Exam 1: Earth Systems Practice Questions and Answers

Exam 1: Earth Systems Practice Questions and Answers Geography - Correct Answer️️ -the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries. Elements of Physical Geography - Correct Answer️️ -Landforms, rocks & minerals, water, weather &climate, plants, animals, soil Also known as Natural Science Elements of Cultural Geography - Correct Answer️️ -Population, Economic Activities, Languages, Religions, Political Systems, Settlements, Food Also know as Social Science Geography in Global Cultures,Economics, & Society - Correct Answer️️ --Present-day cultural, economic, and societal issues • Globalization, geopolitics • Connections between places and people • Development, social justice Geography Studies in Environment - Correct Answer️️ -• Environmental issues • Global change • Natural resources • Land surface transformations Geographical Studying techniques - Correct Answer️️ -• Geographical technologies • Spatial data analysis • Develop technical expertise • GIS/Cartography certificate (all tracks welcome) What does a Geographer do? - Correct Answer️️ -• Environmental agencies • Government service • Regional and city planning • International humanitarian aid • Private sector business Name the Earth Systems and Environmental Spheres - Correct Answer️️ -1) Atmosphere 2)Cryosphere 3)Lithosphere 4)Biosphere 5)Hydrosphere Lithosphere - Correct Answer️️ -Inorganic = Dead! • Bedrock • Soil • Sediments Open system: - Correct Answer️️ -Exchange between sphere