Weekly Homework #9: Geography, economy, and culture

Select all the ways geography can influence culture:

• • The types of homes people build

  
  

• • The kinds of clothing people wear

  
  

• • The amount of money people earn

• • The foods people eat

• • The language people speak

People living in cold climates often wear ​ (a)   to protect themselves from the weather.

• warm coats
• short sleeves
• sandals
• bikinis

Which natural resources can shape the culture of a region? Select all that apply.

• • Water

• Wood

• Gold

• Fertile soil

• Plastic

What is one way the economy can influence culture?

• By changing the climate

• By affecting the types of jobs people have

• By making landforms

• By controlling the weather

In cities, people are more likely to work in ​ (a)   than in rural areas

• offices
• farms
• boats

Which geographic features have influenced Japanese culture? Select all that apply.

• Mountains

• Coastal areas

• Deserts

• Rainforests

How has Japan’s economy influenced its culture?

• 1. By making farming the only important activity

• 1. By blending traditional arts with modern technology

• 1. By stopping all festivals

• By focusing only on fishing

Most Egyptians live near the (a)   because it provides water and fertile soil.

• Nile River
• Sahara Desert
• Dead Sea

How has the Nile River shaped Egyptian culture?

• 1. It has made Egypt a center for technology

• 1. It has influenced festivals, farming, and daily life

• 1. It has led to the development of deserts

• It has stopped people from living nearby

In your own words, describe one similarity and one difference between how geography or economy has influenced the culture of Egypt and Japan.