3.1 Guided Reading

According to the image, where are stone houses built in the farming village in western Iran?

• On flat plains

• In a steep gorge

• On the coast

• In a desert

According to the United Nations, what was the global population in December 2019?

• 6.5 billion

• 7.8 billion

• 8.2 billion

• 9.1 billion

Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned as one of the areas where two-thirds of the global population can be found?

• East Asia

• South Asia

• Western Europe

• North America

What term describes a population that is spread out evenly over an area?

• Clustered

• Linear

• Uniform

• Random

Which pattern of population distribution appears to form long and narrow lines?

• Uniform

• Clustered

• Linear

• Dispersed

Which of the following is NOT a physical and environmental factor influencing population distribution?

• Moderate climates

• Rich soils

• Adequate water supplies

• High elevation

What percentage of the world's population lives below elevations of 1,500 feet?

• 50 percent

• 60 percent

• 70 percent

• 80 percent

Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned as having a significant portion of the world's population living in low-lying areas with fertile soil and a moderate climate?

• East Asia

• South Asia

• Southeast Asia

• North America

What does the term "climate" refer to?

• The short-term patterns of weather in an area

• The long-term patterns of weather in an area

• The average temperature of a specific location

• The daily weather conditions

Which of the following is NOT a factor that climate helps shape?

• Soil

• Vegetation

• Agricultural opportunities

• Population density