Geography and Population Patterns

Which of the following is a geographic factor that often leads to high population density in a region?

• Proximity to deserts

• Access to fresh water

• Frequent earthquakes

• High mountain ranges

What is one way people have adapted to living in very cold climates?

• Building houses on stilts

• Wearing lightweight clothing

• Using sleds and snowmobiles for transportation

• Growing tropical crops

Which of the following is an example of modifying the physical environment?

• Observing wildlife

• Mining for minerals

• Hiking in forests

• Studying weather patterns

Which geographic factor most likely explains why many cities are located near rivers?

• Rivers provide natural beauty

• Rivers offer transportation and water resources

• Rivers are difficult to cross

• Rivers are always polluted

How have people in desert regions adapted to their environment?

• By building wooden houses

• By wearing heavy wool clothing

• By using irrigation to grow crops

• By planting rainforests

Which of the following best describes a way people have modified the environment for transportation?

• Planting trees

• Building highways

• Observing birds

• Fishing in rivers

Why do many people live in coastal regions?

• The land is always flat

• There is access to trade and fishing

• There are no storms

• The soil is always dry

Explain how people in mountainous regions have adapted to their environment.

• By building underground tunnels for homes

• By constructing terraced fields for farming

• By only living at sea level

• By avoiding all outdoor activities

Which of the following is an example of modifying the environment to provide water for crops?

• Building dams and canals

• Planting more trees

• Using windmills for energy

• Fishing in lakes

How does climate influence where people choose to live?

• People prefer to live in areas with extreme weather

• People often settle in regions with mild climates

• People avoid areas with fertile soil

• People only live in deserts