Unit 1: Physical & Human Geography

Which factor best explains why cultures influence each other so quickly in today’s world?

• Global communication and technology

• Slower travel and limited contact

• Stronger isolation of cultures

• Decrease in international trade

Which of the following shows cultural diffusion?

• A desert tribe develops irrigation methods for farming

• A new sport invented within one country stays local

• A European fashion trend becomes popular in Asia

• A river forming the boundary between two states

Lines that run vertically and meet at the poles are called:

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Equator lines

• Tropics

Which imaginary line separates the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

• Prime Meridian

• International Date Line

What term describes one-half of Earth’s surface?

• Region

• Hemisphere

• Zone

• Grid

Which type of map shows both elevation and human-built structures?

• Political map

• Thematic map

• Topographic map

• Climate map

A country with a birth rate of 35 and a death rate of 15 has a natural increase rate of:

• A. 20

• B. 50

• C. 15

• D. -20

A population pyramid shaped like a triangle with a wide base suggests:

• Slow growth, aging population

• Declining population

• Rapid growth, many young people

• Stable population with equal age groups

What is the best definition of urbanization?

• The spread of cultural ideas

• The growth of cities due to people moving from rural areas

• The increase in farming technology

• The expansion of industrial jobs

Which of the following is a push factor for migration?

• Better schools

• Religious persecution

• More job opportunities

• Favorable climate