Spring Semester Review 1

Which factor most strongly affects the climate of regions near the Equator?

• Elevation

• Latitude

• Ocean currents

• Political boundaries

How does high elevation affect temperatures in mountainous regions?

• Elevation only affects rainfall

• Temperatures increase as elevation rises

• Temperatures decrease as elevation rises

• Temperatures remain the same year-round

Which example best demonstrates human adaptation to the environment?

• Wearing heavy clothing in cold climates

• Clearing forests for farmland

• Building a dam across a river

• Constructing highways through mountains

Which activity is an example of humans modifying the environment?

• Wearing sunscreen in hot climates

• Planting crops suited to dry climates

• Migrating to avoid floods

• Constructing irrigation canals in deserts

Why do many people settle near river valleys?

• Rivers create colder climates

• River valleys have fewer resources

• River valleys provide fertile soil and water access

• Rivers prevent all natural disasters

Which physical feature limits migration and transportation in South America?

• The Alps Mountains

• The Nile River

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Great Plains

What is a common economic push factor for migration?

• Better healthcare opportunities

• Political freedom

• Lack of jobs and low income

• Access to universities

Which is an example of a social pull factor attracting people to cities?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Limited transportation

• Better schools and hospitals

• Harsh climates

Why is population density generally low in Northern Europe?

• Extreme cold and long winters

• Lack of rivers

• Excessive desert conditions

• Frequent hurricanes

Which factor explains the high population density in East and South Asia?

• Polar climates

• Large desert regions

• Isolated mountain peaks

• Fertile river valleys and flat land