Human Geography

What is culture?

• The natural landscape of a region

• The beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people

• The political system of a country

• The economic status of a nation

Which of the following defines a society?

• A group of people with a shared culture living in a specific area

• The natural environment of a country

• A specific type of government system

• The production of goods in an economy

An ethnic group is best described as:

• A religious group with shared beliefs

• A group of people who share a common language, customs, and heritage

• A group that governs a specific region

• A political movement based on social equality

What is cultural diffusion?

• The rapid growth of population

• The spread of ideas, inventions, or behaviors from one culture to another

• The isolation of cultural groups

• The increase in political power of a nation

Is the example describing a push or pull factor?

Cameron is moving to Los Angeles because Santa Monica has such high crime rates.

• push factor

• pull factor

a person who specializes in geographical research and study

• biochemistry

• industrial engineer

• environmental engineer

• geographer

''______________________ is the science that concentrates on the surface of the earth and human interaction with it.''

What does acculturation mean?

• The growth of ethnic diversity in a region

• The adoption of new cultural traits by a society

• The decline of traditional religions

• The expansion of natural resources

Population density measures:

• The number of people living in a specific area

• The total population of a country

• The amount of land available for agriculture

• The growth rate of a nation's economy

Carrying capacity refers to:

• The number of people an area can support without depleting resources

• The population growth rate of a country

• The ability of a government to provide education

• The amount of agricultural land in a region