Geography is divided into two main areas. These areas are ________________ and _______________.
human geography and physical geography
100
What is the most accurate representation of the whole earth?
globe
100
Goods are shipped by plan to a grocery store to be sold
movement
100
a system that uses a network of earth-orbiting satellites to pinpoint absolute location
global positioning system
100
the study of the Earth and the ways people interact with the Earth
geography
200
Which of the following is not an example of a spatial scale in geography: local, global, political or regional?
political
200
Roads, airports, cellphones and televisions are all words associated with which theme of geography?
movement
200
The "Corn Belt" is an area of the U.S. where many people grow corn to sell.
region
200
the study of the ways people interact with Earth
human geography
200
computer or Internet-based mapping technology
Global Information Systems
300
Physical geography would not include the study of:
-bodies of water
-landforms
-overcrowded cities
-vegetation
overcrowded cities
300
Which social scientists would be most interested in investigating how the mayor of Sterling Heights has dealt with the flood?
Political Scientist
300
Clearfield Job Corps is 41 N, 112 W
Absolute location
300
worldwide or involving most of the Earth
global
300
a description or portrayal of Earth or parts of Earth
geographic representation
400
Which of the following is not an example of human geography?
-mining minerals in a mountain range
-clearing land to create a subdivision
-a volcano erupting
-cutting down trees in a rainforest
a volcano erupting
400
Which social scientist would be most interested in how the flood affected local businesses in Sterling Heights?
Economist
400
There are lots of big cities and skyscrapers there
place
400
a social scientist who is trained to study and write about the past
historian
400
the study of the natural characteristics of Earth
physical geography
500
Inquiry is.....
seeking answers to questions
500
a social scientist who is trained to study human societies and how humans organize in groups
sociologist
500
When it gets cold, I put on a jacket
human/environment interaction
500
an organizing framework for geographic inquiry
five themes of geography
500
a social scientist who is trained to study the cultural development of humans