Geographic Factors Affecting Population Patterns Quiz

Which of the following is a geographic factor that affects population patterns?

• Proximity to rivers and freshwater sources

• Presence of democratic institutions

• Number of available retail stores

• Popular cultural attractions

Based on the map, which of the following statements is true?

• Cacao is not produced in any Andean country.

• Fishing is a more important activity in Colombia than in Peru.

• Ranching is a major activity in all Andean countries.

• Mineral resources are abundant throughout much of the Andes.

According to the excerpt, which type of land is most likely to support long-term settlement?

• Low, hot valleys

• Dry, sandy deserts

• High, rocky terrain

• Flat, fertile land

How do natural resources relate to population patterns?

• Natural resources have little impact on population patterns.

• Regions with few natural resources have frequent changes in population density.

• Areas that are rich in natural resources tend to be densely populated.

• People usually choose to settle in areas that have few natural resources.

Which of the following cities is located east of the Mississippi River?

• Houston, Texas

• Sante Fe, New Mexico

• Savannah, Georgia

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Based on the map, which of the following cities is most likely to have the warmest weather in winter?

• Helsinki

• Madrid

• Reykjavik

• Oslo

What can you infer about how the geography of the Rocky Mountains affects population patterns?

• The rocky land encourages cities to grow larger.

• The difficult terrain limits large population centers.

• People avoid living in valleys because they are unsafe.

• The mountains provide many job opportunities for farmers.

Which of the following statements BEST reflects the relationship between climate and patterns of human population distribution?

• Climate has little to no influence on where people choose to live.

• Regions with the highest levels of rainfall always support the largest populations.

• Areas with extreme heat or cold generally support lower population densities.

• Countries located in hot climates are typically the most densely populated.

How did geographic features shown on the map most influence where early colonial settlements were established?

• American Indians helped colonists move into their already established villages.

• Early colonists built their first settlements on rivers or coastlines for transportation.

• Colonists located their towns mostly on inland rivers to aid trade and access.

• The location of early settlements was limited by the mountainous geography.

Match the descriptions with the correct terms.

• mesa

• the amount of water in the air

• aquifer

• similar to a hill, but with a top that is flat

• economy

• An underground layer of porous rock that holds water

• humidity

• The use of the wealth and resources in a place