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Human Geography

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by people

a)

dialect

b)

customs

c)

culture

d)

history

2.

People with common racial, national, tribal, religious, or cultural background

Example: Indians, Spanish, and Chinese

a)

ethnic group

b)

custom

c)

dialect

d)

history

3.

An action or way of behaving that is usual and traditional among the people in a particular group or place

example: greeting with a handshake

a)

immigrate

b)

history

c)

religion

d)

custom

4.

The study of the success and defeat that have happened in the past and the holidays that go with them.

a)

history

b)

dialect

c)

custom

d)

immigrate

5.

A regional variety of a language with unique features such as vocabulary, grammar, or pronunciation

a)

ethnic group

b)

region

c)

custom

d)

dialect

6.

To enter and live in a new country

a)

export

b)

push factor

c)

immigrate

d)

culture

7.

Something that drives people from an area

Examples: war, violence, or persecution

a)

pull factor

b)

push factor

c)

export

d)

population

8.

Something that attracts people to an area

Examples: to be with family and friends, attend universities, or better jobs

People move to certain areas so their basic needs can be met.

a)

push factor

b)

population

c)

history

d)

pull factor

9.

Problems: not enough work, houses, diseases spread easily and an increased demand for resources

a)

history

b)

export

c)

fast growing population

d)

immigrate

10.
Population Distribution is
a)
to leave one’s home to live in another place
b)
the geographic pattern of where people live on Earth
c)
the average number of people living within a square mile or square kilometer
d)
to enter and live in a new country
11.
Population Density is
a)
to leave one’s home to live in another place
b)
the geographic pattern of where people live on Earth
c)
the average number of people living within a square mile or square kilometer
d)
to enter and live in a new country
12.
Which of the following illustrates a push factor—something that drives people from an area?
a)
Anu moves from India to the United States to be with her family living there.
b)
Peter moves from his small town to Nashville to find a job in the music industry.
c)
. Amit moves to Turkey from his home in India after an earthquake destroys his village.
d)
Bethany moves from her home in Ohio to go to school in France
13.
What is the main reason people choose to settle in one area and not in another?
a)
They want to get away from major transportation centers.
b)
The area has sufficient resources to meet their basic needs
c)
They want to live close to friends and family
d)
The area has deep religious significance to them
14.
How does climate relate to population distribution?
a)
climate does not relate t population distribution 
b)
Areas with a cold climate are more densely populated than areas with a warm climate
c)
Most people prefer to live in climates that aren't too hot or too cold.
d)
Hotter places are less populated than colder places.
15.
An urban center is a large area where there is more possibility for economic growth and an increased population. 
a)
True
b)
False
16.
A geographic factor that contributes to  a higher population is
a)
living far from water
b)
fertile soil
c)
rocky soil
d)
extreme climate
17.
A geographic factor that contributes to a low population is
a)
close proximity to water
b)
fertile soil
c)
far from water
d)
mild climate
18.
All of the following are ways people modify the environment EXCEPT
a)
clearing land
b)
draining swamps
c)
saving forest areas
d)
building irrigation systems
19.
Due to famine and warfare in the East African country of Somalia, many people have fled their homes and migrated to other places within Somalia.  This internal migration leads to all of the following EXCEPT
a)
overuse of resources
b)
availability of clean water
c)
cultural conflict
d)
delayed technology 
20.
Why do mountainous areas tend to have low population density? 
a)
Mountainous areas are usually very hot. 
b)
Mountains do not get enough sunlight.
c)
Mountains are difficult to farm.
d)
Mountainous areas are far from water. 
21.
Why does flat, fertile land tend to attract settlers?
a)
There are fewer storms in areas with this type of land. 
b)
Areas with this type of land tend to get more sunlight
c)
It is easier to farm and produce food on this type of land.
d)
There are more opportunities for recreational activities on this type of land.