World Geography Review

A geographer collects data about the Earth's surface using a satellite to map the changing distribution of population in the United States, by measuring radiation emissions. This geographer is using what type of geographic tool?

• Remote Sensing

• Aerial Photography

• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• Geographic Information System (GIS)

Which of the following would be shown on a physical map?

• railroads

• capital cities

• relief and elevation

• roads and highways

Which three statements support the idea that human characteristics can change a place?

• The construction of interstate systems has disrupted the migration patterns of deer.

• The Hispanic population of Illinois is much larger today than it was 100 years ago.

• Heavy spring flooding makes it harder for Midwestern farmers to grow crops.

• Coal mining has reduced the habitat available to wildlife in West Virginia and Kentucky.

Which of the following is an example of a physical characteristic of a place?

• A lake

• A school

• An oil well

• A banana plantation

Which of the following is a human process that causes harm to Earth's resources?

• building skyscrapers in cities

• governments using land for state parks

• factories pouring chemicals in the water

• using electricity in homes and businesses

What process occurs in physical weathering?

• Winds blow dirt away from rocks.

• Large masses of rock are broken into smaller pieces.

• Chemicals slowly break down rocks over many years.

• Small bits of rock are welded together by volcanic action.

Which two statements below are direct experiences that could impact your perception of a place?

• Attending a new school.

• Traveling to a city you have never visited before.

• Looking at photos a friend took while on vacation.

• Watching a television show about somewhere far away.

How have increased population levels negatively affected the physical geography of Africa?

• Grazing by migrating livestock has slowed the rate of soil erosion.

• Farming techniques have accelerated the desertification of grasslands.

• Growing demand for food has led to an expansion of commercial farms.

• Urban development has resulted in expanded recycling of consumer products.

Worldwide, why do the greatest number of people who emigrate from one country to another today do so?

• They like the climate better in their own country.

• They have been expelled from their native countries.

• They believe that moving will help them economically.

• They believe that moving will give them greater religious freedom.

Which of the following would be needed if large numbers of young people migrated into an area?

• Programs to increase cultural diversity

• More retirement homes and banks

• Programs to encourage farming

• More schools and childcare