Physical and Human Geography Review

What causes the seasons to change on Earth?

• The tilt of the Earth as it revolves around the sun

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The distance of Earth from the sun

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

Which of the following is a factor influencing climate?

• Ocean currents

• Cultural diffusion

• Population density

• Urbanization

What is the definition of population density?

• The number of people in a single given area

• The spread of people from rural to urban areas

• A measurement of population per unit land area

• The increase in humans in a given area

Which of the following is a type of landform?

• Strait

• Plateau

• Gulf

• Fjord

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

• 50%

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

What is cultural diffusion?

• The process of weathering and erosion

• The increase in population in urban areas

• The spread of one’s culture to other areas

• The movement of tectonic plates

Which of the following is a physical process that changes the Earth's surface?

• Cultural diffusion

• Urbanization

• Weathering and erosion

• Population growth

What is the Ring of Fire?

• A cultural festival celebrated worldwide

• A type of landform found in desert areas

• A climate zone with high temperatures

• A region around the Pacific Ocean with frequent earthquakes and volcanoes

Which of the following is a major type of body of water?

• Plateau

• Lake

• Desert

• Mountain

What is the primary reason people move to urban areas?

• To participate in government

• To engage in mining activities

• For new opportunities, jobs, and access to services

• To experience cultural diffusion