Geography for Pre-AP World History

Question 1

The demographic transition model (DTM)is used to

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explain the relationships between birth and mortality rates.

Question 2

True or False - The relationship between birth & mortality rates is heavily influenced by health challenges & technology

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True

Question 3

Urbanization would include young workers seeking employment in

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Urban areas.

Question 4

Trade, cultural processes, and political developments influence and are shaped by

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spatial reorganization.

Question 5

The closer things are to each other, the more interrelated they will be relates to

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spatial association.

Question 6

Push and Pull factors are used to determine

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the motivation for migration.

Question 7

True or False - Characteristics that define regions cannot change over time.

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False

Question 8

Which of the following sources make it possible to identify spatial patterns & relationships?

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all of the options.

Question 9

True or False - Regions can overlap one another.

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True

Question 10

System that organizes spatial data to create dynamic maps/tables which allow users to spot new patterns & ask questions.

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GIS

Question 11

Geographers characterize regions as all of the following EXCEPT

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logical

Question 12

Mapmakers can also be known as

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cartographers

Question 13

This indicates the proportunal relationship between measurements on the map & the actual distances they represent.

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a map's scale

Question 14

Two factors influence spatial organization. They are

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friction of distance and spatial organization.

Question 15

These are areas created to organize space based on the presence or absence of human or physical characteristics.

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Regions

Question 16

The terms "Midwest" and the "Deep South" are examples of ________ regions within the United States.

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perceptual

Question 17

True or False-Human characteristics such as language, religion & traditions can also be used to define a region.

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True

Question 18

These regions are defined by the beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes people have about a particular area.

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perceptual

Question 19

Which type of region has a shared trait such as common language or primary economic activity?

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formal

Question 20

Physical characteristics that define a region include all of the following EXCEPT

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street signs

Question 21

Lines of latitude circle the earth at specific distances from this imaginary line (Clue: It is latitude 0).

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The equator

Question 22

Migration into and out of a region may lead to changes in cultural characteristics, such as

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all of the options

Question 23

An example of a push factor would be

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all of the options.

Question 24

This system employs a network of satellites in predetermined orbits to measure distance & pinpoint location.

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GPS

Question 25

These convey representations of space, place, & location thru symbols, keys, scale and other manners of representation.

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maps

Question 26

Maps are _________________ depictions of the curved surface of the earth.

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Two-dimensional

Question 27

T/F - Friction of distance suggests that the frequency declines as distance btw spaces, places or regions increases.

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True

Question 28

Map symbols can communicate information & are explained in the map key, also called a

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legend

Question 29

Places are specific areas that

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have certain physical and human characteristics and significance.

Question 30

If you are moving to the United States due to a better job, it is a ______ factor.

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pull

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