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Unit 3A Review
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1
Why is the world's population unevenly distributed?
Poor global transportation systems prevent people from moving.
People agree that living in rural areas is better than urban areas.
People live in areas that are best for settlement.
People prefer to live near their families.
2
Why is religion is a large part of culture?
it is important to political leaders who use religion to gain power
it is one factor that does not change over time
it influences a person's behavior, values, and beliefs about life
it is a common value shared by all people on Earth
3
The arrival of immigrants creates a more diverse culture when...
immigrants quickly try to fit into the culture
state and local governments pas laws limiting immigration
immigrants settle only in areas with people from their homeland
the traditions of local and immigrant populations combine
4
Which of these is NOT a push factor?
lack of economic opportunities
strong education opportunities
scarcity of food and water
violence and political conflict
5
What is the purpose of the Human Development Index (HDI)?
to show the overall wellbeing of people living in each country
to compare each country's population density
to predict each country's future population growth
to show the average emigration rate from each country
6
Hip-hop originated in the United States decades ago, Japan has since developed their own version. This is an example of?
cultural diffusion
assmilation
urbanization
migration
7
What is defined as the beliefs, customs, practices, and behavior of a particular group?
cultural region
norm
cultural landscape
culture
8
What is defined as the movement of people from one place to another?
insulation
containment
migration
population
9
Which of the following is most likely to create a feeling of cultural unity among people?
a common language
urban migration
economic development
geographic diversity
10
Which conclusion is supported by the map above?
Education and job opportunities are decreasing in Mexico.
Mexico's standard of living has improved in recent years.
Mexico's population is concentrated in the south-central region.
The population of Mexico is concentrated along the coasts.
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What geographic feature do South America's most densely populated areas have in common?
The equator
Mountains
Desert borders
Coastal regions
12
Demographers are scientists who study what?
weather and climate
changing ocean currents
air and water pollution
human populations
13
The average number of people living in a square mile is called what?
population density
migration
urban sprawl
immigration
14
Large numbers of people move from rural areas to cities for jobs is an example of what?
decreased migration
population loss
immigration
urbanization
15
Which of these is a reason for migration?
hope for freedom
escape from religious persecution
all of the above
escape from war
16
Why have people started moving from rural to urban environments over the last few centuries?
The peace and quiet of rural living
Increased economic opportunities
Discovery of natural resources
Urban pollution
17
Which of these represents the best example of a cutlure being maintained?
Learning a second language
Grandparents teaching grandchildren to cook family recipes
Siblings participate in similar after-school activities
Enrolling in a foreign-exchange program
18
Earth's population has grown rapidly in recent years because the birth rate is higher than the
death rate
health conditions
infant mortality rate
standard of living
19
In general, citizens of Mexico have more years of schooling than citizens in Guatemala. This suggests what about Mexico?
Higher poverty.
Low international trade.
Low internal migration.
Higher economic development.
