Module 3 Test Review

What helps Sami, Norway's original population, survive the harsh winters?

• light, breezy clothing

• rain boots

• fur coats

• the colorful, traditional clothing

What refers to the substantial exchange of goods between cities, states, or countries?

• commerce

• bartering

• farmers market

• Wall Street

The number of people living in an area DOES NOT affect all elements of life.

• True

• False

What is a message about life or human nature that is meaningful across time and in all places?

• heritage

• the master of the universe

• universal theme

• cultural theme

How did Henry Ford improve the American automobile industry?

• He hired mechanics to work on hot air balloons.

• He used an assembly like process to produce more cars at a lower price.

• He began using ice cream as a fuel source.

• He used an assembly line process to produce faster cars.

Geographers who study human populations are particularly interested in ___________ that emerge over time.

• patterns

• the number of Starbucks

• the number of football fields

• cars

Why did the cities of Birmingham, Alabama, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, grow rapidly during the 1800s?

• Because coal and iron deposits were located nearby.

• They became major tourist attractions.

• They were near trade routes.

• They have great soil for farming.

How did the ancient Inca of Peru practice farming?

• They moved often to search for fresh water.

• They used center-pivot irrigation to water crops.

• They carved terraces into steep hillsides to create flat land.

• They developed a slash-and-burn method to replant trees.

Why has the world's population increased so rapidly in the past 200 years?

• Food production has improved.

• Lots of people live in poverty.

• Violence has solved major disputes.

• Governments have provided poor health care.

What would be a reason for an area to be thinly populated?

• fresh water is available

• good soil for farming

• perfect climate for growing

• harsh deserts