Test Review #1

Which of the following is an example of a formal region?

• Sahara Desert (climate)

• Houston Ship Channel (trade hub)

• Silicon Valley (technology hub)

• Amazon delivery network (modern functional region)

What is a key characteristic of functional regions?

• They are connected around a hub or system.

• They are defined by measurable data or boundaries.

• They are based on how people think about an area.

• They are always defined by climate.

Which of the following best describes a perceptual region?

• A region based on how people think about an area.

• A region with strict political boundaries.

• A region defined by transportation systems.

• A region based on crop production.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a functional region?

• The Outback, Australia (landform & climate)

• Houston Ship Channel (trade hub)

• New York City subway system (transportation)

• Amazon delivery network (modern functional region)

Why might the Middle East be considered a perceptual region?

• Different maps include different countries in the region.

• It is defined by state boundaries.

• It is a major trade hub.

• It is based on crop production.

Which of the following regions is defined by culture rather than official boundaries?

• “The South” in the U.S.

• Texas

• The European Union

• The Corn Belt in the U.S.

Explain how the Dallas–Fort Worth airport system serves as an example of a functional region.

• It connects people and goods through a central aviation hub.

• It is defined by measurable climate data.

• It is based on how people perceive the area.

• It is a political/economic union.

Which biome is characterized by plants that grow only in summer because of sunlight, and animals such as caribou and polar bears?

• Arctic Tundra

• Tropical Rainforest

• Desert

• Savanna (Grassland)

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Tropical Rainforest biome?

• Hot, wet, diverse life

• Cold winters, conifer trees

• Dry, little vegetation

• Distinct wet/dry seasons

In which regions would you most likely find the Savanna (Grassland) biome?

• Africa, India, Australia

• Canada, Russia

• Southern California, Italy, Greece

• Sahara, Gobi, Atacama