Chapter 1 and 2 Study Guide – Quiz #2 - Mater Lakes



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Chapter 1 and 2 Study Guide – Quiz #2

Chapter 1 Section 1: Studying Geography

True or False

1. A social scientist studies the human and physical features that make a place unique. ________

2. Geography is the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create. ________

3. Some geographers want to know how the world works, while others want to study people and the relationships among people. ________

4. Geographers study issues on three levels: the local level, the state level, and the country level. ________

5. A region is a part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas. _____

6. Maps, globes, and satellite images help geographers study the planet. ________

Chapter 1 Section 2: Geography Themes and Essential Elements

Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.

1. The five major [pic] of geography are location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and regions.

2. The theme of [pic] describes the features that make a site unique.

3. The theme of [pic] describes where something is.

4.  [pic] are areas that share common characteristics.

5. The six essential [pic] are the world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, and the uses of geography.

6. The national geography [pic] is a list of 18 basic ideas that are central to the study of geography.

Chapter 1 Section 3: The Branches of Geography

Multiple choice: select the best answer for each question

1. What are the two main branches of geography?

|[pic]|Physical geography and spatial geography |

|[pic]|Spatial geography and regional geography |

|[pic]|Human geography and regional geography |

|[pic]|Human geography and physical geography |

2. Which of the following is not part of the study of physical geography?

|[pic]|the world’s physical features |

|[pic]|climate |

|[pic]|landscapes |

|[pic]|plants |

3. Which of the following is not part of the study of human geography?

|[pic]|landscapes |

|[pic]|population |

|[pic]|bodies of water |

|[pic]|economics |

4. Which of the following is not a use of human geography?

|[pic]|To understand the impact of weather and climate patterns |

|[pic]|To help us better understand people of different cultures |

|[pic]|To protect the environment |

|[pic]|To help people design cities and towns |

5.

| |What is cartography? |

| |[pic] |

| |the study of soils and plants |

| | |

| |[pic] |

| |the science of making maps |

| | |

| |[pic] |

| |the study of cities and how people live in them |

| | |

| |[pic] |

| |the study of how people make and spend money |

| | |

6. What is hydrology?

|[pic]|the study of soils and plants |

|[pic]|the science of making maps |

|[pic]|the study of how people make and spend money |

|[pic]|the study of water on Earth |

7. What is meteorology?

|[pic]|the study of soils and plants |

|[pic]|the study of weather and what causes it |

|[pic]|the study of how people make and spend money |

|[pic]|the study of water on Earth |

Chapter 2 Section 1: Earth and the Sun's Energy

Fill in the blank with the word that best completes the sentence.

1. The [pic] , or the distance north or south of Earth’s equator, can affect the amount of solar energy it receives.

2. One [pic] of Earth takes 365¼ days to complete.

3. All life on Earth requires [pic] energy to survive and the amount Earth receives changes constantly.

4. All life on Earth requires [pic] energy to survive and the amount Earth receives changes constantly.

5. The tilt of the Earth’s [pic] causes the seasons to change as it orbits the sun.

6. In the [pic] seasons are marked by rainfall rather than temperature.

7. Because of the Earth’s tilt, the Northern and Southern [pic] experience opposite seasons.

Chapter 2 Section 2: Water on Earth

True or False

1. Oceans contain about 97 percent of the Earth’s water and are the main source of drinking water for the world’s population. ___________________

2. Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of precipitation. _____________________

3. Precipitation is the force that drives the water cycle. _____________________

4. The water cycle helps to maintain a constant supply of water on Earth. ______________________

5. Hurricanes are the greatest water problem for people living near the ocean. ____________________

6. Water provides many benefits, including food, energy, and fun. ______________________

Chapter 2 Section 3: The Land

Directions: Select the word that best answers the question. 

|Continents earthquakes erosion landforms lava |

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|plate tectonics weathering peninsulas |

1. often take place along breaks in the Earth’s crust where movement occurs ________________________

2. can wear away or build up landforms ________________________

3. land surrounded by water on three sides ________________________

4. large landmasses that are part of Earth’s crust ________________________

5. as it cools, it can build underwater mountains and even islands ________________________

6. process by which rock is broken down into smaller pieces ________________________

7. exert a strong influence on people’s lives and can affect settlements and culture ________________________

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