Semester Review Part 1

Which of the following best describes what happens during erosion?

• River systems move materials

• Tectonic forces shift rock layers

• Wind, water, or ice transport broken-down materials

• Humans interact with the environment

What landform typically develops where a river meets the ocean and experiences tidal influences?

• Plateau

• Canyon

• Delta

• Fjord

Which process involves the gradual wearing away of rocks through natural forces?

• The breaking of Earth's crust along a fault line

• The movement of broken rock by wind, ice, or water

• The combination of weathered rock with organic matter

• The wearing down of rocks by wind and water

How do businesses and government use Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

• To create multiple surveys for data collection

• To document previous geographic decisions

• To forecast geographic trends for consumers

• To display data visually, revealing geographic patterns

How does elevation affect temperature in an area?

• Higher elevations tend to be warmer than lower elevations

• Higher elevations tend to be cooler than lower elevations

• Elevation creates minimal temperature differences

• Temperature variation depends mainly on ocean proximity

Which two factors are most important in determining a region's climate?

• Proximity to water bodies and latitude

• Convection and subduction movements

• Weathering and erosion processes

• Latitude and longitude coordinates

Which of the following best explains what cultural institutions are?

• Traditions celebrated only by indigenous communities

• Behaviors practiced by a small portion of a culture

• Customs adopted by immigrant groups

• Customs and practices are passed down through generations

In a free enterprise economy, producers decide what to make based on...

• Election results

• What consumers want to buy

• Government production requirements

• University education levels

How is the distribution of goods and services determined in a communist economic system?

• Equal amounts distributed to all citizens

• Supply and demand regulate distribution

• Government leaders decide production and distribution

• Consumer needs indicate what to produce

Who controls the production and distribution of goods in a communist economy?

• Market forces and competition

• Business owners and corporations

• Individual consumer choices

• Government officials and leaders