DCP Review #1

What are the four interdependent systems geographers use to understand Earth?

• Lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere

• Mountains, valleys, plains, and plateaus

• Weather, climate, seasons, and temperature

• Rivers, oceans, lakes, and streams

Which factor does NOT significantly influence Earth's climate?

• Ocean currents

• Wind systems

• Soil composition

• Latitude

The Panama Canal's primary significance to global trade is that it:

• Connects the Pacific and Indian Oceans

• Provides freshwater to Central America

• Reduces shipping travel time globally

• Creates hydroelectric power

The European Union primarily serves to:

• Create a single currency

• Establish military control

• Regulate agriculture only

• Facilitate trade and movement

What is a primary cause of changes in settlement patterns over time?

• Religious beliefs

• Transportation developments

• Natural disasters

• Political boundaries

Which technology has most significantly improved geographic data collection?

• Telephone systems

• Radio communications

• Satellite imagery

• Steam engines

What best describes the term "mestizo" in Mexican demographics?

• Indigenous people

• A mixture of European and indigenous ancestry

• Spanish colonists

• African descendants

What is a major pull factor that influenced the Great Migration in the United States?

• Racism in the North

• Agricultural decline

• Job opportunities

• Natural disasters

Which physical process most directly affects the biosphere?

• Plate tectonics

• Weather patterns

• Volcanic activity

• Ocean currents

NAFTA's primary purpose was to:

• Create a single currency

• Lower trade barriers

• Share military resources

• Standardize education