Intro to Geo
When Amazon ships a package to your doorstep that involves the geographic theme of
Movement
True or False: Kentucky has a humid subtropical climate
TRUE
As elevation increases, temperature ______________________________ .
Decreases
What did China do to limit population growth?
Created a one child policy
What is a good?
A tangible object
What theme of geography caused the Aral Sea to shrink?
Human-environment interaction
What is the oldest mountain range in North America?
Appalachian Mountains
Why should we try to preserve the rain forest?
Varied answers
Much of Africa is which geographic feature?
Plateau
This morning, you decided to eat yogurt with granola instead of a sausage biscuit. What is your opportunity cost?
Sausage Biscuit
What is the difference between push and pull factors?
Push: Reasons why people LEAVE an area
Pull: Reasons why people move TO and area
What is the continental divide?
Point at which rivers flow eastward or westward
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
What is the Ring of Fire?
Area in the Pacific Ocean with the most volcanos/earthquakes
Limited resources compared to people’s wants is known as
Scarcity
Kentucky is divided into six areas and Madison County is located in the Bluegrass. This is an example of which geographic theme?
Region
Building a bridge over the Kentucky river to help cars get from one side to the other is an example of the geographic theme of
Human-environment interaction
The Iberian Peninsula is made up of which two countries?
Spain and Portugal
What is the holy book of Judaism?
Torah
In today’s world, most countries have a ________ economy.
Mixed
What are the four major types of vegetation in the world?
Grasslands, Tundras, Forests, Deserts
What natural resource must the U.S. import to meet its needs?
Oil
What is the largest mountain range in South America?
Andes Mountains
What is the longest river in Asia?
Yangtze River
What are the four factors of production?
Land, Labor, Capital, Entrepreneurship