unit 1 & 2 assessment

Which geographic feature has historically supported the growth of large cities?

• Deserts

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Plateaus

Why do fewer people choose to live in deserts?

• The land is flat and easy to farm

• The temperature is cool year-round

• There is limited water for survival

• Deserts are close to oceans

A map shows that most people live along the Nile River in Egypt. What is the best explanation?

• Rivers provide fertile land and water

• Rivers are safe from flooding

• Rivers keep people away from trade

• Rivers prevent farming

Which of the following is a common push factor for migration?

• New job opportunities

• Political conflict

• Good farmland

• Peaceful environment

When people move into a region, how might the region change?

• It will have fewer businesses

• The population decreases

• New cultural traditions may appear

• The land becomes uninhabited

Which statement best explains how migration affects societies?

• Migration decreases all economic activity

• Migration creates no change in culture

• Migration can bring new skills and ideas

• Migration always causes war

Why are mountains often considered barriers to interaction?

• They encourage faster travel

• They make trade and travel more difficult

• They provide open flat land

• They allow easy access to oceans

A river connecting two countries most likely leads to—

• Increased cooperation and trade

• Complete isolation between countries

• A decrease in travel routes

• No effect on political relations

Which best shows the relationship between geography and politics?

• Borders never change due to geography

• Natural features influence cooperation and conflict

• Political decisions are never connected to the environment

• Geography is less important than culture

Which of these is a primary source?

• A history textbook about Rome

• A modern movie about the Middle Ages

• A diary written by a Roman soldier

• An encyclopedia article on Julius Caesar