Why do geographers study population trends?

to understand the movement of people

Which of the following solutions to respond to human activity also describes a disadvantage?

New dams can harm the environment

Why are cluster settlements created?

to take advantage of a natural resource like coal

Which of the following characterizes the culture region of Southwest Asia and North Africa?

People speak a common language and follow Islam as their religion

How did the ancient Inca of Peru practice farming?

They carved terraces into steep hillsides to create flat land

How did the inventions of the satellite and televisions affect life in the United States in the 1900s

They greatly improved communications

How did the Spanish change some cultures in the Americas?

by introducing horses and firearms to the region

How is life in urban areas different than in rural areas?

many buildings in urban, very few in rural

Which of the following accurately describes social institutions?

Social institutions include family, religion, and government

How are performing arts used to express cultural themes?

by combining sounds and movement through dance, music, and theater

Which cultural features do nations throughout the world share?

People throughout the world have some form of government and create artwork

Which of the following explains how technology can improve people's lives?

farmers building dams to protect their crops

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1
Why do geographers study population trends?
to distribute available food to people
to decide whether to open or close hospitals
to understand the movement of people
to determine whether housing or jobs will be available
2
Which of the following solutions to respond to human activity also describes a disadvantage?
New roads help people travel faster
New buildings help people work better
New dams can harm the environment
New dams steady water sources and control floods
3
Why did the cities of Birmingham, Alabama and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania grow rapidly during the 1800s?
They established textile and furniture industries
They were located near major trade routes
located near coal
They became state capitals
4
How does high population density often affect life in a country's cities?
Buildings tend to be short
There is abdunt land available
There is little traffic
land is usually expensive
5
Family, education, religion, and government are all examples of basic ethnic grups
True
False
6
Which of the following is a basic need that people must have in order for people to survive?
food
social institutions
creative expressions
technology
7
Why are cluster settlements created?
to take advantage of a natural resource like coal
to follow the flow of a river like the Mississippi
to develop a city with good transportation networks like highways
to develop a city along a grid pattern like Washington, DC
8
A grid settlement is laid out according to a network of transportation routes
True
False
9
What is a common cause of population change?
natural increase
population patterns
migration
birth rate
10
The substantial exchange method of goods between cities, states, or countries is called trade route
True
False
11
The language you speak and the sports you play are examples of culture traits
True
False
12
Which of the following characterizes the culture region of Southwest Asia and North Africa?
People speak a common language and follow Islam as their religion
People celebrate their ethnic heritage in festivals like St. Patrick's Day
People mark "the beginning of the year" in the fall during Rosh Hashanah
They both live in the same country
13
How did the ancient Inca of Peru practice farming?
They moved periodically in search of fertile soil
They carved terraces into steep hillsides to create flat land
They developed a slash and burn method to clear land
They used center pivot irrigation to water crops
14
How did the inventions of the satellite and televisions affect life in the United States in the 1900s
They changed the way people shared information
They greatly improved transportation
They changed the way people collected information
They greatly improved communications
15
How did the Spanish change some cultures in the Americas?
by introducing horses and firearms to the region
by learning about new foods like chocolate and potatoes
by spreading games like baseball and lacrosse throughout the region
by introducing religion and written language
16
How is life in urban areas different than in rural areas?
Rural areas are more heavily populated than urban areas
Rural areas have many more paved roads than do urban areas
no idea Mr. Noone!
many buildings in urban, very few in rural
17
Which of the following accurately describes social institutions?
The way social institutions practiced are the same from culture to culture
Social institutions include family, religion, and government
The most basic social institution is the government
I am confused Mr. Noone
18
How are performing arts used to express cultural themes?
by using expressive language through literature
by combining sounds and movement through dance, music, and theater
through painting, sculptures, and architecture
through stories
19
Which cultural features do nations throughout the world share?
People throughout the world make similar meals and use utensils to eat
People throughout the world have some form of government and create artwork
People through the world worship the same religion/ speak the same language
People throughout the world grow crops and raise the same animals
20
Which of the following explains how technology can improve people's lives?
the Amish refusing to use computers for religious reasons
farmers building dams to protect their crops
i have no idea!
North Korea restricting Internet usage

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