Unit 1: How We Study the World's Cultural Patterns

When humans decide where to settle or live in a certain area, what physical characteristic would they be more attracted to?

• Near a desert

• On a mountain

• Near a river or ocean

• Where is snows every day of the year

We might find a dense or heavy population near...

• water resources

• technology towers

• a cities capital

• near the equator

When we think of culture, we think of...

• government rights

• people's beliefs or customs

• amazing weather

• difficult landforms

When we think of climate, we think of...

• government

• people

• weather

• landforms

What type of map is this?

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Thematic Map

• Optimum Map

Using this map, why would people not want to live in the center of Australia?

• Heavy grassland

• Desert/ Dry Climate

• Tropical/ Rainy

• Too many rivers

What type of map is this?

• Physical Map

• Political Map

• Thematic Map

• Optimum Map

(Choose the 3 correct answers)

Which geographic factors would attract people for settlement?

• A river close by

• Rained for two days

• Dry climate

• Dark and rich soil

Which major institution is missing from this chart?

• Education

• Migration

• Climate Change

• Economy

(Choose the 2 correct answers)

Which cultural characteristics are missing from this web?

• Language

• An economic system

• Government

• Urban characteristics