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Introduction to Human Geography

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What is the main focus of human geography?

Analyzing geospatial tools and techniques

Studying the earth's landscapes

Investigating the people of earth and their societies (correct)

Exploring the physical connections between earth and its population

Why did modern geography start during the Age of Exploration?

To explore outer space

Because of increasing technological ability to travel the world (correct)

As a result of industrial revolution

Due to advancements in agricultural practices

Which part of the geographic discipline focuses on making maps?

Human geography

Physical geography

Geospatial tools and techniques (correct)

Environmental science

What is a key aspect that explorers documented during the Age of Exploration?

Physical landscape descriptions Signup and view all the answers

When narrowly focused, what does human geography primarily examine?

Humans and their interactions and activities Signup and view all the answers

What does cultural geography primarily focus on?

Investigating how the physical environment interacts with people's traditions Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization impact culture according to the text?

By encouraging interaction and exchange of new goods, services, and ideas Signup and view all the answers

Why is language and communication important in cultural geography?

To create a common bond and sense of understanding within a culture Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT fall under the primary cultural geography characteristics?

Government structures Signup and view all the answers

What does cultural geography research aim to explain according to the text?

Why people and societies act and make decisions the way they do Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of cultural geography according to the text?

Globalization, language and communication, religion, and the economy and government Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a cultural universal mentioned in the text?

The bond between mother and child Signup and view all the answers

What does cultural relativism involve?

Viewing a culture through the lens of someone of the same culture Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the framework that defines what is considered socially good and bad?

Cultural values Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization impact human culture according to the text?

International businesses spread and human culture is influenced Signup and view all the answers