Population and Geography Review

In Houston, many people live near water and highways. What kind of geographic factor is this?

• Access to resources and transportation

• Climate

• Cultural significance

• Historical importance

Which area is likely to have the highest population density?

• A rural area with limited resources

• A mountainous region with harsh weather

• A city with water, flat land, and good weather

• A desert with extreme temperatures

Look at this map showing cities near rivers. Why are most cities located by rivers?

• Rivers provide scenic beauty

• People need water to farm, travel, and survive

• Rivers are barriers to enemies

• Rivers are sources of entertainment

Scenario: A family moves from Honduras to the U.S. to find safety and jobs. What are these called?

• Push factors

• Economic factors

• Cultural factors

• Pull factors

Scenario: A hurricane destroys homes. The family moves to another state. This is an example of:

• Migration

• Immigration

• Emigration

• Urbanization

Select all the ways migration can change a city:

• New restaurants

• More languages

• Different holidays

• Increased pollution

In Venezuela, some people leave because of violence and food shortages. What kind of factor is this?

• Pull factor

• Economic factor

• Push factor

• Cultural factor

Which of these is a physical process? (Select all that apply)

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Hurricane

• Deforestation

Scenario: In Japan, buildings are designed to move during earthquakes. What is this an example of?

• Preventing natural disasters

• Adapting to physical processes

• Ignoring environmental changes

• Enhancing cultural heritage

What is one way people in New Orleans protect their homes from floods?

• Build houses on stilts

• Use sandbags

• Relocate to higher ground

• Build levees and pumps to block water