Geography is the study of

the distribution and interaction of Earth's physical and human features.

Which of the following best describes a constiutional monarchy?

A ruler's powers are limited by a constitution

The economy of the United States is run on a free enterprise system, in which

the govt exerts little control over business etc for profit by individuals

What is Geography the study of?

the study of people, places, and environments

Which best explains the significance of the Continental Divide?

point at which the rivers flow eastward or westward

A population is will most likely grow if

its birthrate is greater than its mortality rate

physical surroundings of a location

Which of the following are the 5 themes of geography

location, place, human/enviornment interaction, movement, regions

Most of Canada's urban and industrial growth took place close to the border of the US because

of the milder climate, fertile soils, and the railway system

Why do totalitarian governments sometimes hold elections?

to maintain the appearance of democratic rule

What is the difference between a globe and a map?

a globe is a spherical model of the Earth, a map is a part of the earth

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1
Geography is the study of
the measurement and physical descriptions of places, regions, areas.
the distribution and interaction of Earth's physical and human features.
land, water, natural resources, and population flows
the history and development of the earth
2
Which natural resource must the United States import to meet its needs?
gold
iron ore
timber
oil
3
Which of the following best describes a constiutional monarchy?
The ruler is a military dictator
The ruler is a religious leader
A ruler's powers are limited by a constitution
A ruler's powers are not limited
4
Where do tectonic playes move past eachother?
at glaciations
at fault lines
on continental drifts
on continental shelves
5
The economy of the United States is run on a free enterprise system, in which
the govt retains strict controls over business, resources, and tech
the govt exerts little control over business etc for profit by individuals
business, resources, and tech are worker-owned and operated
goods and services are sold or traded at the highest profit margin possible
6
Which term names the organic material that contributes to the fertility of soil?
rock
silt
humus
sand
7
What is Geography the study of?
the study of people
the study of environments
the study of places
the study of people, places, and environments
8
Why was NATO formed in 1949?
to provide foreign aid
to stop a common enemy
to enforce a peace treaty
to protect natural resources
9
Which best explains the significance of the Continental Divide?
border between Canada and the United States
highest point of the Rocky Mountains
divides the Great Plains and the Canadian Shield
point at which the rivers flow eastward or westward
10
A population is will most likely grow if
its fertility rate is greater than its birthrate
its birthrate is greater than its mortality rate
its infant mortality rate is greater than its mortality rate
its mortality rate is greater than its birthrate
11
An economy in which the central government makes all the decisions about a country's economic policies is known as
labor economy
command economy
collective economy
communistic economy
12
Nunavut is
the area of Canada's most rapid population growth
home to the First Nations people
within the Rocky Mountain range
home to the Inuit people
13
A city, along with its suburbs and the surrounding region, forms
an urban lifestyle
a megalopolis
a Central Business District (CBD)
a metropolitan area
14
What is environment?
where people live
plants
animals
physical surroundings of a location
15
Many American corporations are involved in business worldwide are called
free enterprise
service industries
multinationals
post-industrialists
16
Which of the following are the 5 themes of geography
origin, space, surroundings, temperature, atmosphere
world, atmosphere, air, ground, water
wood, fire, earth, metal, water
location, place, human/enviornment interaction, movement, regions
17
Who are Cartographers?
doctors who work with cartilage
geographers who create maps
geographers who excavate things
people who map and measure land
18
What is created when a river carries sediment along on its way to the ocean?
a moraine
a loess
a delta
a glacier
19
Most of Canada's urban and industrial growth took place close to the border of the US because
gold deposits were located there
of the milder climate, fertile soils, and the railway system
of its proximity to the United States
of the French and Indian War
20
The NW corner of Wyoming is at 45* N latitude, 111* W longitude. This describes its
vernal equinox
relative location
perceptual region
absolute location
21
The spread of ideas and customs from one society to another is called
innovation
diffusion
technology
facilitation
22
How can geographers reduce the distortions created when they draw a flat map of Greenland?
adjust the latitude and longitude
consult the Geographic Information System (GIS)
make a map projection
make a thematic map
23
Why do totalitarian governments sometimes hold elections?
to maintain the appearance of democratic rule
to choose which economic goals to work toward
to choose which individual rights to protect
to promote participation in the political process
24
What is the difference between a globe and a map?
globes are flat and maps are three dimensional
a map is a spherical model of the earth, a globe is a part of the earth
a globe is a spherical model of the Earth, a map is a part of the earth
globes are square and maps are circles
25
The subregion of the US most aided by the development of irrigation and air conditioning was
the west
the south
the Midwest
the Northwest

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