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Introduction to Geography, 8/e
Arthur Getis, San Diego State University
Judith Getis
Jerome D. Fellmann, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Introduction

Essay Quiz

Complete the following by supplying the required answers.



1

What are the six questions which are employed to define the field of geography?
2

Why has geography been called “the mother of sciences”?
3

Differentiate between “absolute” and “relative” location, and explain the importance of each.