Geography Introduction 7

• Geography

Geography

What is Geography?

Geography is..

Geography is the study of the earth, atmosphere and the human activity. 

Which of the following is NOT a continent?

1. Australia
2. Asia
3. South Africa
4. South America

How many continents are there?

1. 5
2. 6
3. 7
4. 8

How many countries are in the world today?

1. 101
2. 195
3. 95
4. 289

Which continent are we in now?

1. Asia
2. Africa
3. Australia
4. South America

Which hemisphere are we in?

1. Southern
2. Northern

The important questions

Geographers ask the following questions when looking at an issue. 

What?                                            How?

Where?                                          Why?

Who?               What are the effects?

What are some occupations which use Geography?

Geography

What are the important questions to ask when examining an issue?

Why is studying Geography important?

What are THREE issues in Geography that you are interested in knowing more about? 

Deforestation is..

1. Forests
2. Cutting down forests
3. Cutting down a tree
4. Loss of species

What is the MOST common cause of deforestation?

1. Timber
2. Clearing for cities
3. Parks
4. Clearing for farming

Most trees are cut down for...

1. Wood for timber
2. Wood for fires
3. Paper
4. Medicine

Many rainforests are being cut down in ..
Choose 2 answers

1. Finland
2. Indonesia
3. Malaysia
4. Saudi Arabia

What is extinction?

1. Loss of trees
2. Loss of wood
3. Loss of bees
4. Loss of animal species

Which animals are endangered in Borneo?
Choose 2

1. Orangutans
2. Grizzly Bears
3. Sunbears
4. Tigers

Which animals are endangered in Sumatra?
Choose 2 answers

1. Orangutans
2. Moon bears
3. Sunbears
4. Tigers