Unit 3 Human Geography

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Which Geographic Feature would you expect to find near a major settlement? Options: Desert, Mountains, River, Plateau

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River

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Which is the BEST example of how humans have modified the Earth to meet their needs? Options: Damming rivers to produce electricity, Climbing mountains to observe nature, Exploring regions previously unknown to humans, Collecting artifacts for museums

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Damming rivers to produce electricity

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Which of the following is an example of countries working together to benefit each other? Limited migration out of China, The Euro is currency in many European countries, Refusing to make English the official language of Europe

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The Euro is currency in many European countries

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What is an example of a technology that impacts the earth yet varies in development from place to place? Options: Using camels to cross the desert and transport products. Using the newspaper and internet to communicate valuable information. Using science to track storm systems around the world. Using animals, hand tools and machinery for the cultivation of crops.

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Using animals, hand tools and machinery for the cultivation of crops.

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Which of the following is an example of how human-environmental change has affected another place?
- Deforestation in China has made it difficult for farmers in Shanghai.
- The Aswan Dam flooded the upper Nile Valley and permitted irrigation down stream
- Nuclear pollution in the Ukraine has resulted in increased birth defects in Russia
- Mining for diamonds in South Africa impacted the relations of its people.

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The Aswan Dam flooded the upper Nile Valley and permitted irrigation down stream

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An example of an environmental effects of human action on the atmosphere would be: Using the internet in the rain forests of Africa, The Pope visiting the people of Ireland, Watching TV in the Gobi Desert of China, Cutting down trees along the Congo Basin.

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Cutting down trees along the Congo Basin.

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A positive example of the effect of human’s use of technology is

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Governments spying on other countries to gather information.

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Which is an example of cultural diffusion in the Eastern Hemisphere? A person practicing the Islamic religion in Ireland, A person playing Bocce ball in Italy, A person buying silk in China, A person eating rice in Vietnam

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A person practicing the Islamic religion in Ireland

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How have women’s roles in Africa changed? Options: Many maintain the family farm, Many are responsible for making all clothing, Many are trying to start a new businesses, Many are the primary source for taking care of the children

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Many are trying to start a new businesses

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How do geographers know that a cultural idea has diffused? More people in Thailand grow rice rather than corn, More people in Japan eat hamburgers than rice, More people in Afghanistan listen to traditional music rather than rock, More people in Israel celebrate Hanukkah than Christmas

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More people in Japan eat hamburgers than rice