Geography Practice Quiz
(Relax—this is not for a grade!)
Directions: You may work with your 3:00 partner on this practice quiz. We will
go over the answers together as a class in 12 minutes. Good luck!
1. What is geography?
The study of Earth’s physical and human characteristics
2. Why should we learn about geography?
-To appreciate the world
-To gain practical knowledge for future travel
-To make good decisions that will positively impact the environment
3. Who was the “Father of Geography?”
Eratosthenes—276 BC in Libya
4. Does geography always stay the same? Why or why not?
No, because the Earth’s plates are constantly shifting, therefore
changing the physical landforms on the Earth. Also, humans move,
build, and change the Earth everyday.
5. If you described the means of transportation available to and
from school, what theme of geography would you be using?
Movement
6. Why might two places be identified as part of the same
region?
There are many ways to classify a region. Some examples include
language, physical landforms, religion, politics, climate, and
location.
7. What sports are examples of human-environment interaction?
Rock-climbing, skiing, mountain biking, etc.
8. Which theme would you be using if you wrote a letter
describing your town?
Place
9. What is the difference between absolute location and relative
location?
`Absolute location refers to a specific place on Earth, identified
using latitude and longitude. It is more precise than relative
location.
Relative location is described using cardinal directions and
landmarks. It is more general than Absolute location.
10.
Describe the place of New York City.
Physical Characteristics—an island, humid, cold and snowy during
the wintertime.
Human Characteristics—Skyscrapers, restaurants, Broadway and
arts, commerce, densely populated, Central Park
11.
What questions do you have about the Themes of
Geography?