Geography Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is geography?
The study of the Earth’s landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.
True or False: The equator is located at 0 degrees latitude.
True
Fill in the blank: The five themes of geography are location, place, human-environment interaction, ________, and region.
movement
What are the two main types of geography?
Physical geography and human geography.
Which tool is commonly used to find directions?
A compass.
What is a map scale?
A ratio that represents the relationship between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a physical feature? A) City B) Mountain C) Population
B) Mountain
True or False: Latitude lines run from the North Pole to the South Pole.
False
What is the definition of a continent?
A large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a collective region.
Fill in the blank: The longest river in the world is the ________ River.
Nile
What does the term ‘urbanization’ refer to?
The process of making an area more urban, often involving population shifts to cities.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of map? A) Political B) Topographical C) Historical D) Emotional
D) Emotional
What is a biome?
A large ecological area on Earth’s surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.
True or False: The Prime Meridian is at 90 degrees longitude.
False
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.
Fill in the blank: The study of population characteristics is known as ________.
demography
What is a natural resource?
Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
Multiple Choice: Which continent is known as the ‘Dark Continent’? A) Asia B) Africa C) Europe D) Australia
B) Africa
What is a habitat?
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
True or False: Deserts receive less than 250 mm of rain annually.
True
What does ‘sustainability’ mean in geography?
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Fill in the blank: The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is called the ________.
equator
What is a cultural landscape?
A geographical area that has been shaped by human activity and reflects the culture of a society.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a renewable resource? A) Coal B) Solar Energy C) Natural Gas D) Oil
B) Solar Energy
