Geography Basics Flashcards

Build foundational knowledge of human-environment interaction, geographic literacy, and regional characteristics for the Praxis exam.

1
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Which of the following is a major geographic tool?

A) Diary
B) Map
C) Cookbook

A

B) Map.

Maps visually represent geographic areas and features.

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True or False: Human-environment interaction only refers to how people modify their environment.

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False

Includes both, adaptations and modifications of the environment.

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Define: Geographic Region.

A

An area defined by shared characteristics.

Regions can be based on culture, climate, or geography.

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True or False: Urbanization always benefits the environment.

A

False

Urbanization can lead to habitat loss, pollution, and resource depletion

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What are geographic features?
A) Cultural practices
B) Elements of the Earth’s surface
C) Economic systems

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B) Elements of the Earth’s surface.

Features like mountains and rivers influence human settlement.

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