Geo Unit 1 Exam Review

Which statement about the Global Positioning System (GPS) describes an application of this technology?

• A GPS receiver can determine the location of resources needed for networking capabilities.

• Correct use of GPS technology allows people to build in uninhabitable regions.

• International compliance with GPS readings can increase trade opportunities.

• A GPS receiver can improve the safety of commercial transportation.

The San Antonio River watershed is the area where all water, whether from precipitation or underground, flows to the San Antonio River.

Which type of region is the San Antonio River watershed?

• Perceptual region

• Functional region

• Political region

• Formal region

• The Japanese rely on the oceans surrounding the nation for food.

• The Chinese utilize terrace farming in many areas of the country.

• Irrigation systems are widely used throughout India.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn based on these statements?

• Systems of irrigation are used by many civilizations to improve agricultural production.

• People adapt to meet the challenges of the geography of the areas in which they live.

• Many Asian nations suffer due to a lack of natural resources.

• Limited access to water has hindered Asian development.

Which of the following accounts for the cultural diversity of Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia?

• Emphasis on free-market principles

• Unified political systems

• Emphasis on traditional religions

• Geographic factors

Which of the following most likely accounts for regional differences in the types of crops grown, the types of homes built, and the types of clothing worn in mid-nineteenth century China?

• Nationalist sentiments

• Geography and climate

• Social and economic mobility

• Imperialist government policies

The Midwest is traditionally considered to include only five states of the Great Lakes region (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin), but it is often defined as including the states of the Great Plains as well. The Midwest is an example of which type of region?

• Natural resource region

• Perceptual region

• Functional region

• Formal region

The Basque Country region of Spain has its own autonomous government, its own borders, and even its own language. The Basque Country is an example of which type of region?

• International region

• Perceptual region

• Functional region

• Formal region

Throughout history, human societies have flourished from the rainforests of Brazil to the barren spaces of the Arctic, from the river valleys of the Fertile Crescent to the high reaches of the Himalayas, and from the Great Plains of North America to isolated islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Which of the following is the best summary of this statement?

• Humans have spread around the world from their common origin.

• Humans around the globe make use of the same resources.

• Humans are crowding other species of animals out of existence.

• Humans adapt to their environments in order to survive.

Which of the following is an example of a perceptual region?

• Gaza Strip

• The Sahel

• Puget Sound

• The Sun Belt

“Triangles” in the United States:

• The Research Triangle: Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill

•The Texaplex Triangle: Dallas/Ft. Worth–San Antonio–Houston

•Tribeca: Triangle below Canal Street in New York City

Which type of region is described by this list?

• perceptual—linked by historic events and consequences

• formal—based on similar climate characteristic

• functional—linked together by communication, transportation, or economics

• perceptual—based on attitudes about ethnicities and belief systems