6th Grade World Cultures — Week 3 Assessment Review

Which geographic feature would MOST likely encourage a large settlement to develop?

• A steep mountain ridge with little usable land
• A river valley with fresh water and fertile soil
• A dry desert far from a water source
• A frozen region with very little vegetation

A community is located near a major river, rich farmland, and several natural resources. What is the MOST likely effect of these geographic factors?

• The area is likely to attract more people and become more densely populated.
• The area is likely to remain empty because rivers make settlement difficult.
• People will avoid the area because natural resources limit jobs.
• The population will decrease because fertile soil prevents transportation.

Read the passage.

A group of settlers is choosing between two locations. Location A has flat land, rich soil, and a nearby freshwater lake. Location B has steep rocky slopes and very little freshwater.

Why would the settlers MOST likely choose Location A?

• Flat, fertile land and freshwater make farming and settlement easier.
• Rocky slopes provide more space for large farms.
• Limited water makes communities grow faster.
• Steep terrain makes transportation easier.

Which statement BEST explains the relationship between climate and population?

• Climate never affects where people live.
• Extremely hot or cold climates often have lower population densities.
• The coldest regions are usually the most densely populated.
• Every region with heavy rainfall has a large population.

Study the graph below, then answer the question.

Which statement BEST describes the population changes shown in the graph?

• Pine Hill lost population during every time period.
• Riverbend and Lakeview both grew, but Riverbend had the largest population in 2025.
• Lakeview remained the same size from 2005 to 2025.
• All three cities had exactly the same amount of growth.

Study the table showing characteristics of four regions.

Which region would MOST likely support the densest population?

• Region A
• Region B
• Region C
• Region D

Use the practice map to answer the question.

Which city is located EAST of the river?

• Oak City
• Riverport
• Easton
• Oak City and Riverport

A mountainous region has steep slopes, narrow valleys, and few roads. Most towns are small and located in the valleys. What can you infer?

• Steep terrain can limit transportation and the growth of large population centers.
• Mountains always cause cities to become more densely populated.
• People prefer steep slopes because farming is easier there.
• Valleys usually have fewer transportation routes than mountain peaks.

A coastal area has several natural harbors and access to major waterways. How might these geographic features influence settlement?

• They can encourage settlement by supporting transportation and trade.
• They prevent people from traveling between communities.
• They make freshwater impossible to find.
• They cause all settlements to move farther inland.

Which statement BEST explains why population patterns are often connected to natural resources?

• People often settle where resources can support jobs and daily needs.
• Natural resources only affect plants and animals, not people.
• Areas with fewer resources always have larger populations.
• People choose settlement locations without considering available resources.