Unit1 & 2 Geography and Culture Review

Region – An area grouped together by unifying/shared features.

• The Midwest is a region known for its farming.

• The pencil is a region of the desk.

• The region is a type of animal found in Africa.

• Region means to run quickly.

Relative location – Where a place is compared to other places.

• My house is north of the school.

• The capital of France is Paris.

• Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.

• The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.

Absolute location – The exact spot of a place (latitude/longitude or address).

• The absolute location of Paris is 48.8566° N, 2.3522° E.

• Paris is a beautiful city with many attractions.

• Paris is located in Europe, near the Seine River.

• Paris is the capital of France.

Corridors – Make it easier to travel, trade, and transport people/goods.

• Answers will vary. Example: Highways act as corridors for transporting goods across the country.

• Corridors are only found in buildings and have no use in transportation.

• Corridors are places where people gather to have meetings.

• Corridors are used exclusively for storing goods and not for travel.

Barriers – Limits/blocks travel, trade, and transportation.

• Answers will vary. Example: Mountains can be barriers to travel.

• Barriers are always helpful for trade.

• Barriers make travel easier for everyone.

• Barriers are only found in cities.

Climate – The usual weather of a place over a long period of time.

• The climate in the desert is hot and dry.

• The climate in the desert is full of rain and snow.

• The climate in the desert changes every hour.

• The climate in the desert is always cold and wet.

People often live near coasts and rivers because:

• these areas provide access to water and resources

• they are far from transportation routes

• they are usually deserts

• they have no economic value

The difference between relative and absolute location can be explained with examples. Which of the following best describes this difference?

• Relative location describes a place in relation to other places, while absolute location gives the exact coordinates.

• Relative location gives the exact coordinates, while absolute location describes a place in relation to other places.

• Both relative and absolute location give the exact coordinates of a place.

• Relative location and absolute location both describe a place in relation to other places.

Access to water affects where people settle because:

• People need water for drinking, farming, and daily life.

• People prefer to live far from water sources.

• Access to water has no impact on settlement.

• People settle only in deserts without water.

Natural resources affect the economy of a country by:

• providing raw materials for industries and trade

• decreasing employment opportunities

• reducing the country's wealth

• limiting technological development