ratio assess in terms of a country's shape?

Boundary length in relation to the circumference of the smallest inscribing circle Signup and view all the answers

What is one primary purpose of maps in geography?

To show location and spatial relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is the absolute location of Ethiopia in terms of latitude and longitude?

30N-150N, 330E-480E Signup and view all the answers

Which cardinal direction describes Ethiopia's position relative to the Equator?

North Signup and view all the answers

What is the north-south distance of Ethiopia based on its absolute location?

1110 km Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of marginal information on maps?

To help users communicate with the map effectively Signup and view all the answers

From which sea is Ethiopia located south?

Mediterranean Sea Signup and view all the answers

Which type of map is designed to convey specific themes or topics?

Thematic map Signup and view all the answers

What does a large scale map typically represent?

An area smaller than 1:50,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate degree difference between the north-south and west-east extensions of Ethiopia?

3 degrees Signup and view all the answers

Which country is located to the southeast of Ethiopia?

Kenya Signup and view all the answers

What information does the legend or key on a map provide?

The meanings of symbols and signs used on the map Signup and view all the answers

What climate type is Ethiopia classified as?

Tropical Signup and view all the answers

Which skill is essential for visualizing features like mountains or valleys on a map?

Skills of visualization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes Ethiopia's relative location to the Horn of Africa?

East of Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate total area of Ethiopia?

1,106,000 km2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Ethiopia's large area?

High cost of defense Signup and view all the answers

Ethiopia's time zone is GMT+3. What does this mean for its relation to GMT?

Ethiopia is 3 hours ahead of GMT Signup and view all the answers

What type of vegetation can be found in Ethiopia?

Xerophytic to Alpine vegetation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes Ethiopia's geopolitical advantage?

Close proximity to the Arabian Peninsula Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge arising from Ethiopia's large area?

Maintenance of national unity Signup and view all the answers

Which shape of a country is described as having a linear or snake-like form?

Elongated Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage associated with Ethiopia's defense needs?

Need for large army and advanced military technology Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn

The study of geography encompasses the spatial distribution and organization of both human and natural phenomena on Earth's surface, along with the interaction between the two.
Geography is a spatial science, studying geographic phenomena in relation to place and space.
Geography includes the study of spatial distribution of phenomena, physical and human phenomena, and spatial interaction and interdependence between physical and human environments.
Core questions in geography include: What? Where? Why there? When? These address the types of phenomena, their locations, reasons for their presence, and the timing of phenomena.
Geography has two major branches: Physical and Human.
Physical Geography focuses on the natural environment (landforms, climate, soil, oceans, hydrology, etc.) while Human Geography examines human-made elements (culture, politics, population, urban development, economics, religion, tourism, and history).
The scope of geography is deep and wide but not unlimited. It focuses on the five spheres of the Earth: lithosphere, hydrosphere, troposphere, anthroposphere, and biosphere.
Geography adheres to several major themes including: Location, Place and Space, Movement (of people, goods, information, technology, finance), Regions (formal or functional), and Human-Environment interactions.
Ethiopia's absolute location is between 3°N-15°N latitudes and 33°E-48°E longitudes.
Ethiopia is located in the Horn of Africa, in the northern and eastern hemispheres, north of the Equator and east of the Greenwich meridian.
Ethiopia shares its international borders with Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya.
Ethiopia's total land area is approximately 1,106,000 km².
Ethiopia is the 8th largest country in Africa and ranked as 1st in the Horn, and 25th in the world in terms of area.
The diverse climate, vegetation, and animal life are inherent advantages due to the area's size.
The high cost of defense, infrastructural development needs, managing national unity and territorial integrity, and communication challenges are some disadvantages.
Ethiopia's shape is relatively compact, with a relatively equal distance between all border regions from the geographic center.
Maps are simplified, plane (2-dimensional) representations of Earth's surface, reduced to scale, simplified through selection and omission of data, and represent the earth from a vertically above view).
Maps can show location, measure distances, area, direction, slope and show spatial distributions and interactions of phenomena.
Different types of maps categorized by purpose (general/specific purpose, thematic) and scale (small, medium, and large scale) provide various information.
Marginal information on maps includes the title, scale, north arrow, and legend.
Basic skills for map interpretation include knowledge of direction and bearings; visualization skills (visualizing 3-D objects); reading, interpreting, and changing scales; and understanding the legend, key.

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