The Spatial World
Name the theme of geography that explains how people, goods, and ideas travel.
Movement
The exact position of a place using latitude and longitude is called ________.
Absolute location
What river forms part of the border between the U.S. and Mexico?
Rio Grande
What is the longest continental mountain range in the world?
Andes Mountains
What warm ocean current keeps Western Europe mild?
North Atlantic Drift
Which term refers to modifying or adapting to the environment?
Human-Environment Interaction
Lines that run east–west but measure north–south distances are called ________.
Latitude
Which canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
Panama Canal
Where does the Amazon River begin?
The Andes Mountains (Peru)
Which major river flows through 10 European countries?
Danube River
What do we call a group of places with shared characteristics?
Region
A map feature showing directions (NSEW) is called a ________.
Compass rose
Which industry is most important for Caribbean economies?
Tourism (also agriculture acceptable)
Which farming technique allowed the Inca to farm in the mountains?
Terrace
What is the currency used by many European Union nations?
Euro
Give an example of relative location.
(ex: “next to the library” / “across from Walmart”)
Which map feature compares map distance to real distance?
Scale
What climate type dominates Central America and the Caribbean?
Tropical (wet and dry)
Which region of Argentina is famous for ranching and fertile soil?
The Pampas
Which mountains divide Europe from Asia?
Ural
Which theme of geography studies the physical and human characteristics of a location?
Place
Name one tool geographers use besides maps.
GPS / GIS / Satellite images / Atlas (any acceptable)
Why is the Caribbean a major region for cultural blending?
Colonization + trade routes brought many cultures together
What is the main cause of Amazon deforestation?
Agriculture & logging
What demographic problem is affecting Europe today?
Aging population