Geography Questions

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What is the term for describing where something is on Earth’s surface in relation to other landmarks?

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Relative location

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Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 themes of geography? (MR.HELP) Movement, Region, Human-Environment Interaction, Location, Population

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Population

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What is the difference between place and region?

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A place is a specific point on Earth distinguished by a particular characteristic, while a region is an area defined by one or more distinctive characteristics.

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What is the Difference between absolute and relative location?

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Absolute location is a fixed point on the Earth's surface, while relative location describes a place's position in relation to other locations.

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What are the challenges associated with high population density?

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Increased traffic congestion

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Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion? The spread of sushi from Japan to other countries, The invention of the telephone, The development of the steam engine, The discovery of penicillin

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The spread of sushi from Japan to other countries

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Which of the following is not one of the 5 worldwide religions? Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Scientology

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Scientology

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How has religion shaped places like Europe and the Middle East? Through the culture of various places including art, architecture, literature, etc.

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Religion has influenced art, architecture, and literature in Europe and the Middle East.

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Define ethnic identity. Belonging to a certain group of people with a shared background, language, or cultural history.

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A sense of belonging to a group with a shared background, language, or cultural history

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Why did civilizations tend to emerge around the river valleys?

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These locations provided fresh water essential to growing civilizations that began developing agriculture.