Geography and Culture

What is geography?

• The study of the earth's surface

• The study of different cultures

• The study of climate patterns

• The study of natural resources

What are the three important factors that determine geography?

• Topography, climate, and natural resources

• Social organizations, beliefs, and values

• Economic activities, language, and location

• Mountains, deserts, and rivers

What is topography?

• The physical features of the land

• The average condition of the weather

• The elements from the earth that can be used by humans

• The learned behavior acquired by individuals

How does topography influence farming techniques?

• Different techniques for plowing or irrigation may be used

• It has no impact on farming techniques

• Farming techniques are the same worldwide

• Only modern technology is used for farming

What are natural resources?

• Elements from the earth that can be used by humans

• The physical features of the land

• The average condition of the weather

• The learned behavior acquired by individuals

What are renewable resources?

• Resources that can be replenished over time

• Resources that can only be harvested once

• Resources that are abundant and never run out

• Resources that are not affected by human activities

How does climate impact economic activities?

• It determines the types of clothing people wear

• It has no impact on economic activities

• Economic activities are the same worldwide

• Only modern technology is used for economic activities

What are some examples of economic activities?

• Mining, farming, and fishing

• Building roads, bridges, and dams

• Praying and building structures

• Studying geography and natural resources

Why do people trade natural resources?

• To obtain resources they don't have

• To deplete resources faster

• To avoid using natural resources

• To sell natural resources to other cultures

Why do people cluster together in cities?

• Employment and housing are more available

• Agriculture requires more land

• Cities have better climate and topography

• Cities have abundant natural resources