Geography 2 FINAL

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____________ are the changes humans make to their own behaviors to survive in their surroundings.

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Adaptations

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This picture is an example of _________.

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A modification

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Wearing a coat in the winter is an example of a(n)...

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Adapt (adaptation)

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Boarding up your windows with wood before a hurricane is an example of a(n)...

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Adapt (adaptation)

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What is deforestation?

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Clearing Earth's forests on a massive scale

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What will most likely be the immediate result of deforestation in the Amazon rain forest? Options: a decrease in the use of alternative energy, an increase in biodiversity in the region, a decrease in the rate of soil erosion, an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide

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an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide

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What is an urban heat island?

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A city that experiences much warmer temperatures than nearby rural areas.

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Which of the following best describes the difference between geographic factors and human factors in shaping a region?
A. Geographic factors are entirely man-made, while human factors are always natural.
B. Geographic factors refer to physical elements like climate and terrain, while human factors involve cultural, economic, and political influences.
C. Geographic factors always remain constant, while human factors never change.
D. There is no difference; both terms mean the same thing.

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Geographic factors refer to physical elements like climate and terrain, while human factors involve cultural, economic, and political influences.

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What is a megacity?

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A city with over 10 million residents.

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Slums are characterized by: Overcrowded living conditions and informal housing

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Overcrowded living conditions and informal housing