Exploring Cultures and Economies Worldwide

What is one way geography can influence the culture of a region?

• The type of food people eat

• The color of the sky

• The number of stars in the sky

• The size of the moon

Which of the following is an example of a cultural characteristic?

• The height of mountains

• Traditional clothing styles

• The depth of the ocean

• The speed of the wind

How can geography influence economic activities in a region?

• By determining the color of the soil

• By affecting the types of crops that can be grown

• By changing the shape of the clouds

• By controlling the number of hours in a day

Which example is a land use characteristic?

• The color of the sky

• The type of crops grown

• The sound of the wind

• The number of clouds

Which of the following best illustrates cultural traditions?

• A map of river systems

• A collection of folk songs

• A chart of global wind patterns

• A list of mineral resources

What is a belief system?

• A type of weather pattern

• A set of religious or spiritual beliefs

• A kind of plant

• A type of animal

Which of the following is an economic activity?

• Painting a picture

• Fishing in a river

• Watching the clouds

• Playing a game

What is a geographic representation?

• A picture of the sky

• A map or chart showing information about a place

• A song about the ocean

• A story about the wind

How can people make a living in different world regions?

• By collecting clouds

• Through agriculture, industry, and services

• By counting raindrops

• By measuring sunlight

Which of the following is a cultural characteristic of a region?

• The average temperature

• The language spoken by people

• The number of rivers

• The height of trees