Is this statement true or false?
Traditions, food, transportation, language, clothing, art and institutions are examples of one's culture.

true

false
2
Is this statement true or false?
The imaginary line which passes through the North and South Poles, upon which the Earth rotates once every 24 hours is called the Prime Meridian.

true

false
3
Is this statement true or false?
An ecosystem is defined as the interrelationship between living beings and environment.

true

false
4
Is this statement true or false?

A tornado is believed to be caused by two levels of rotating air traveling in different directions and/or speeds.

true

false
5
Is this statement true or false?
Democracies are usually ruled by a king or queen.

true

false
6
Geography is divided into what two main areas?

physical and environmental,

human and sustainable,

physical and human,

historical and cultural
7
The aspect of geography that examines physical characteristics of the Earth is known as ______________.

human geography

cultural geography

physical geography

cartography
8
Which answer is defined as a learned way of living?

culture

nature

skill

behavior
9
What body of water separates Russia from Alaska?

The Mediterranean Sea

The Black Sea

The Bering Strait

The North Sea
10
The geographic name for the land, which you see in the picture is a(n) __________.


isthmus

strait

peninsula

fiord
11
Which of the following best describes a sound?

the place where a body of water originates

a stretch of land along an ocean or sea

large body of water between a coastline and island(s)

a depressed area of land that has been drained by a river
12
Identify the similarity between an isthmus and a strait.

Both are narrow strips that connect two larger landforms or bodies of water.

Both the isthmus and strait provide a source of fresh water.

The isthmus and strait are both located at high elevations.

The isthmus and strait are bodies of water.
13
A symbol on a compass or map that is circular with graded points for the direction is commonly known as a _________.

grid system

scale

legend

compass rose
14
The name Pangaea comes from the combination of two ancient Greek words, pan and Gaea, meaning __________.

two continents

land on earth

continental drift

entire earth
15
If you described Washington, D.C. as being south of New York City, you would be describing its____________.

absolute location

exact location

longitudinal location

relative location
16
The city of Paris, France, is in which two hemispheres?

northern and eastern

southern and eastern

northern and western

southern and western
17
The difference between a formal and a vernacular region is that

a formal region has no formal boundaries (ex. the South and Midwest), and a vernacular region is established by administrative forces or physical characteristics.

a formal region is established by administrative forces or physical characteristics, and a vernacular region is based on economic factors (ex. poor, middle class, wealthy, etc.)

a formal region is based on economic factors (ex. poor middle class, wealthy, etc.), and a vernacular region has no formal boundaries (ex. the South and Midwest).

a formal region is established by administrative forces or physical characteristics, and a vernacular region has no formal boundaries (ex. the South and Midwest).
18
The ability to identify where you are, that is, locating your space and evaluating it in relation to someplace else, is known as _________.


grid projection

spatial analysis

spatial projection

grid analysis
19
In the northern hemisphere, the _____________ is on March 20th or 21st.

vernal equinox

summer solstice

autumnal equinox

winter solstice
20
A(n) _____________ is defined as the interrelationship between living beings and environment.

ecosystem

life support system

climate system

atmospheric system
21
Which sphere is composed of all living organisms?

hypdrosphere

lithosphere

atmosphere

biosphere
22
The names of the four spheres (lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere) came from the Greek words for

stone, air, water, and life.

Earth, wind, water, and fire.

Earth, air, rain, and life

rocks, air, sea, and life.
23
In the water cycle, water travels from bodies of water to the ____________. Then it travels back to the ground and to the oceans.

mountains

air

soil

lithosphere
24
Where is a savanna likely to be found?

moderate climates

cold climates

tropical climates

arctic climates
25
The climate north of the Tropic of Cancer is different than the climate along the Equator in that

those living north of the Tropic of Cancer experience a tropical climate while those along the Equator experience a variable climate.

those living north of the Tropic of Cancer experience mainly cold weather while those along the Equator experience mostly hot weather.

those living north of the Tropic of Cancer experience varying climate zones and those along the Equator experience a tropical climate.

those living north of the Tropic of Cancer experience varying climate zones while those living along the Equator experience mostly cold and damp weather.
26
Culture is defined as

the study of Earth's structure.

the study of living organisms and how they evolve.

the study of artifacts.

a learned way of living.
27
“The total number of persons inhabiting a country, city, or any district or area” is the definition for which term?

demographics

habitation

population

civilization
28
_____________ is the name given to the process of knowledge, skills and technology spreading from one culture to another.

Cultural transformation

Cultural dispersion

Cultural transmission

Cultural diffusion
29
People who practice _________ read the Torah for guidance.

Judaism

Christianity

Islam

Hinduism
30
______________ are elements that are found in our environment such as wind, water, timber, minerals, and oil.

Human resources

National resources

Natural resources

Manufactured goods

Answers

Answered by GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to the statements and questions you provided:

1. **True** - Traditions, food, transportation, language, clothing, art, and institutions are examples of one's culture.

2. **False** - The imaginary line which passes through the North and South Poles, upon which the Earth rotates once every 24 hours, is called the **Axis**, not the Prime Meridian.

3. **True** - An ecosystem is defined as the interrelationship between living beings and the environment.

4. **True** - A tornado is believed to be caused by two levels of rotating air traveling in different directions and/or speeds.

5. **False** - Democracies are usually not ruled by a king or queen; they are governed by elected representatives.

6. **Physical and human** - Geography is divided into physical and human areas.

7. **Physical geography** - The aspect of geography that examines physical characteristics of the Earth is known as physical geography.

8. **Culture** - A learned way of living is defined as culture.

9. **The Bering Strait** - The body of water that separates Russia from Alaska is the Bering Strait.

10. **Isthmus** - The geographic name for the land, which you see in the picture, is likely an isthmus if it connects two larger landmasses.

11. **Large body of water between a coastline and island(s)** - This best describes a sound.

12. **Both are narrow strips that connect two larger landforms or bodies of water.** - This is the similarity between an isthmus and a strait.

13. **Compass rose** - A symbol on a compass or map that is circular with graded points for direction is commonly known as a compass rose.

14. **Entire earth** - The name Pangaea comes from the combination of two ancient Greek words, pan and Gaea, meaning entire earth.

15. **Relative location** - Describing Washington, D.C. as being south of New York City is describing its relative location.

16. **Northern and western** - The city of Paris, France, is in the northern and western hemispheres.

17. **A formal region is established by administrative forces or physical characteristics, and a vernacular region has no formal boundaries (ex. the South and Midwest).** - This correctly distinguishes the two types of regions.

18. **Spatial analysis** - The ability to identify where you are and relate it to someplace else is known as spatial analysis.

19. **Vernal equinox** - In the northern hemisphere, the vernal equinox occurs on March 20th or 21st.

20. **Ecosystem** - A(n) ecosystem is defined as the interrelationship between living beings and the environment.

21. **Biosphere** - The sphere composed of all living organisms is the biosphere.

22. **Stone, air, water, and life.** - The names of the four spheres came from these Greek words.

23. **Air** - In the water cycle, water travels from bodies of water to the air.

24. **Tropical climates** - A savanna is likely to be found in tropical climates.

25. **Those living north of the Tropic of Cancer experience varying climate zones and those along the Equator experience a tropical climate.** - This correctly describes the difference in climates.

26. **A learned way of living.** - Culture is defined as a learned way of living.

27. **Population** - “The total number of persons inhabiting a country, city, or any district or area” is the definition for population.

28. **Cultural diffusion** - The process of knowledge, skills, and technology spreading from one culture to another is called cultural diffusion.

29. **Judaism** - People who practice Judaism read the Torah for guidance.

30. **Natural resources** - Elements found in our environment such as wind, water, timber, minerals, and oil are called natural resources.

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