Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Geography define the discipline

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Many famous geographers and non-geographers have attempted to define the discipline in a few short words. The concept has also changed throughout the ages, making it difficult to create a 1, universal geography definition for such a dynamic and all-encompassing subject. After all, Earth is a big place with many 2 to study. It affects and is affected by the people who live there and use its 3. But basically, geography is the study of the 4 of Earth and the people who live there, and all that encompasses.

Word box (alphabetical)

complexconcisefacetsmethodsoptionsresourcessidesurface

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Reading: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop)

PromptText up to 80 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessedReading

How it is scored

  • The box has more words than there are gaps.
  • Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.