#1 2025 Geography and Urbanization Flashcard

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During the Industrial Revolution, what would have been the strongest pull factor that could have led people to move to urban areas?

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Economic opportunities

Answer explanation

During the Industrial Revolution, urban areas offered abundant economic opportunities, such as jobs in factories, which attracted many people. This pull factor was stronger than issues like poor housing or pollution.

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Using information shown in the chart and prior knowledge, why do you think South Africa’s life expectancies are so much lower than those of the United States?

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South Africa's people are presented with challenges and hardships that impact their society, culture, and daily life.

Answer explanation

South Africa faces significant challenges such as poverty, disease, and social hardships, which negatively affect life expectancy. In contrast, the U.S. has better healthcare access, contributing to higher life expectancies.

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To properly distinguish Place, geographers must focus broadly on culture, politics, history, and economics.

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focus broadly on culture, politics, history, and economics.

Answer explanation

To distinguish Place, geographers must consider broader aspects like culture, politics, history, and economics, as these factors shape human experiences and interactions with locations, beyond just physical characteristics.

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When geographers categorize a perceptual region, they classify it based on

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an area which people associate with having certain traditions or values.

Answer explanation

Geographers define perceptual regions based on people's associations with traditions and values, rather than physical features or political boundaries, making this choice the most accurate.

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How has the shrinking of the Aral Sea affected the people and the environment in the area?

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The shrinking of the Aral Sea has destroyed the local fishing and shipping industries, the water quality has declined, chemical-laden dust is blown from the dried seabed, the local population is poorer because farmers have lost their livelihoods, and many people have migrated away.

Answer explanation

The shrinking of the Aral Sea has led to the destruction of local industries, declining water quality, loss of livelihoods for farmers, and migration of people, making 'All of the above' the correct choice.

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______________ refers to the movement of people from rural areas to cities.

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Urbanization

Answer explanation

Urbanization refers to the process where people move from rural areas to cities, leading to the growth of urban areas. This term specifically captures the shift in population and the expansion of city life.

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A(n) __________ is a person who has left his or her home country due to a crisis, such as war or famine.

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refugee

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An urban area might turn into a _____________ if its key industry is no longer needed and the population moves on in order to seek a livelihood.

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ghost town

Answer explanation

A ghost town is an urban area that becomes abandoned when its key industry declines, leading to population loss as people move elsewhere for work. This fits the context of the question, unlike the other options.

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Compare how mountains and rivers can influence human settlement patterns.

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Mountains can act as barriers, while rivers can support trade and transport

Answer explanation

Mountains often create barriers that limit movement and settlement, while rivers provide essential resources for trade and transport, facilitating human settlement and economic development.

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How might a region's climate affect its population distribution?

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People tend to settle in areas with moderate climates, where agriculture and infrastructure are easier to develop.

Answer explanation

People tend to settle in areas with moderate climates because these conditions support agriculture and infrastructure development, making them more suitable for sustaining larger populations.