Geography Assessment Prep
| # | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | Geography is the study of Earth's places, landforms, people, and how they relate to each other. |
| 2 | A map is used to show places and help people find locations. |
| 3 | A continent is a very large landmass on Earth. |
| 4 | A river is a large natural stream of water that flows across land. |
| 5 | Rivers provided water, helped crops grow, and made travel and trade easier. |
| 6 | A mountain range is a group or chain of mountains connected together. |
| 7 | Mountains can make travel difficult and may limit farming, so people often live in easier-to-reach areas. |
| 8 | A desert is a very dry area that gets little rainfall. |
| 9 | Climate affects farming, clothing, shelter, and the types of jobs people can do. |
| 10 | They developed near water because people needed water to drink, farm, and transport goods. |
| 11 | A trade route is a path or route used to move goods between places. |
| 12 | Geography such as mountains, deserts, or oceans could make it harder for enemies to attack. |
| 13 | A natural boundary is formed by nature, like a river or mountain, while a man-made boundary is created by people. |
| 14 | A country near seas, rivers, or important routes may trade more easily with other places. |
| 15 | Geography can influence the rise of a civilization by providing water, fertile land, safe landforms, or good trade routes that help people grow food, travel, and build towns. |