Quiz 2: Geographic Themes

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Which items are described by the geographic theme of movement? Kayla's great-grandparents were originally from Germany Songs and movies made in the United States are very popular in Germany Germany is bordered on the North by both the Baltic and North seas The Bavarian Alps form Germany's southern border Germany has rich cold deposits Germany export vehicles and machinery to many European countries

Kayla's great-grandparents were originally from Germany Songs and movies made in the United States are very popular in Germany Germany exports vehicles and machinery to many European countries

Choose the geographic theme represented below. Paraguay is a land locked nation. It is bordered by Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina. Location Human - environmental interaction Movement Regions

Location

Choose the geographic theme represented below. Geographers have set up a blog to discuss the geographic implications of overfishing in different areas of the world. Contributors from more than 50 countries have submitted possible solutions. Location Human - environmental interaction Movement Place

Movement

Choose H if the item describes the human characteristic, choose P if the item describes the physical characteristics The United States is north of Mexico and south of Canada

P

Choose H if the item describes the human characteristic, choose P if the item describes the physical characteristics Hold deposits were found in the hills of Pennsylvania

P

Choose H if the item describes the human characteristic, choose P if the item describes the physical characteristics. Hawaii is an island

P

Match the region with its description: Political, physical, economic, cultural, or climate Defined by the earth's landforms and water systems

Physical

The statement, "Jamaica is an island nation," describes what type of region? Cultural Economic Physical Political

Physical

Choose the geographic theme represented below. Cuba is an island nation. It lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the people here speaks Spanish. 99% of the population over the age of 15 can read and write. Location Place Human environmental interaction Movement

Place

Match the region with its description: Political, physical, economic, cultural, or climate Defined by their systems of government

Political

The president is the leader at this type of region. Climate Cultural Economic Political

Political

Choose the best answers to complete the paragraph below This chapter introduced you to the five themes geographers use to study and organize information about the world. They frequently used theme is the theme of ___________ that defines areas using one or more common characteristics. These characteristics can be ____________ -- the way people's actions and ideas change the earth. They can also be______________ -- features of the earth that occurred naturally, such as _________________ -- the amount of rainfall andarea receives.

Region Human Physical precipitation

Which statements describe regions? Most regions or homogenous Regions are defined by their common characteristics Regions do not change once their boundaries have been established Areas can belong to more than one region Regions are defined by people Regions have a little or no effect upon each other

Regions are defined by their common characteristics Areas can belong to more than one region Regions are defined by people

Which items are described by the geographic theme of human- environmental interaction? The Pyrenees mountains form the border between France and Spain The Channel Tunnel connecting the United Kingdom and France reduces travel time between these nations France is divided into 22 regions France's land borders are Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain Land has been cleared to make room for France's famous vineyards A highway through Mount Blanc connects Italy and France

The Channel Tunnel connecting the United Kingdom and France reduces travel time between these nations Land has been cleared to make room for France's famous vineyards A highway through Mount Blanc connects Italy and France

Which items are described by the geographic theme of location? The address of the White House is 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Early American settlers came from Europe It takes approximately 6 hours to fly from Seattle, Washington to Miami, Florida Tundra covers most of northern Canada Finland is west of Russia The beautiful beaches of Hawaii have made these islands a popular tourist destination

The address of the White House is 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. It takes approximately 6 hours to fly from Seattle, Washington, to Miami, Florida Finland is west of Russia

Which items are described by the geographic theme of places? Australia's climate is varied; it ranges from arid to tropical Australia's population is mostly English-speaking Australia is an island nation surrounded by the Indian and Pacific oceans Australia is south of Indonesia Australia's terrain is mostly low plateau with deserts Australia is rich in natural resources Australia's capital is Canberra

Australia's climate is very; it ranges from arid to tropical Australia's population is mostly English-speaking Australia is an island nation surrounded by the Indian and Pacific oceans Australia's terrain is mostly low plateau with deserts Australia is rich in natural resources

Match the region with its description: Political, physical, economic, cultural, or climate Defined by average temperature and precipitation

Climate

The statement, "long summers and short winters boost crop growth here, " describes what type of region? Climate Economic Physical Political

Climate

Which items are examples of human- environmental interaction? Coal mines The interstate highway system Meteor showers Oil deposits Shopping malls

Coal mines The interstate highway system Shopping malls

Match the region with its description: Political, physical, economic, cultural, or climate Defined by factors including language and traditions

Cultural

The statement, "The majority of the people here speaks Spanish, " is an example of what type of region? Climate Cultural Physical Political

Cultural

Match the region with its description: Political, physical, economic, cultural, or climate Defined by agreements between nations to reduce tariffs

Economic

The North American Free Trade Organization (NAFTA) is an example of what type of region? Cultural Economic Physical Political

Economic

Choose H if the item describes that human characteristic, choose P if the item describes the physical characteristics. European Union (EU) has 27 members

H

Choose H if the item describes the human characteristic, choose P if the item describes the physical characteristics. The United Kingdom's government is a constitutional monarchy.

H

Choose H if the item describes the human characteristics, choose P if the item describes the physical characteristics Tourism is the main economic activity in the Dominican Republic

H

Places have both physical and human characteristics. Choose H if the item describes a human characteristic, choose P if the item describes the physical characteristics. In Canada, tension exists between French and English-speaking people.

H

Choose the geographic theme represented below. As a protection from fire, many people living in heavily forested areas clear trees and brush away from their homes. Location Human - environmental interaction Movement Place

Human - environmental interaction


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