Chapter 3 & 4 Test

A day on which the sun is directly over the Equator is called a(n):

• Solstice

• Equinox

• Tropic

• Midnight sun

What causes winds to blow clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Greenhouse effect

• Coriolis effect

• El Niño

• Equinox

A phenomenon that causes dry areas to develop on the leeward sides of mountain ranges is known as:

• Steppe

• Rain shadow

• Biome

• Desert

Which of the following refers to permanently frozen soil?

• Permafrost

• Steppe

• Rain shadow

• Tundra

When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is __________ in the Southern Hemisphere.

• Summer

• Winter

• Autumn

• Spring

Which term describes an ecosystem with distinct plants and animals?

• Greenhouse effect

• Equinox

• Biome

• Desert

The spread of cultural traits from one culture to another is called:

• Cultural boundary

• Population density

• Cultural diffusion

• Ethnic group

A system in which private individuals can own property and make a profit with limited government interference is called:

• Socialism

• Free enterprise

• Federal system

• Natural increase

A population pyramid shows the distribution of population by:

• Ethnic group

• Age and gender

• Birthrate and death rate

• Geographical location

The difference between an area’s birthrate and death rate is known as:

• Cultural diffusion

• Natural increase

• Population density

• Free enterprise