Vocab Review

What term describes the spread of people across the earth?

• Population density

• Population distribution

• Demographic transition

• Carrying capacity

Which of the following best defines the term "cultural landscape"?

• The physical landscape that has been changed by human activities

• A map showing the distribution of various cultures

• The untouched natural environment

• A landscape that has been protected for its cultural significance

What is urbanization?

• The decline in population of urban areas

• The movement of people from rural to urban areas

• The study of urban areas

• The process of making an area more rural

Which of the following is NOT a common push factor for migration?

• Economic opportunities

• Political instability

• Natural disasters

• Religious freedom

The concept of a nation-state is most closely associated with which aspect of geography?

• Cultural landscape

• Urbanization

• Political geography

• Economic development

What is the primary focus of economic development?

• Increasing military power

• Enhancing the cultural landscape

• Improving the quality of life through economic growth

• Expanding the nation's territory

Which term refers to the movement of people from one place to another?

• Urbanization

• Migration

• Population distribution

• Cultural diffusion

What does the term "population density" refer to?

• The total number of people in a given area

• The number of people living in rural areas

• The number of people per unit of area

• The movement of people from densely populated areas to less populated areas

Which of the following best describes the term "globalization"?

• The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale

• The spread of political systems around the world

• The movement of people from one country to another

• The development of a worldwide culture with an interdependent economy

What is a "primate city"?

• A city that is the first to be established in a country

• A city that is the largest and most important in its country, often disproportionately larger than any others in the country

• A city where the country's primates are protected

• The capital city of a country