Understanding Geography

A geographer who studies how people learn to live with nature's challenges, like cold weather, most often studies which of the six essential elements of geography? A. environment and society B. the world in spatial terms C. physical systems D. the uses of geography

A. environment and society

A geographer who studies how volcanic eruptions are shaping the Earth most often uses which of the six essential elements of geography? A. physical systems B. the world in spatial terms C. human systems D. places and regions

A. physical systems

The Midwest is a part of the United States that is made up of many different states. People describe these states as the "Midwest" because they share many qualities. Because it is grouped together for this reason, the "Midwest" can best be described as a __________. A. region B. theme C. space D. system

A. region

When societies make an impact on the environment, this means that they are affecting __________. A. the natural world around them B. the behaviors of people around them C. the cultures of other groups D. the way places are grouped into regions

A. the natural world around them

The "uses of geography" is the element of geography about the study of __________. A. the past and the future B. human cultures C. natural regions D. natural environments

A. the past and the future

A geographer who studies the locations of things that are happening in cities most often uses which of the six essential elements of geography? A. the world in spatial terms B. environment and society C. places and regions D. the uses of geography

A. the world in spatial terms

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image by Dr. Blofeld As a geographer, which essential element of geography would you be studying if you used this map to study locations? A. the world in spatial terms B. human systems C. environments and societies D. physical systems

A. the world in spatial terms

Human systems, one of the six essential elements of geography, can best be described as the study of __________. A. where people live and what cultures they create B. where things are located in relation to one another C. how people group places into regions D. how the Earth's natural environments are changing

A. where people live and what cultures they create

When geographers describe how two places are related to each other spatially, they are describing __________. A. where the places are located in relation to one another B. what kinds of natural environments are around each place C. how each place is changing over time D. what kinds of cultures are in each place

A. where the places are located in relation to one another

The six __________ of geography include "places and regions" and "human systems." A. key areas B. essential elements C. environments D. spatial terms

B. essential elements

The essential element of geography called "environment and society" can best be described as the study of __________. A. why people create cultures in different areas B. how people affect the natural world and how it affects them C. where things are located in relation to each other spatially D. how people group places together into regions

B. how people affect the natural world and how it affects them

A geographer who studies the similarities between two places most often uses which of the six essential elements of geography? A. the world in spatial terms B. places and regions C. physical systems D. environment and society

B. places and regions

The essential element of geography called "physical systems" focuses on the study of __________. A. the regions that people create by grouping areas together B. the Earth's natural environments and the systems that shape them C. the locations of places in relation to one another D. the cultures that people create

B. the Earth's natural environments and the systems that shape them

A geographer who studies why people have certain traditions and behaviors most often uses which of the six essential elements of geography? A. physical systems B. the world in spatial terms C. human systems D. the uses of geography

C. human systems

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Vervictorio This map shows Southeast Asia - an area made up of countries that have been grouped together. If you were studying why these areas were grouped together, which of the essential elements of geography would you be using? A. environment and society B. the world in spatial terms C. places and regions D. physical systems

C. places and regions

Which of the following examples is the best way of describing the essential element of geography called "places and regions"? A. understanding the cultures that humans create B. learning about how the environment affects humans C. studying what places are like and why they are grouped together D. seeing why things are located in different places

C. studying what places are like and why they are grouped together

Analyze the photos below and answer the question that follows. Photos by tsc_traveler and Rungbachduong As a geographer, you're sent to two parts of the world to study where people live and what cultures they're creating. Your task is to study homes like the ones shown above. Which of the six essential elements of geography would you be focusing on? A. physical systems B. the world in spatial terms C. movement D. human systems

D. human systems

As a geographer, if you were to study the culture of a place, which of the following things would you be most likely to study? A. its location B. its natural environment C. the natural processes affecting it D. the behaviors and traditions of its people

D. the behaviors and traditions of its people

A geographer who studies the past and plans for the future most often uses which of the six essential elements of geography? A. environment and society B. physical systems C. human systems D. the uses of geography

D. the uses of geography

When geographers study human systems, they are finding out about peoples' culture. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

TRUE

A man wearing warm clothes in a cold place would be an example of how humans adapt to their environment. affect their environment. can change their environment. choose where to live.

adapt to their environment.

The six __________ of geography include "places and regions" and "human systems." A. key areas B. essential elements C. environments D. spatial terms

essential elements

When geographers study how natural processes are changing the Earth, what element of geography are they using to interpret the world? the world in spatial terms environment and society uses of geography physical systems

physical systems