Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz

What is a physical geographic feature?

• A characteristic of the Earth's surface created by natural processes

• A man-made structure on the Earth's surface

• A type of climate pattern

• A political boundary between countries

Which term describes a spatial area unified by a common characteristic?

• Region

• Climate

• Landmark

• Elevation

What does the term 'indigenous' mean?

• Created by human activity

• Living in a foreign country

• Moving from place to place

• Originating in a specific place or region

Who is a nomad?

• A person who studies ancient artifacts

• A farmer who grows crops

• A person who lives in a city

• Someone who moves from place to place with no permanent home

What is agriculture?

• The exploration of new lands

• The process of growing plants and raising animals for food

• The study of ancient cultures

• The construction of buildings

What are adobe bricks made from?

• Sand and gravel

• Clay and water

• Concrete and steel

• Sun-dried mud with a small amount of straw or grass

What does 'native' refer to?

• Living or growing naturally in a particular place

• Traveling frequently

• Being from a different country

• Adapting to a new environment

What are natural resources?

• Technological innovations

• Materials or substances that occur in nature

• Man-made products

• Cultural artifacts

What is climate?

• A pattern of the combination of precipitation and temperature over time

• A sudden change in weather

• A specific weather event

• A type of natural disaster

What defines an era?

• A specific location

• A type of government

• A single day in history

• A period of time with distinct political, economic, social characteristics