Geography Midterm Review

Based on the Population Pyramid, which answer is NOT correct?

• Women tend to live longer than men

• The pyramid shows a less developed region

• The population has a high literacy rate

• People are living well into their 60's

Answer explanation

The statement 'The pyramid shows a less developed region' is NOT correct because a population pyramid indicating high literacy and longevity suggests a more developed region, not a less developed one.

Put the following in historical order of occurrence: Subsistence Farming, Commercial Farming, and Hunting and Gathering

• Subsistence Farming, Commercial Farming, and Hunting and Gathering

• Commercial Farming, Hunting and Gathering, and Subsistence Farming

• Hunting and Gathering, Commercial Farming, and Subsistence Farming

• Hunting and Gathering, Subsistence Farming, and Commercial Farming

Answer explanation

Hunting and Gathering is the earliest form of subsistence, followed by Subsistence Farming as societies began to cultivate crops. Commercial Farming developed later as agriculture became more advanced and market-oriented.

An original economic system in which traditions, customs, and beliefs help shape the goods and the services the economy produces is known as:

• Market Economy

• Command Economy

• Traditional Economy

• Socialist Economy

Answer explanation

A Traditional Economy relies on customs and traditions to determine the production of goods and services, making it distinct from Market, Command, and Socialist Economies, which are driven by different principles.

Why does Africa experience such cultural diversity as a continent?

• The people don't like each other

• Natural barriers such as deserts and forests separated people long ago

• Africa is not diverse at all

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Africa's cultural diversity is largely due to natural barriers like deserts and forests that historically separated communities, leading to distinct languages, traditions, and social structures. This isolation fostered unique cultures.

When tectonic plates shift and hit one another what is the result?

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

• Mountains can form

• All of the above

Answer explanation

When tectonic plates collide, they can cause earthquakes, create volcanoes, and form mountains. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above' as all these geological events can result from plate interactions.

Which statement describes how the Columbian Exchange changed the lives of Europeans?

• Cross Cultural contacts between South America and Europe declined

• The transfer of new products and ideas encouraged economic growth

• New diseases from the Americas led to massive deaths in Europe

• American Indians migrated to Europe to compete with Europeans for jobs

Answer explanation

The Columbian Exchange introduced new products and ideas to Europe, such as potatoes and maize, which significantly boosted agricultural productivity and economic growth, making this statement the most accurate.

A new job opportunity with more money is an example of?

• Push Factor

• Pull Factor

Answer explanation

A new job opportunity with more money is a Pull Factor, as it attracts individuals to move or change jobs for better financial benefits, contrasting with Push Factors that drive them away from their current situation.

Wanting to relocate because you live in a bad neighborhood is an example of?

• Push Factor

• Pull Factor

Answer explanation

Wanting to relocate due to living in a bad neighborhood is a Push Factor, as it represents a negative condition that drives individuals away from their current location.

The picture is an illustration of what?

• Plate Tectonics

• Ocean Currents

• Why the seasons change throughout the year

• The earth is flat

Answer explanation

The illustration depicts the tilt of the Earth and its orbit around the sun, which explains why the seasons change throughout the year. This is the correct choice, as it directly relates to seasonal variations.

Prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world; epidemic over a large area:

• Pandemic

• Globalization

• Diversity

• None of the Above

Answer explanation

The term 'pandemic' refers to a disease that is prevalent over a large area, such as a country or continent, affecting a significant portion of the population. This matches the definition provided in the question.