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What is the definition of Physical Geography?

geography dealing with natural features and earth's natural processes

geography dealing with human nature and social construct

geography dealing with mountains

geography dealing with weather and climate, but not geology

geography of geology

Explanation

Physical Geography is one of the two major branches of geography. It studies the natural features of earth, as well as earth's natural processes. Physical Geography includes the study of mountains, geology, weather and climate, and much more. It looks at how the physical formation of the earth affects other aspects of geography. It does not directly deal with humans and social constructs — that is cultural or human geography.

2

What is the definition of Physical Geography?

geography dealing with natural features and earth's natural processes

geography dealing with human nature and social construct

geography dealing with mountains

geography dealing with weather and climate, but not geology

geography of geology

Explanation

Physical Geography is one of the two major branches of geography. It studies the natural features of earth, as well as earth's natural processes. Physical Geography includes the study of mountains, geology, weather and climate, and much more. It looks at how the physical formation of the earth affects other aspects of geography. It does not directly deal with humans and social constructs — that is cultural or human geography.

3

What is a GPS?

Geographic Positioning System

Geospatial Positioning Service

Geographic Pattern Seeker

Geographic Preparation of Systems

Geospatial Persuasion of Sectors

Explanation

GPS stands for Geographic Positioning System. This system uses data from satellites to pin-point a location on earth and help people find their way to a destination.

The other are made up terms and do not exist.

4

What is the usage of part of a river to grow and harvest sea-based animals called?

aquaculture

water-based culture

culture

basin

Explanation

The usage of a river or part of it to grow sea-based creatures and plant life is called aquaculture. It is used greatly in Japan.

5

What is the term for an area that has measurable boundaries?

Formal region

Functional region

Perceptual region

Formal zone

Sphere of influence

Explanation

A formal region is an area with measurable characteristics in common. These could include political boundaries, such as nations or states, resources such coal or water, or production such corn or avocados grown.

6

What is a GPS?

Geographic Positioning System

Geospatial Positioning Service

Geographic Pattern Seeker

Geographic Preparation of Systems

Geospatial Persuasion of Sectors

Explanation

GPS stands for Geographic Positioning System. This system uses data from satellites to pin-point a location on earth and help people find their way to a destination.

The other are made up terms and do not exist.

7

What is the term for an area that has measurable boundaries?

Formal region

Functional region

Perceptual region

Formal zone

Sphere of influence

Explanation

A formal region is an area with measurable characteristics in common. These could include political boundaries, such as nations or states, resources such coal or water, or production such corn or avocados grown.

8

What is the usage of part of a river to grow and harvest sea-based animals called?

aquaculture

water-based culture

culture

basin

Explanation

The usage of a river or part of it to grow sea-based creatures and plant life is called aquaculture. It is used greatly in Japan.

9

All of the following are major deserts except __________.

Khanhill

Sahara

Gobi

Arabian

Explanation

The Khanhill Desert does not exist. However, the Gobi, Arabian, and Sahara desert are all major deserts.

10

All of the following are major deserts except __________.

Khanhill

Sahara

Gobi

Arabian

Explanation

The Khanhill Desert does not exist. However, the Gobi, Arabian, and Sahara desert are all major deserts.

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