Unit 1 Thinking Like a Geographer

Which cultural trait is influenced by a society’s location, available natural resources, and traditional family structure?

• fairy tales

• types of shelter

• religious beliefs

• band instruments

Most school districts in Texas provide a student break in late December and early January. The student break occurs at the same time Christians observe Christmas. This is an example of —

• religious practices having an influence on culture

• holidays affecting students

• special groups advocating or pushing for change

Which of the following terms best completes the web diagram?

• Celebrations, Rules, Music

• Population, Landforms, Climate

• Citizenship, Rights, Responsibilities

• hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza

Which of these factors has the greatest influence on where people live?

• Availability of water

• Shared cultural traditions

• Access to dirt bike tracks

• Proximity (nearness) to highways and roads

The list in the box refers to the basic ___________ that all societies have in common with one another.

• habits

• institutions

• geography

Which conclusion can you make from the information in the graphic?

• Asia is more culturally diverse than other regions.

• Europe and the Americas share a common cultural background.

• The Pacific region is more isolated than other regions in the world.

Some societies use recipes using food products that are available locally within their region. This type of tradition contributes to the culture of a region by —

• encouraging strict religious guidelines

• passing customs on to the next generation

• creating routines for survival in winter months

U.S. state capitals are a significant (important) location for geographers to study because —

• rules (laws) for societies are created in these locations

• most of the people (population) are living in these locations

• many amusement parks are available in these locations

Which of the following is the set of behaviors, beliefs, and traditions of people that unify a region?

• Weather

• Culture

• Globalization

One reason for people to migrate from rural (country) to urban (city) areas is that

• rural areas have better access to trade commerce centers

• people in urban areas have more opportunities to find jobs

• people in rural areas have access to greater financial services