G.K.
The main tools geographers use are...
Maps and globes
Undersea earthquakes can cause huge waves are called...
tsunami
The often destructive seasonal winds that bring much needed rain to South Asia are called...
monsoon
Some farmers try to prevent erosion by...
terracing
People prefer to live in places that have good land, a favorable climate, and...
plentiful water
What two characteristics do geographers study about a place?
Physical and human
Low-lying stretches of flat or gently rolling land are called...
plains
The dry area on the leeward side of a mountain is called a...
rain shadow
People express their culture through...
the arts
Who makes decisions about what to produce in a market economy?
Individuals
The Earth rotates on its...
axis
Deposits of sand and soil at the mouth of a river form a...
delta
In what region do huge evergreen forests called taiga grow?
subarctic areas
The strongest unifying force in a culture is...
its language
A tax that is added to the price of imported goods is a...
tarrif
Earth's most important companion in space is...
The sun
What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?
70%
Areas with a humid subtropical climate have heaviest rainfall in the...
summer
Television and the Internet contribute to...
cultural diffusion
The ability of people to make things that will help them and give them some control over their environment is called...
technology
The process of breaking surface rock into boulders, gravel, sand, and soil is called...
Weathering
What water can be tapped by wells?
groundwater
As much as 70% of all fresh water is used for...
irrigation
The most important reason people move to the city is to...
find jobs
Which is an example of a citizen's rights?
Freedom of speech