Geography Toolbox/ Pre-Unit

Which of the following means to enter and live in a new country?

• immigrate

• urbanize

• manufacture

• transport

What is the best definition of culture?

• the total population of a particular country

• the spread of ideas from one region to another

• all of the beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a particular group

• the physical characteristics of a specific population

Which of the following is an example of an ethnic group?

• everyone who goes to your school

• all of the people who live in a specific country

• the people who attend your church

• members of the Cherokee nation

When Americans celebrate Independence Day, which element of culture is being observed?

• history

• religion

• language

• literature

What is the main reason people throughout history choose to settle in one area and not in another?

• They want to get away from major transportation centers.

• The area has enough resources to meet their basic needs.

• They want to live close to friends and family.

• The area has deep religious significance to them.

What is the name for a system of government that is run by the people?

• democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

• monarchy

What is the name for an area that is densely populated?

(A densely populated area will have many people.)

• rural area

• agricultural area

• industrial area

• urban area

In which climate zone would this photograph have been taken?

• a polar climate zone

• an arid climate zone

• a tropical climate zone

•  a temperate climate zone

In which climate zone would this photograph have been taken?

• a polar climate zone

• an arid climate zone

• a tropical climate zone

•  a temperate climate zone

In which climate zone would this photograph have been taken?

• a polar climate zone

• an arid climate zone

• a tropical climate zone

•  a temperate climate zone