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Introduction to Geography Review Questions

Possible Exam Questions

1. Define Geography 

2. Name 2 other subjects that are associated with the subject of Geography.

3. Identify the main branches of Geography

4. Define each branch of Geography 

5. Define Statistical Geography 

6. State 4 importance of Geography

7. Define hazards

8. Differentiate between lithology and geomorphology

9. Explain why the knowledge of Geography is important to a GIS Specialist

10. Who is an archaeologist

11. Give another name for a town planner

12. Name 3 natural hazards that we encounter in Jamaica

13. Name at least 5 sub-branches for each main branch.

14. Identify 10 geography careers. 

15. Give the meaning of each career

16. Identify 5 tools used to collect geographical data

17. Identify 5 methods used in the collection of geographical data

18. Define questionnaire,  interview, survey

19. Identify the 5 themes of Geography 

20. Use 2 sentences to describe each theme

21. Differentiate between absolute and relative location

22. Define river,  channel, alluvial material

23. Identify 5 uses of rivers

24. Differentiate between the source and the mouth of a river

25. Name at least 5 rivers in Jamaica.
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