Geography, Environmental Literacy, Culture Test

Which of the following is an example of a "human characteristic" in geography?

• the size and density of the number of people who live in a certain region.

• Different landforms.

• Natural vegetation.

• The climate.

Which of the following is an example of "physical characteristics" in geography?

• Landforms and water features.

• Culture in different regions.

• The size of the population.

• The manmade structures and buildings in an area.

What is migration?

• • Contamination of Earth’s land, water, or air.

• • Anything in the environment that is used by people. 

• An area of land that has common features.

• When people or other mammals move from one place to another during different times of the year.

Which of the following is an example of a "renewable resource"?

• Coal

• Sunlight/Solar Power

• Oil

• Natural gas

Which of the following is an example of "NON-renewable resources"?

• Wind

• Solar power/Sun

• Oil

• Fresh water

What is the difference between a push factor and a pull factor?

• A push factor pushes people towards the ocean and a pull factor pulls them towards a volcano.

• A push factor pushes people away from a certain place of living and a pull factor pulls people in towards a place to live.

• A push factor pushes people away from the ocean and a pull factor pulls them towards a volcano.

• A push factor pushes people towards each other and a pull factor pulls people away from their pets.

What are the effects of pollution?

• Pollution destroys wildlife and contributes to human health problems.

• Pollution has no real effect.

• Pollution helps the environment.

• Pollution makes humans healthier.

What is an anthropologist?

• Someone who studies dinosaurs.

• Someone who studies diseases.

• Someone who studies culture.

• Someone who studies geography.

What is culture? Select all that apply.

• Culture is shared attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors of a group.

• Culture is the food that people eat and share with one another.

• Culture is the religion that people practice.

• Culture is the way people dress and the beliefs they have about people who dress in different ways.

Geography is the study of the Earth and its climate, products, and inhabitants.

• True

• False