HMS Unit 1 Test Redemption

Which of the following geographic factors has the greatest influence on where people live?

• fun things to do

• availability of water

• sunshine

• jobs

One economic reason for the general trend of migration from rural to urban areas is that

• people move to urban areas to find fun things to do

• people get tired of living in the country

• people in urban areas have more opportunities to find jobs

• living in a urban area is cheaper

Geographers would use a grid system on maps to _____

• define elevation of mountains

• determine the position of a location

• predict weather patterns

• reveal patterns of migration

Which of the following is the set of behaviors, beliefs, and traditions of people that unify a region?

• climate

• population

• culture

• globalization

The ________________ is responsible for making and enforcing laws, protecting a community, and providing to those in need.

• family
• government
• church
• school

How does geography affect the culture?

• people's choices in clothing
• the food people eat
• type of shelter built
• all of the answers

______________ is the study of the Earth's physical features such as landforms, climate, vegetation, and soils.

• Geography
• Government
• Religion
• Family

What is the best definition of culture?

• use of goods to produce and distribute within a country

• governing body of a nation, state or community.

• way of life shared by a group of people.

The United States has an economy that is based on supply and demand, where consumers and producers have freedom. What type of economy is it called?

• Free Enterprise

• Traditional

• Mixed

• Command

Command economies do not allow for what?

• private ownership of business

• government ownership of business

• government control over the economy