Module 3 Human Geography

Music, food, and language are examples of—

• culture regions

• culture traits

• social institutions

• Innovations

Which is a form of creative expression?

• literature

• family

• government

• education

What is it called when culture traits spread from one region to another?

• innovation

• cultural universal

• cultural diffusion

• cultural diversity

Which type of area would likely have the highest population density?

• rural area

• suburban area

• urban area

• trade route

What three key statistics help geographers identify population changes?

• environment, death rate, and location

• death rate, location, and economy

• birthrate, death rate, and rate of natural increase

• rate of natural increase, economy, and death rate

Which kinds of settlements are generally found in urban areas?

• cluster settlements

• grid settlements

• linear settlements

• rural settlements

Which of the following is an example of people adapting to their environment?

• cutting terraces into a hillside

• wearing a warm coat during winter

• drilling to extract oil or gas

What is one way that people can manage and restore forestland?

• building irrigation

• building reservoirs

• reforestation

• desalination

Why do governments intervene to create national parks and monuments?

• to punish polluters

• to help people adapt to their environment

• to help businesses grow the economy

• to protect important places and resources

What are cultural traits?

• The way of life of a particular group of people at a particular time

• The distinguishing components or parts that make up a culture. They can be non-material or physical items.

• The original sources of culture