Grade 8 Geography Quiz

Question 1

How have settlements changed over time?

Accepted Answer

Switch from hunter gatherer societies to agrarian (farming) societies

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a factor for settlement discussed in class?

Accepted Answer

Social factors

Question 3

The study of different cultures is an example of....

Accepted Answer

Human geography

Question 4

What is geography?

Accepted Answer

The study of the physical features and human populations on earth.

Question 5

What are the different ways that land can be used?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 6

What does "demographics" mean?

Accepted Answer

Population statistics for a certain area including age, gender, etc.

Question 7

What does "doubling time" mean?

Accepted Answer

The amount of time it takes for a population to double in size

Question 8

The study of different economic systems is an example of....

Accepted Answer

Human geography

Question 9

Which of the following is a favourable factor for settlement?

Accepted Answer

Climate that is not too hot and not too cold

Question 10

Which major historical event caused people to move from rural areas to more urban areas to find work?

Accepted Answer

The Industrial Revolution

Question 11

Which type of settlement is shown in the picture?

Accepted Answer

Clustered

Question 12

If a country has a population density of 100, is it sparse, moderate, or dense?

Accepted Answer

Moderate

Question 13

Where will most of the population growth occur in the coming years?

Accepted Answer

In the world's poorest countries

Question 14

The study of landforms, rocks and minerals is an example of....

Accepted Answer

Physical geography

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