Human Geography Review

Which statement best describes a limited government?

• Leaders have unlimited power.

• Citizens have no rights.

• Leaders' power is restricted by laws.

• Only one person makes all decisions..

Which of the following is a way limited governments protect human rights?

• By banning free speech

• By allowing citizens to vote

• By removing courts

• By giving all power to one ruler

Which is a cultural characteristic of society?

• Mountains

• Oceans

• Religion

• Deserts

In a free enterprise economy, who decides what to produce and sell?

• The King

• The government

• Businesses and consumers

• The military

Why are natural resources important for a country’s economy?

• • They are only used for farming

• They can be sold, traded, and used for energy

• They replace government laws

• They are not useful in trade

Which type of economy is a blend of free enterprise and command systems?

• • Free enterprise

• Command

• Mixed

• Unlimited

What is the difference between absolute location and relative location?

• Absolute = exact coordinates; Relative = location compared to another place

• Absolute = near water; Relative = near land

• Absolute = city name; Relative = latitude and longitude

• Absolute = continent; Relative = ocean

Which of these is an example of modifying the environment?

• Wearing a jacket in winter

• Building a dam

• Drinking water

• Fishing in a river

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Southern Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What is cultural diffusion?

• People moving to new places

• Spread of cultural ideas like food, music, or traditions

• Government control of culture

• A country with one culture only