Human Geography Chapter 2-4 Test

Extended drought and civil strife in a country would most likely lead to:

• Stable economic conditions.

• Expanded global trade.

• A loss of vegetation.

• A reduction in air pollution.

What is a common characteristic of these physical regions?

• They are desert areas used for mining resources.
• They are grasslands that support raising livestock.
• They are taigas that provide valuable wood products.
• They are rain forests used to harvest medicines.

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

• Gaza Strip
• The Sahel
• Puget Sound
• The Sun Belt

What is a place?

• A specific location or area that can be occupied or visited by people or things.

• A type of clothing

• A type of food

• A musical instrument

What is a Region?

• A region is a type of weather pattern.

• A region is a unit of measurement.

• A region is a specific area or part of a larger geographical or political entity.

• A region is a type of animal species.

What is a functional region?

• A functional region is a geographic area defined by its physical characteristics.

• A functional region is a geographic area defined by a specific function or purpose.

• A functional region is a geographic area defined by its population density.

• A functional region is a geographic area defined by its political boundaries.

Use the graph below to answer the question. What does Line 2 on the graph represent?

• Birth rate

• Death rate

• Family size

• Total population

What is Arithmetic Density?

• A measure of land area.

• A measure of economic growth.

• A measure of population density.

• A measure of average income.

What is a population pyramid?

• A population pyramid is a chart that shows the average income of a population.

• A population pyramid is a measure of the total number of individuals in a population.

• A population pyramid is a graphical representation of the age and sex distribution of a population.

• A population pyramid is a term used to describe the growth rate of a population.

What is the primary motivation for people from different countries to live in the United States?

• The use of English for business transactions

• The opportunity to study in U.S. public schools

• The desire for democracy and economic opportunity

• The acceptance of the principles of laissez-faire capitalism