Intro to Geography Quiz: Pgs. 4-12

Which of the following best describes a cultural landscape?

• A natural landscape untouched by human activity

• A landscape that has been modified by human activity

• A landscape that is only used for agricultural purposes

• A landscape that is only used for urban development

Which of the following is an example of environmental determinism?

• The belief that human culture is shaped by social institutions

• The idea that climate and geography dictate human behavior and societal development

• The concept that human actions can modify the environment

• The theory that technology determines cultural development

Human geography primarily studies:

• The physical features of the Earth

• The relationship between humans and their environment

• The chemical composition of the atmosphere

• The movement of tectonic plates

Which technique is commonly used in regional analysis?

• Satellite imagery

• DNA sequencing

• Chemical analysis

• Quantum computing

A formal region is defined by:

• A central point and the surrounding areas affected by it

• Subjective perceptions of an area

• Uniform characteristics such as language or climate

• The presence of multiple cultures

A functional region is characterized by:

• Uniform physical features

• A central point and the surrounding areas affected by it

• Subjective perceptions of an area

• The presence of multiple languages

A perceptual region is based on:

• Objective data and statistics

• Uniform physical features

• Subjective perceptions and feelings about an area

• The presence of a central point

Which of the following is a principle of cultural ecology?

• Human societies are independent of their environment

• Human societies adapt to their environment

• The environment is static and unchanging

• Technology has no impact on cultural development

Which of the following is NOT an example of a cultural landscape?

• A city park

• A natural forest

• A farm

• A historic monument

Environmental determinism suggests that:

• Human actions have no impact on the environment

• The environment shapes human culture and societal development

• Human culture is solely determined by social institutions

• Technology is the primary driver of cultural change