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WorksheetsHUGeo....Chapter 2
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The ability of an area to support its people is referred to as:
a)
demographic transition
b)
crude death rate
c)
carrying capacity
d)
land yield rate
2.
When people are on the move we call it:
a)
migration
b)
human trafficking
c)
transhumance
d)
upward mobility
3.
This is the number of people who die in a given place and time.
a)
migration rate
b)
crude death rate
c)
infant mortality rate
d)
human mortality rate
4.
This population statistic is typically higher in areas that are classified as LDC's.
a)
standard of living
b)
infant mortality rate
c)
carrying capacity
d)
arithmetic population density
5.
This model shows the different stages that populations pass through as they develop.
a)
population pyramid
b)
carrying capacity model
c)
human development model
d)
demographic transition model
6.
This model shows a group of people by age and gender denomination.
a)
crude birth rate model
b)
population pyramid model
c)
demographic transition model
d)
sex ratio model
7.
This is the number of births in a given place and time.
a)
crude birth rate
b)
crude death rate
c)
sex ratio model
d)
live birth statistics
8.
The core of this continent has the highest amount of LDC's in the world.
a)
Asia
b)
Africa
c)
South America
d)
Europe
9.
This area of the world has the largest concentration of population, a very high density.
a)
United States
b)
Europe
c)
East Asia
d)
Australia
10.
This wave of immigration to the U.S. featured people moving from Mexico.
a)
First Wave
b)
Second Wave
c)
Third Wave
d)
Fourth Wave
11.
This wave of immigration to the U.S. brought people in from central and southern Europe.
a)
First Wave
b)
Second Wave
c)
Third Wave
d)
Fourth Wave
12.
This wave of immigration brought people to the U.S. from Southeast Asia.
a)
First Wave
b)
Second Wave
c)
Third Wave
d)
Fourth Wave
13.
This was the first cradle of civilization where we could detect farms.
a)
U.S.
b)
Africa
c)
Fertile Crescent
d)
Rome
14.
A population pyramid that is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top would be usual for which of the following countries.
a)
U.S.
b)
China
c)
Central African Republic
d)
Great Britain
15.
Migration within the United States over the last 50 years has shown what trend.
a)
People are moving to the Southwest.
b)
People are moving North.
c)
People are moving out to the country.
d)
People are moving to the Northeast Megalopolis.
16.
This wave of migration to the U.S. featured the creation of the American colonies.
a)
First Wave
b)
Second Wave
c)
Third Wave
d)
Fourth Wave
17.
Which of the following animals were domesticated in the fertile crescent and were key to farming success.
a)
Llama
b)
Pig
c)
Water Buffalo
d)
Cow
18.
This term describes a "way of life".
a)
Norms
b)
Folkways
c)
Mores
d)
Culture
19.
What important factor actually rises dramatically during the second stage of DTM?
a)
population
b)
crude birth rate
c)
crude death rate
d)
economic activity
20.
The number of babies that die before their first birthday is called:
a)
crude birth rate
b)
crude death rate
c)
infant mortality rate
d)
young death stat
21.
A population pyramid that is very wide at the top and narrow at the bottom would belong to which of the following types of communities.
a)
college town
b)
average American city
c)
a rich city like New York
d)
a retirement community
22.
The term "Norms" describes:
a)
a set of standard laws
b)
those things considered normal
c)
an average culture
d)
things that are very popular for a short amount of time
23.
Francisco Pizarro took over the Incas with this dynamic weapon.
a)
Nuclear Bomb
b)
Fighter Jets
c)
The Automatic Rifle
d)
Small Pox
24.
Europe dominated the Western hemisphere in the 1500's due to :
a)
better education
b)
guns and steel
c)
stronger physical attributes
d)
better strategy
25.
This strength of the Europeans turned into a disadvantage when they tried to take Africa.
a)
Immunity to disease
b)
development of guns
c)
development of steel
d)
education
26.
If George moves to the U.S. due to better job opportunities, this type of migration takes place.
a)
push factor migration
b)
pull factor migration
c)
emigration
d)
positive force migration
27.
If Theresa leaves Northern Europe for the U.S. due to religious discrimination, this type of migration takes place.
a)
push factor migration
b)
pull factor migration
c)
emigration
d)
negative factor migration
28.
A person who is forced out of their country is said to be a :
a)
immigrant
b)
despot
c)
Siberian immigrant
d)
refugee
29.
People in the first stage of DTM were doing this.
a)
farming
b)
hunting and gathering
c)
manufacturing
d)
providing services
30.
What happens to the death rate in the second stage of DTM?
a)
It stays level
b)
It goes up
c)
It drops significantly
d)
It disappears
31.
The United States is in this stage of DTM.
a)
first stage
b)
second stage
c)
third stage
d)
fourth stage
32.
The United States is in this stage of DTM.
a)
first stage
b)
second stage
c)
third stage
d)
fourth stage
33.
The second stage of DTM is characterized by this feature.
a)
Everybody was nomadic
b)
Everybody hunted and gathered
c)
Everybody farmed
d)
Manufacturing is key
34.
China is presently in this stage of DTM.
a)
Stage One
b)
Stage Two
c)
Stage Three
d)
Stage Four
35.
This country practice Anti-Natalist policies in the 70's and 80's.
a)
Germany
b)
China
c)
Bulgaria
d)
United States
36.
This development led to the creation of societies and culture.
a)
farming
b)
gunpowder
c)
steel
d)
guns
37.
Domestication of this allowed people to settle in one place.
a)
gunpowder
b)
small pox
c)
steel
d)
plants
38.
This was a core crop in East Asia that led to development of civilizations.
a)
barley
b)
corn
c)
rice
d)
wheat
39.
People of New Guinea have had this factor working against them for thousands of years.
a)
guns
b)
small pox
c)
measles
d)
geography
40.
According to Jared Diamond, this is the single most important item in regard to development of civilizations and diffusion.
a)
small pox
b)
latitude where you live
c)
longitude where you farm
d)
development of steel
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