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Unit 1 Midterm Review

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are examples of NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES? (more than 1)

a)

trees

b)

seafood

c)

coal

d)

oil

2.

Which of the following are examples of RENEWABLE RESOURCES? (more than 1)

a)

trees

b)

seafood

c)

diamonds

d)

solar power

3.

Which of the following are examples of a MODIFICATION (HEI - Human Environment Interaction) . (More than 1)

a)

Chernobyl - Nuclear Disaster

b)

River Pollution

c)

Surfing

d)

Carrying a Umbrella when it rains

4.

Which of the following are examples of INEXHAUSTIBLE RESOURCES?

a)

oil

b)

coal

c)

Tidal power

d)

solar power

5.

Which of the following are examples of a ADAPTATION (HEI - Human Environment Interaction) . (More than 1)

a)

A/C in a home in a hot climate

b)

Ice Fishing in a cold climate

c)

Building a Canal (The Grand Canal of China)

d)

Planting Trees (Great Green Wall of China)

6.

Which of the following are examples of a DEPENDENCY (HEI - Human Environment Interaction) . (More than 1)

a)

Climbing Mount Everest

b)

Swimming in the Ocean

c)

Living in Igloos in Cold Climate

d)

Climate Change

7.

What is the cause of the shrinking of the Aral Sea?

a)

Famers diverting water from rivers feeding the sea for irrigation

b)

Climate Change

c)

Massive air pollution reduced the water source

d)

Invasive species used all the water and dried up the Aral Sea

8.

Which of the following is the definition for MODIFICATION?

a)

humans change the environment (affecting it positively and/or negatively) to meet their needs.

b)

humans rely on the environment to meet their needs.

c)

humans change themselves to in order to meet their needs within the environment

9.

Which of the following is the definition for ADAPTATION?

a)

humans change the environment (affecting it positively and/or negatively) to meet their needs.

b)

humans rely on the environment to meet their needs.

c)

humans change themselves to in order to meet their needs within the environment

10.

Which of the following is the definition for DEPENDENCY?

a)

humans change the environment (affecting it positively and/or negatively) to meet their needs.

b)

humans rely on the environment to meet their needs.

c)

humans change themselves to in order to meet their needs within the environment

11.

What is a important difference in outlook and lifestyle between people living in rural and urban communities?

a)

People in urban communities tend to work in the manufacuring industry

b)

People in urban areas tend to be generally more religious

c)

People in rural areas tend to follow more traditional beliefs

d)

People in rural areas tend to have access to greater varieties of products.

12.

Check all that apply - What can a population pyramid tell us?

a)

the sex and age distribution of a population

b)

illustration of how events, like a war or outbreak of AIDS, effected the population of a country

c)

a quick picture of a rapid increase or decrease in population

d)

a prediction of future needs and problems facing a population

13.

Ms. Mallory moved from the U.S. to the United Kingdom. Ms. Mallory is considered a _______________ to the United Kingdom.

a)

emigrant

b)

immigrant

c)

refugee

d)

displaced citizen

14.

Which of the following population pyramids indicates population GROWTH? (many choose multiple)

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

Which of the following population pyramids indicates a population is SHRINKING? (many choose multiple)

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

Which of the following population pyramids indicates LDC (less developed country_? (many choose multiple)

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

Ms. Mallory decided to migrate to the U.K. so her husband could take a higher paying job. The reason Ms. Mallory migrated is called a -

a)

pull factor

b)

push factor

18.

Which THREE PHYSICAL FEATURES typically draws the highest population density?

a)

Freshwater

b)

Flat Land

c)

Fertile Land

d)

Developed country

e)

Mountainous region

19.

Why is latitude a predictor of climate?

a)

glaciers are located in the pole regions

b)

The prime meridian receives zero sunlight - the further away - the warmer it becomes.

c)

The equator receives direct sunlight - the further away from the equator - the colder it becomes.

d)

Latitude is not a predictor of climate

20.

Mr. Kosovich fled Russia (his home country) due to fear of persecution after he spoke out against critically President Putin. Mr. Kosovich had been imprisoned for writing a newspaper article that was critical of the president's decisions. Mr. Kosovich is a example of a -

a)

internally displaced person

b)

refugee

c)

migrant

d)

emigrant

21.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 ELEMENTS of CULTURE?

a)

religion

b)

the arts

c)

Language

d)

relationships

e)

food

22.

KFC is a population fast food restaurant in China. This spread to a oustide country from the U.S. is a example of -

a)

cultural innovation

b)

Cultural Assimilation

c)

Cultural Diffusion

d)

Cultural Distribution

23.

The total of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by members of a group is called:

a)

stereotypes

b)

culture

c)

ethnicity

d)

customs

24.

Many languages have different versions of the same language. Mexican Spanish and Spanish spoken in Spain are examples of

a)

accents

b)

dialects

c)

vernaculars

d)

transmissions

25.

Older generations pass on family history, customs, and norms to younger generations. This transmission from one generation to the next is called:

a)

acculturation

b)

enculturation

c)

diffusion

d)

innovation

26.

Religions that believe in divine forces of nature are considered -

a)

polytheistic

b)

monotheistic

c)

animistic

27.

A specific group group that shares a language, customs and a common heritage is called a -

a)

ethnic group

b)

race

c)

nationalism

d)

political group

28.

Which religion is represented in the above chart?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

e)

Judaism

29.

Which religion is represented in the above chart?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

e)

Judaism

30.

Which religion is represented in the above chart?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

e)

Judaism

31.

Which religion is represented in the above chart?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

e)

Judaism

32.

Which religion is represented in the above chart?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

e)

Judaism

33.

What type of region is - THE UNITED STATES ?

a)

Functional region

b)

Formal region

c)

Perceptual Region

34.

What type of region is - DFW DART BUS ROUTE ?

a)

Functional region

b)

Formal region

c)

Perceptual Region

35.

What type of region is - the DEEP SOUTH ?

a)

Functional region

b)

Formal region

c)

Perceptual Region

36.

The creation of factories and the production line allowed goods to be produced at a faster rate than before. This advance in technology that is a example of -

a)

invention

b)

innovation

c)

institution

d)

cultural health

37.

Which of the following maps is a example of a PHYSICAL MAP?

a)
b)
c)
38.

Which of the following maps is a example of a THEMATIC MAP?

a)
b)
c)
39.

Why do map projections show a distorted image of earth?

a)

They are taking a 3-dimensional image and putting it into a 2 dimensional image

b)

they do not distort

c)

Longitude and latitude is too challenging to represent on a map

d)

travel time has to be considered when creating a map.

40.

. 0° W, 101° N describes a:

a)

relative location

b)

functional location

c)

absolute location

d)

psychological location

41.

What does the relative location of a place tell you?

a)

the longitude and latitude of a place

b)

which symbol shows a place on a map

c)

where a place is compared to another place

d)

the map projection being used to show a place

42.

What is the key function of global positional technology (GPS)?

a)

to find the relative location on Earth

b)

to determined the absolute location on Earth

c)

to determine elevations of geographic features on Earth

d)

to determine the physical characteristics of regions.

43.

a system of government in which political power resides with the people

a)

democracy

b)

communism

c)

oligarchy

d)

autocracy

44.
What can someone expect to find in a society ruled by a dictator?
a)
Government controls most aspects of life.
b)
Religious beliefs are supported by the government.
c)
The government is considered a servant of ordinary citizens.
d)
Citizens can publicly speak out against their ruler's policy
45.
How are an absolute monarchy and a dictatorship similar?
a)
Both leaders come to power through popular elections.
b)
Both usually deny individual rights.
c)
Both seek to expand the power of labor unions.
d)
Both seek to establish a classless society.
46.
Which feature characterizes a theocratic government
a)
The existence of multiple political parties.
b)
Enforcement of religious laws.
c)
A written constitution.
d)
Direct elections for governmental decisions.
47.
Which list shows governments in order of least rights to most rights for citizens?
a)
democracy, dictatorship, constitutional monarchy
b)
dictatorship, democracy, constitutional monarchy
c)
dictatorship, constitutional monarchy, democracy
d)

constitutional monarchy, democracy, dictatorship
48.

• A system of government that one person has absolute power.

• A single ruler

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Democracy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Confederate

49.
Where is power centered in a unitary system? 
a)
central government
b)
military 
c)
state government 
d)
dictator 
50.

Since its 1917 constitution, Mexico has had a central government based in its capital, Mexico City, and thirty-one states that also have their own state governments and share power with the central government. Which system of government is being represented?

a)

Unitary

b)

Confederal

c)

Federal

d)

Parliamentary

51.

Canada has a universal healthcare system, providing government-funded medical services to all citizens. However, the vibrant private sector helps to push an economy that is one of the world's most successful. Intense and frequent trade with the United States provides the country with great wealth.


These facts provide evidence that Canada has a

a)

mixed economy

b)

market economy

c)

traditional economy

d)

command economy

52.

Competition and free enterprise are most common in which type of economic system?

a)

market

b)

command

c)

mixed

d)

traditional

53.
If my government is selling me bread for $5 a loaf, and I have no choice but to buy that type of bread, I live in a _____ economy. 
a)
Traditional 
b)
Market 
c)
Command 
d)
Mixed
54.

Producers and consumers determine how to use resources and make goods based on supply and demand in the market, without government interference.

a)

Market Economy

b)

Traditional Economy

c)

Command Economy

d)

Mixed Economy

55.
Nike and Under Armour sell similar products.  This leads to a decrease in price and an increase in quality.
a)
Free Market
b)
Command
c)
Traditional
56.

In my country, central planners decide when we should expand old factories and build new ones.

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

57.

Which of the following are the main subdivisions of Christianity? Select all that apply.

a)

Protestantism

b)

Mormonism

c)

Eastern Orthodox

d)

Catholicism

e)

Sikhism

58.

Farming to survive and feed your family is called what?

a)

subsistence farming

b)

commercial agriculture

c)

cottage farming

d)

cash crop farming

59.

IDENTIFY THE ECONOMIC LEVEL OF ACTIVITY FOR THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLE:

MINING FOR DIAMONDS

a)

PRIMARY

b)

SECONDARY

c)

TERTIARY

d)

QUATERNARY

e)

QUINARY

60.

IDENTIFY THE ECONOMIC LEVEL OF ACTIVITY FOR THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLE:

TEXTILE FACTORY

a)

PRIMARY

b)

SECONDARY

c)

TERTIARY

d)

QUATERNARY

e)

QUINARY

61.

IDENTIFY THE ECONOMIC LEVEL OF ACTIVITY FOR THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLE:

TOURISM FOR CRUISE SHIPS IN THE BAHAMAS

a)

PRIMARY

b)

SECONDARY

c)

TERTIARY

d)

QUATERNARY

e)

QUINARY

62.

IDENTIFY THE ECONOMIC LEVEL OF ACTIVITY FOR THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLE:

RESEARCH FACILITY IN TEXAS STUDYING THE IMPACT FRACKING HAS HAD ON CAUSING EARTHQUAKES

a)

PRIMARY

b)

SECONDARY

c)

TERTIARY

d)

QUATERNARY

e)

QUINARY

63.

IDENTIFY THE ECONOMIC LEVEL OF ACTIVITY FOR THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLE:

HEAD OF THE FDA (Food Drug Administration)

a)

PRIMARY

b)

SECONDARY

c)

TERTIARY

d)

QUATERNARY

e)

QUINARY

64.

Which of the following is a characteristic of more developed nations?

a)

lower birth rates

b)

higher death rates

c)

low life expectancy

d)

high infant mortality

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