Human Geography Quiz

Define the term 'Death rate'.

• Death rate is a measure of the number of deaths in a given population, typically expressed per 1,000 individuals per year.

• Death rate is the number of births in a given population, typically expressed per 1,000 individuals per year.

• Death rate is the rate at which a population increases, typically expressed as a percentage.

• Death rate is the average age at which individuals in a population die.

Define the term 'Natural increase'.

• Natural increase refers to the growth of a population when the number of live births exceeds the number of deaths in a given time period.

• Natural increase refers to the decline of a population when the number of deaths exceeds the number of live births in a given time period.

• Natural increase refers to the growth of a population due to immigration exceeding emigration.

• Natural increase refers to the stabilization of a population when the number of live births equals the number of deaths.

Define the term 'Population Distribution'.

• Population distribution refers to the way in which people are spread across a given area or region. It can be described in terms of density, patterns, and the demographic characteristics of the population.

• Population distribution is the study of how resources are allocated among different regions.

• Population distribution refers to the migration patterns of people from rural to urban areas.

• Population distribution is the analysis of birth and death rates in a specific region.

Population growth affects the global community by:

• Increasing resource demand and environmental stress

• Decreasing resource demand and environmental stress

• Having no impact on resource demand and environmental stress

• Only affecting local communities

Large numbers of people are moving to cities because:

• they seek better job opportunities.

• they prefer rural life.

• they want to avoid urban areas.

• they are forced by the government.

What is a 'Language Family'?

• A group of languages related through descent from a common ancestral language

• A collection of words with similar meanings

• A set of languages spoken in the same geographic area

• A classification of languages based on their writing systems

Explain the concept of 'Ethnic Group'.

• Ethnic groups are communities of people who share a common cultural background, language, ancestry, or history. They often have distinct traditions, customs, and social practices that differentiate them from other groups. Ethnic identity can be a significant aspect of an individual's self-concept and can influence social interactions, community dynamics, and political affiliations.

• Ethnic groups are defined solely by geographical boundaries and have no cultural or historical significance.

• Ethnic groups are primarily based on economic status and wealth distribution within a society.

• Ethnic groups are temporary social constructs that change every few years based on political trends.

What is meant by 'Culture Region'?

• Culture Region refers to a geographical area defined by the shared cultural traits, practices, and values of the people living in that area.

• Culture Region is a term used to describe a political boundary between two countries.

• Culture Region is a concept related to the economic activities predominant in a specific area.

• Culture Region refers to the climate and weather patterns of a particular geographical location.

Describe 'Cultural Diffusion'.

• Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another. It can occur through various means such as trade, migration, and communication, leading to the exchange of ideas, customs, and technologies between different cultures.

• Cultural diffusion is the isolation of cultural beliefs and social activities within a single group, preventing the exchange of ideas, customs, and technologies.

• Cultural diffusion is the process of a single culture dominating and eradicating other cultures, leading to cultural uniformity.

• Cultural diffusion is the preservation of cultural beliefs and social activities without any influence from external sources.

What are the elements of Culture?

• Language, norms, values, and symbols

• Only language and symbols

• Technology and economy

• Art and music only