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WorksheetsAPHG Mid-term
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 54mins
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Class
Date
1.
The physical character of a place is called _________________
a)
situation
b)
place
c)
site
d)
scale
2.
the spread of a feature or trend through bodily movement of people from one place to another is called _______________
a)
relocation diffusion
b)
expansion diffusion
c)
hierarchical diffusion
d)
stimulus diffusion
3.
the spatial arrangement of items or features within a given area is called __________________
a)
direction
b)
scale
c)
distribution
d)
accessibility
4.
Culture can converge and diverge over time (True or False)
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Renewable resources include all of the following except?
a)
solar
b)
geothermal
c)
wind
d)
coal
6.
the reduction in the time it takes to diffuse something to a distant place as a result of improved communications and transportation systems is called
a)
space-time compression
b)
distance decay
c)
sustainability
d)
remote sensing
7.
parallels is to latitudes as _________________ is to longitude
a)
meridians
b)
lines
c)
scale
d)
poles
8.
a map that uses differences in shading, coloring, or the placing of symbols within predefined areas to indicate the average values of a property or quantity in those areas.
a)
dot maps
b)
isoline maps
c)
choropleth maps
d)
cartograms
9.
a relatively small ratio between map units and ground units, usually have higher resolution and cover much smaller regions
a)
small-scale map
b)
large-scale map
c)
cartogram
d)
isoline map
10.
the spread of a feature or trend from one key person or node or authority or power to other persons or places
a)
stimulus diffusion
b)
hierarchical diffusion
c)
expansion diffusion
d)
relocation diffusion
11.
a type of thematic map that transforms space such that the political unit with the greatest value for some type of data is represented by the largest relative area
a)
choropleth map
b)
isoline map
c)
cartogram
d)
mercator map
12.
the spread of a disease, innovation, or cultural traits through direct contact with another person or another place
a)
stimulus diffusion
b)
contagious diffusion
c)
hierarchical diffusion
d)
relocation diffusion
13.
Population in developed nations typically has
a)
higher fertility rates than LDCs
b)
lower natural increase than LDCs
c)
higher natural increase than LDCs
d)
higher CBR than an LDC
14.
the effects of distance on interactions, generally the greater the distance the less interaction
a)
space-time compression
b)
distance decay
c)
expansion diffusion
d)
relocation diffusion
15.
portion of the Earth's surface occupied by permanent human settlement
a)
ecumene
b)
lithosphere
c)
atmosphere
d)
terroir
16.
Total # of people divided by total land area
a)
arithmetic density
b)
agricultural density
c)
arable density
d)
physiologic density
17.
# of people supported by a unit of arable land
a)
agricultural density
b)
physiologic density
c)
arithmetic density
d)
demography surge
18.
the# of people who are too young (0-14) or too old (65+) to work compared to the number of people in their productive years
a)
dependency ratio
b)
sex ratio
c)
demographic ratio
d)
bananas
19.
The most populated country is ...
a)
China
b)
India
c)
United States
d)
Japan
20.
The frequent repetition of an act, to the extent that it becomes characteristic of a group of people, is a
a)
Custom
b)
Popular Culture
c)
Habit
d)
Taboo
21.
Clothing, food, and housing are all examples of
a)
punk culture
b)
youth culture
c)
folk culture
d)
material culture
22.
Unthinkable prohibitions against the social norms.
a)
Symbolic Clash
b)
Social Norms
c)
Mores
d)
Taboo
23.
Which of the following does not influence popular clothing?
a)
occupation
b)
communication
c)
income
d)
location
24.
Pop culture typically originates in
a)
more developed countries (MDC's)
b)
southern hemisphere
c)
less populated areas
d)
less developed countries (LDC's)
25.
The use of a horse and buggy by the Amish is an example of
a)
pop culture
b)
LDC
c)
folk culture
d)
taboo
26.
The period of rapid technological advancement that began around 1800 is known as the
a)
Agricultural Revolution
b)
Roman Empire
c)
Sumerian Standard of Ur
d)
Industrial Revolution
27.
Displays values and traditions of a civilization
a)
Folk Culture
b)
Pop Culture
c)
Neither
d)
Both
28.
Heterogeneous Population
a)
Folk Culture
b)
Pop Culture
c)
Neither
d)
Both
29.
Countries with high birth rates, and a large % of young people would be considered:
a)
More Developed
b)
Core Countries
c)
Wealthy Countries
d)
Developing Countries
30.
What is the difference between arithmetic and physiologic population density?
a)
Arithmetic counts farmers
b)
Physiologic counts farmers
c)
Arithmetic counts only farmland
d)
Physiologic counts only farmland
31.
The visible imprint put on the environment by people is called?
a)
Cultural Landscape
b)
Place
c)
Location
d)
Human Environment Interaction
32.
The ____ of an area might be expressed as 26.8 people per square mile.
a)
population pyramid
b)
population density
c)
infrastructure
d)
GNP
33.
The spread of ideas, inventions, or patterns of behavior is called ____.
a)
acculturation
b)
innovation
c)
cultural hearth
d)
diffusion
34.
The ____ is a graphic device that shows gender and age distribution of a population.
a)
population density
b)
infrastructure
c)
acculturation
d)
population pyramid
35.
Demographers study which of the following components to track culture:
a)
birth rates
b)
marriage rates
c)
death rates
d)
all of these
36.
People's jobs, their behavior, and their beliefs are part of their:
a)
culture
b)
government
c)
climate
d)
technology
37.
During the 1800's most people lived:
a)
in cities
b)
in suburbs
c)
on farms
d)
all of these
38.
Thomas Malthus predicted that
a)
Technology will offset population growth
b)
Distribution of resources would be a continuing problem
c)
Population growth would outpace food production
d)
The Green Revolution would increase food production to support growing populations
39.
Name that movie
a)
Home Alone
b)
Wizard of Oz
c)
Frozen
d)
Mary Poppins
40.
Name that theme park
a)
Legoland
b)
Magic Mountain
c)
Knotts Berry Farm
d)
Disneyland
41.
What social media site uses this logo?
a)
Facebook
b)
Twitter
c)
Snapchat
d)
Instagram
42.
What team has this logo?
a)
Lakers
b)
Yankees
c)
Dodgers
d)
Angels
43.
Name that soda
a)
Sprite
b)
Coke
c)
Dr. Pepper
d)
Pepsi
44.
Name that cartoon
a)
Phineas & Ferb
b)
Gravity Falls
c)
ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks
d)
SpongeBob SquarePants
45.
Name that superhero
a)
Batman
b)
Superman
c)
Robin
d)
Spiderman
46.
What is this?
a)
Chromebook
b)
Android Tablet
c)
iPhone
d)
iPad
47.
Which of the following relates to folk culture?
a)
large groups
b)
heterogeneous society
c)
changes from time to time in a given place
d)
changes across space from place to place
48.
Which of the following relates to popular culture?
a)
large and heterogeneous
b)
small and homogeneous
c)
isolated areas
d)
rural
49.
Which of the following relates to the origin and diffusion of folk culture?
a)
anonymous origin and rapid diffusion
b)
unknown hearths and relocation diffusion
c)
anonymous hearths and contagious diffusion
d)
known hearth and slow diffusion
50.
Which of the following indicators describes folk culture?
a)
resistant to change
b)
rapid diffusion
c)
mostly in MDCs
d)
mass communication
51.
Which of the following indicators describes popular culture?
a)
rural/subsistence agriculture
b)
mass communication and consumerism
c)
isolated and unique
d)
strong oral history (folklore)
52.
Which of the following describes folk music?
a)
life cycle events and everyday routines
b)
intended for a profit
c)
depends on the fashion and changing culture of the society
d)
Has its hearth in New York City
53.
Which of the following describes pop music?
a)
written in regards to climate and environment
b)
generally a description of life cycle events and routines
c)
purpose of selling music to large amounts of people
d)
nursery rhymes are products of this type of music
54.
Which of the following describes pop clothing?
a)
depends on environment
b)
fur-lined boots are a prime example
c)
agriculture drives the style
d)
depends on income and technology/communication
55.
Which of the following describes folk clothing?
a)
driven by income
b)
determined by agriculture and environment
c)
driven by occupation
d)
changes frequently
56.
Slowly changes
a)
Folk Culture
b)
Pop Culture
c)
Neither
d)
Both
57.
Mostly spreads through relocation diffusion
a)
Folk Culture
b)
Pop Culture
c)
Neither
d)
Both
58.
Never changes over time.
a)
Folk Culture
b)
Pop Culture
c)
Neither
d)
Both
59.
Changes quickly
a)
Folk Culture
b)
Pop Culture
c)
Neither
d)
Both
60.
The spread of McDonalds from the US to India where they have altered the menu is...
a)
Contagious Diffusion
b)
Hierarchical Diffusion
c)
Relocation Diffusion
d)
Stimulus Diffusion
61.
Whip/nae nae, Harlem Shake, or Ice bucket challenge videos are examples this type of diffusion...
a)
Relocation Diffusion
b)
Contagious Diffusion
c)
Stimulus Diffusion
d)
Hierarchical Diffusion
62.
Culture is spread by...
a)
Movement of people
b)
TV and Internet
c)
War and conquest
d)
All are correct
63.
Culture is the traditions and beliefs of a group of people.
a)
True
b)
False
64.
Cultures stay exactly the same over time.
a)
True
b)
False
65.
Mostly spreads through TV, Internet, Movies...
a)
Folk Culture
b)
Pop Culture
c)
Neither
d)
Both
66.
Amish, traditional, smaller populations
a)
Folk Culture
b)
Pop Culture
c)
Neither
d)
Both
67.
McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Polo, Apple, cars, blue jeans, soccer...
a)
Folk Culture
b)
Pop Culture
c)
Neither
d)
Both
68.
Can create large amounts of pollution, trash, and uniform landscapes
a)
Folk Culture
b)
Pop Culture
c)
Neither
d)
Both
69.
Heterogeneous Population
a)
Folk Culture
b)
Pop Culture
c)
Neither
d)
Both
70.
Displays values and traditions of a civilization
a)
Folk Culture
b)
Pop Culture
c)
Neither
d)
Both
71.
The spread of an idea or trait through the physical movement of people from one place to another.
a)
Relocation Diffusion
b)
Hierarchical Diffusion
c)
Stimulus Diffusion
d)
Contagious Diffusion
72.
The area of origin of a cultural trait.
a)
Culture Zone
b)
Culture Realm
c)
Culture Home
d)
Culture Hearth
73.
People that practice _______ generally do not eat beef (cows) because it is a religious taboo.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
74.
People that practice _______ only eat food that is "kosher" (ritually cleaned) because eating food that is not "kosher" is a taboo.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
75.
Popular culture is a result of all of the following except
a)
people have higher income
b)
people have more leisure time
c)
people are more intelligent
76.
All of the following are cultural hearths of fashion except ______.
a)
New York City
b)
Paris
c)
London
d)
Moscow
77.
Which MDC does not dominate the television industry?
a)
The United Kingdom
b)
The United States of America
c)
Japan
d)
Denmark
78.
Which country would most likely urge women to not adopt Western Clothing and wear items like the "Chador".
a)
Saudi Arabia
b)
Germany
c)
Vietnam
d)
Uganda
79.
Which country usually dominates media in South Asia and East Asia?
a)
Japan
b)
China
c)
South Korea
d)
India
80.
Which country usually dominates media in North America and Latin America?
a)
Spain
b)
Canada
c)
The United States of America
d)
Mexico
81.
Which of the following is NOT a theme of Western media portrayed by the US media?
a)
social mobility
b)
relative freedom for women
c)
glorification of youth
d)
importance of religious values
82.
Media in LDCs is generally controlled by ______.
a)
private companies
b)
the government
83.
What is the cultural hearth of the United States?
a)
Texas
b)
The West Coast
c)
The Northeast
d)
The Rocky Mt.
84.
Muslims not eating pork is an example of ..
a)
a food taboo/custom
b)
picky eaters
c)
a popular custom
d)
vegetarianism
85.
What is the difference between a habit and a custom?
a)
Customs can only be applied to certain groups
b)
habit applies to a group and customs apply to an individual
c)
habits are bad and customs are good.
d)
habits apply to individual and customs apply to groups
86.
Shaking hands with someone is an example of a
a)
Friendly gesture
b)
custom
c)
habit
d)
folk culture
87.
Which of the following would be considered non-material culture?
a)
A tennis racquet
b)
A belief
c)
A holy book
d)
A house
88.
Which cultural component is generally NOT associated with folk culture?
a)
music
b)
television
c)
architecture
d)
food
89.
Which of the following would be an example of a “culture trait”?
a)
Talking
b)
eating a meal
c)
wearing a turban
d)
sleeping
90.
________________ culture is conceived as small, incorporating a homogeneous population, typically rural and cohesive in cultural traits.
a)
Material
b)
Popular
c)
Folk
d)
Ethnic
91.
The term that best describes a permanent move to a new location is
a)
migration
b)
mobility
c)
net in-migration
d)
net migration
92.
The most prominent type of intraregional migration in the world is
a)
region to region
b)
urban to rural.
c)
city to city
d)
rural to urban
93.
Brain drain is
a)
the large-scale emigration of talented people
b)
the process by which people are given reference for migration
c)
people forced to migrate for political reasons
d)
a cultural feature that hinders migration
94.
Thomas Malthus concluded that
a)
population increased arithmetically while food production increased linguistically
b)
the world's rate of population increase was higher than the development of food supplies.
c)
so-called "moral restraint" was producing lower crude birth rates
d)
crude birth rates must balance crude death rates
95.
The two most populous countries in the world are
a)
China and India
b)
India and Bangladesh.
c)
Russia and the United States
d)
Indonesia and China
96.
Arithmetic density is
a)
the amount of land available for farming
b)
the amount of land available for people to build houses on
c)
the total number of people in a country
d)
the total number of objects in an area
97.
Arithmetic density is
a)
the amount of land available for farming
b)
the amount of land available for people to build houses on
c)
the total number of people in a country
d)
the total number of objects in an area
98.
Physiological density is the number of
a)
acres of farmland per the total area of a country
b)
farmers per area of farmland.
c)
people per area of flat land
d)
people per area suitable for agriculture.
99.
A country with an age distribution like that shown above, is most likely a country that
a)
is experiencing rapid growth
b)
is experiencing slow or no population growth
c)
is experiencing a high death rate
d)
is a less-developed country
100.
The ability of a resource base to sustain a population is known as its
a)
support ratio
b)
carrying capacity
c)
subsistence limit
d)
population pressure
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