Geography and Settlement Quiz

What are some important factors that impact where and how people live?

• Landforms, water access, natural resources, and climates

• Language, culture, food, and clothing

• Technology, transportation, education, and health

• Music, art, sports, and entertainment

Which factor is NOT mentioned as impacting where people live?

• Water access

• Natural resources

• Technology

• Climates

What role do natural resources play in human settlement?

• They make it harder to live in an area.

• They have no impact on settlement.

• They help determine where people can live.

• They are only important for animals.

Which of the following is NOT a geographic factor mentioned in the text?

• Weather

• Landforms

• Technology

• Water

What is the significance of water in human settlement?

• It is only used for recreational purposes.

• It is not important for settlement.

• It is crucial for survival and agriculture.

• It is only important for transportation.

What is the relationship between landforms and human settlement?

• Landforms have no impact on settlement.

• Landforms determine the cultural practices.

• Landforms influence where people can build homes.

• Landforms are only important for animals.

What is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place called?

• Climate

• Weather

• Season

• Forecast

Why can plants and animals live better in certain climates?

(a)  

• Because of the soil type

• Due to stable, predictable conditions
• Because of the altitude

• Due to the presence of rivers

How does climate affect people?

• It changes their language

• It affects the way people dress and the activities they participate in

• It alters their height

• It changes their eye color

What is an example of a climate type?

• Sunny

• Polar

• Windy

• Cloudy