General Geography Terms

Question 1

geography

Answer 1

The study of the Earth’s physical features and human activity, including how people interact with the environment

Question 2

culture

Answer 2

shared beliefs, customs, arts, and the way a group of people

Question 3

cultural diffusion

Answer 3

the spread of cultural tratis from one to another

Question 4

acculturation

Answer 4

When a person or group adopts some traits of another culture, usually after prolonged contact.

Question 5

assimilation

Answer 5

A process where a minority group fully adopts the culture of the dominant group.

Question 6

dialect

Answer 6

a regional variety of a language

Question 7

globalization

Answer 7

The increasing connection and interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations

Question 8

innovation

Answer 8

The introduction of new ideas, methods, or devices that can change society

Question 9

demographer

Answer 9

a person who studies population patterns and changes

Question 10

physical map

Answer 10

A map that shows natural landforms like mountains, rivers, and deserts

Question 11

poltical map

Answer 11

a map that shows countries, cities, and borders

Question 12

thematic map

Answer 12

a map that shows a specific topic