WorksheetsWorld Geography 3rd 9 Weeks Exam Study Guide
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a mathematical means to present the curved surface of Earth on a
flat surface
map projection
spatial perspective
perceptual region
relative location
an identification of one place by referring to another known place
absolute location
relative location
functional region
perceptual region
an exact position
absolute location
relative location
functional region
perceptual region
a way of looking at human and physical patterns and their relationships
perceptual region
map projection
planar projection
spatial perspective
a map that shows physical elevations
planar projection
relief
planar projection
great circle route
an area characterized by a certain unifying quality or characteristic
spatial perspective
formal region
functional region
perceptual region
an area that includes a central place and the related places around it
absolute location
perceptual region
functional region
an area connected by feelings or impressions, but not by factual data or specific qualities
absolute location
perceptual region
functional region
When geographers acquire geographic information by direct observation, they
conduct interviews and surveys.
look for evidence on the Internet.
visit a place or use information from remote sensing devices.
look at various maps created by cartographers over different time periods
In addition to direct observation, geographers gather information through
interviewing, analyzing statistics, and participating in ecotourism.
attending cultural events, mapping, and interviewing
mapping, analyzing statistics, and participating in ecotourism
using technology, analyzing statistics, and mapping
To properly understand places, geographers must
focus strictly on things like longitude and latitude, elevation, and resource distribution.
focus broadly on culture, politics, history, and economics.
focus primarily on the objective data provided by geographic technology such as surveying equipment.
focus specifically on the land and water without getting distracted by plants and animals.
Internal maps relate to
individuals’ subjective perception of the geographic world around them.
specific topics in geography such as landforms, vegetation, or population of a known area.
maps inside technical devices like GPS systems in cars that help us find places.
layers of information such as soils, zoning, and population within composite maps.
A reading of 36 degrees North latitude and 140 degrees East longitude provides
a relative position.
an absolute location.
a global reckoning.
a planar projection.
The three major ways the round Earth is presented on a fl at map include ____________________ projections.
geometric, longitudinal, and latitudinal
directional, spatial, and spherical
planar, conic, and cylindrical
regional, topographic, relief
In the grid system used to map locations on Earth’s surface, lines parallel to the Equator are called
latitudinal lines
geometric lines
barometric lines
longitudinal lines
Which is the best comparison to the geographic term “situation”? A. B. C. D.
a socially-important location
a specific site in a certain time period
a latitude and longitude location where something happens
a position relative to other places or features
Longitude lines indicate
distance north and south of the Equator
distance north and south of the Prime Meridian
distances east and west of the Equator
distances east and west of the Prime Meridian
Different maps can accurately show the same place with different
scales
elevations
absolute locations
coordinates
What does human geography examine?
the relationships between climate, land, water, plants, and animals
the relationships between physical environments and people
the relationships between living and inanimate things on Earth
the relationships between the people in the past, present and future
Which is the best example of the geographic term, “site”?
general region, such as America’s Heartland
a specific climate zone, such as the tropical lowlands
a specific physical setting, such as Miami’s location on Florida's southeastern tip
a general location, such as Seattle’s position in the rainy northwest coastal area
the difference between an area’s birthrate and its death rate
free enterprise
natural increase
culture
cultural boundary
a system in which private individuals have the right to own property and make a profit with limited government interference
free enterprise
natural increase
culture
cultural boundary
the way of life of a group of people who share beliefs, customs, and material items
free enterprise
natural increase
culture
cultural boundary
a geographical border between two different cultures
free enterprise
natural increase
culture
cultural boundary
the spread of material and non-material characteristics from one culture to another
metropolitan area
cultural diffusion
population density
ethnic group
the average number of people living in a specific geographic area
metropolitan area
cultural diffusion
population density
ethnic group
people who share common ancestry, language, religion, customs, or place of origin
metropolitan area
cultural diffusion
population density
ethnic group
. a region that includes a central city and its surrounding suburbs
metropolitan area
cultural diffusion
population density
ethnic group
divides power between the national government and state or provincial governments
cultural diffusion
cultural boundary
federal system
population pyramid
an illustration that depicts the distribution of a population by age and gender
cultural diffusion
cultural boundary
federal system
population pyramid
What of the following terms refers to early centers of civilization whose ideas and practices spread to surrounding areas?
language family
ethnic enclave
urban core
culture hearth
The Industrial Revolution is considered an era of rapid ____________________ because new technology enable culture traits to spread more quickly from one culture to another.
cultural diffusion
cultural dispersion
cultural assimilation
cultural dissonance
How does the demographic transition model explain change over time in the population of a country or region?
by tracking life expectancy
by measuring the annual number of live births per 1,000 people
by tracking birthrates and death rates
by measuring the immigration rate
____________________ refers to the movement of people from rural areas to cities. A. B. C. D.
Suburbanization
Modernization
Destabilization
Urbanization
A political border that is established by a physical geographic feature such as a mountain range or a river is a
natural boundary
geometric boundary
cultural boundary
ethnic boundary
____________________, or the belief that the individual’s loyalty to the nation or state surpasses other interests, can lead to war in its most extreme forms.
Autocracy
Democracy
Nationalism
Socialism
Which of the following are all examples of primary economic activities?
agriculture, fishing, and mining
agriculture, mining, and manufacturing
mining, manufacturing, and fishing
manufacturing, providing services, and processing information
What factor would likely encourage a multinational corporation to locate its manufacturing operations in a less developed country?
a more educated labor force
lower labor costs
stricter workplace safety regulations
greater ethnic diversity
Rapid growth of cities that results in scattered development that increases traffic, drains local resources, and destroys open space is known as
smart growth.
suburbanization.
urban sprawl.
the multiple nuclei model.
An urban area might turn into a ____________________ if its key industry is no longer needed and the population moves on in order to seek a livelihood.
world city
suburb
tourist trap
ghost town
a center where cultures developed and from which ideas and traditions spread
demographic transition model
culture hearth
geometric boundary
command economy
a border, often created by a treaty, which is not based on cultural or physical features
demographic transition model
culture hearth
geometric boundary
command economy
a means of tracking population change over time based on birthrates and death rates
demographic transition model
culture hearth
geometric boundary
command economy
a system of resource management in which decisions about production and distribution of goods and services are made by a central authority
demographic transition model
culture hearth
geometric boundary
command economy
a means of explaining the distribution patterns, size, and number of urban areas
urbanization
central place theory
secondary economic activity
unitary system
the use of raw materials to make a new and more valuable, tangible product
urbanization
central place theory
secondary economic activity
unitary system
the movement of population from rural areas to cities, often in search of better economic opportunities
urbanization
central place theory
secondary economic activity
unitary system
a form of government in which all key powers are given to the national or central government
urbanization
central place theory
secondary economic activity
unitary system
. How has computer technology aff ected cultural change in recent decades?
It has decelerated cultural change by imposing more uniformity.
It has discouraged cultural change because people are distracted by electronic gadgets.
It has accelerated cultural change by facilitating the spread of ideas and traditions.
It has accelerated cultural change because it has imposed cultural uniformity.
____________________ is the spread of culture traits, both material and non-material, from one culture to another.
Cultural dissonance
Cultural dispersion
Cultural assimilation
Cultural diffusion
___________________ is the scientific study of populations by examining trends such as birthrates and death rates.
Sociology
Demography
Polygraphy
Anthropology
The doubling time, or the number of years it takes a population to double in size, is typically ____________________ in more developed countries than in less developed countries.
the same
longer
shorter
faster
After British colonial rule ended in South Asia, two independent countries were established: Pakistan (where the majority of the population was Muslim) and India (where the majority of the population was Hindu). The border between areas with this type of division is called a
natural boundary.
cultural boundary.
geometric boundary.
continental boundary.
A country in which most people work in service or information industries and enjoy a high standard of living is a(n)
newly industrialized country.
more developed country.
industrializing country.
less developed country
World trade is encouraged by the ____________________ of natural resources.
uneven distribution
scarcity
superabundance
equitable division
How did the Great Lakes form?
by the collision of tectonic plates
by runoff from the Appalachian Mountains
by water rising from underground springs
by glacier basins filling with water
Descendants of ancient peoples who came from Asia
Native Americans
Latinos
Chinese
What U.S. state includes areas that have a subarctic climate that supports a variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, bald eagles, wolves, and bobcats?
Maine
Idaho
Alaska
Michigan
What region of Florida providing rich habitats for a variety of animals and plant species is threatened by environmental degradation?
the Great Salt Lake
the Everglades
the redwood forests
the Chesapeake Bay
What major river fl ows some 2,350 miles (3,782 km) from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, making it an important route for trade?
the Colorado River
the St. Lawrence River
the Allegheny River
the Mississippi River
Why is the environmental condition of the Gulf of Mexico important to the U.S. economy? A. B. C. D.
Commercial fishing provides jobs and a domestic food source for Americans.
The region is prone to hurricanes.
Several island countries lie in the Gulf of Mexico.
Several major rivers empty into the Gulf of Mexico.
The largest immigrant group in the United States today
Native Americans
Latinos
Chinese
Helped build the fi rst transcontinental railroad
Native Americans
Latinos
Chinese
Why is the United States one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world? A. B. C. D.
The lands which Europeans colonized contained powerful kingdoms of many nationalities.
The earliest inhabitants arrived some 15,000 years ago.
Over centuries, immigrants have arrived from many different countries.
The British founded the thirteen colonies along the Atlantic coast.
What effect did the 2008 economic downturn in the United States have on the global economy?
Other countries prospered due to lower economic competition from the United States.
Other countries balanced their budgets with profits from loaning money to the United States.
Other countries also suffered financial distress.
Other countries stopped investing in the U.S. economy.
What was the major cause of the 2008 economic downturn in the United States?
a crisis in the home mortgage banking sector
a stock market crash
a severe drought
the collapse of the high-tech sector
Because of its immigration history, ____________________ in the United States. A. B. C. D.
cities are the most ethnically uniform areas
there are abundant natural resources
a postindustrial economy emerged
many different religions are practiced
How was geography important to the colonial New England economy?
It had a mild climate and rich soils.
It had excellent natural harbors and an abundant supply of timber.
It had abundant reserves of fossil fuels.
It had an ideal climate for growing cotton for export.
Because they contain valuable water supplies and can protect coastal areas from storms and fl oods, ____________________ are important ecological areas.
wetlands
clear-cutting
eutrophication
Canada
Because of widespread ____________________, forest ecosystems are less diverse and land is subject to erosion.
wetlands
clear-cutting
eutrophication
Canada
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, signed by the United States and ____________________ in 1972, led to the end of asbestos dumping in the Nashua River and spurred the construction of wastewater treatment plants.
wetlands
clear-cutting
eutrophication
Canada
Algae overgrowth, a result of ____________________, has caused signifi cant damage in the Everglades.
wetlands
clear-cutting
eutrophication
Canada
In what city did the building of levees damage the natural landscape that once protected it from flooding?
New York City
New Orleans
Chicago
Atlanta
_________ automobiles cause less environmental damage than traditional automobiles because they use fuel made from corn and other organic sources. A. C. B. D.
Biofuel
Hydrogen-fueled
Geothermal
Solar-powered
A wind turbine is a source of ____________________ energy.
fossil fuel
solar
renewable
geothermal
____________________ is haze caused by the interaction of ultraviolet solar radiation with chemical fumes from pollutants.
Acid rain
Smog
Desalination
Eutrophication
a channel or pipeline for moving large quantities of water
tributary
hot spot
aqueduct
fall line
the eastern United States boundary where the elevated Piedmont area drops to the lower Atlantic Coastal Plain
tributary
hot spot
aqueduct
fall line
a smaller river or stream that feeds into a larger river
tributary
hot spot
aqueduct
fall line
a place on the ocean floor through which magma vents to create an underwater volcano that may grown into an island
tributary
hot spot
aqueduct
fall line
Which two U.S. states have the largest petroleum reserves?
Alaska and Hawaii
Alaska and Texas
California and Florida
California and Texas
Why is it important to protect wetlands and swamps such as Florida’s Everglades?
They are a major source of drinking water.
They are major tourist destinations.
They are important navigable waterways.
They provide habitats for a great variety of vegetation and wildlife.
Why were the fi rst factories in the United States located along the fall line in the Northeast?
The many tributaries provided an abundant source of drinkable water.
The waterfalls provided power for factories.
The region had a large immigrant population that provided inexpensive labor.
They were located near important mineral resources.
Which of the following statements accurately describes changes in the U.S. economy since the 1950s?
The number of jobs in manufacturing has declined.
The number of farms has grown.
The number of jobs in manufacturing has increased, as has the size of the average farm.
The number of jobs in manufacturing has declined, as has the size of the average farm.
What is a foreclosure?
an agreement by which somebody borrows money and gives the lender the right to take possession of property given as security if the loan is not repaid
a procedure in which a borrower gives up rights to a property due to the inability to repay the loan
an arrangement by which a buyer can take possession of something now and pay for it later or over time
a sign or warning that something bad is going to happen
What are the Great Plains of the United States?
the flat, desolate area in central Alaska
the flat area between the Pacific Ranges and the Rocky Mountains
the flat region surrounding the Great Lakes
the flat landscape east of the Rocky Mountains
How did the level of available natural mineral resources aff ect industrialization in the United States?
It delayed industrialization because the country could just rely on mineral resources for exports.
It speeded industrialization because the country had abundant and easy access to mineral resources.
It delayed industrialization because of concerns about the environmental damage that mining can cause.
It speeded industrialization because immigrants were attracted to jobs in mining
Why did the thirteen colonies fi ght a war for independence from Britain?
to escape Britain’s taxes and limits on colonists’ freedoms
to escape Britain’s taxes and unite with New France
to unite with New France and escape limits on colonists’ freedoms
to protest Britain’s treatment of Native Americans
4. What type of music developed in the United States during the early 1900s that combined African rhythms with European harmonies?
mambo
rock ’n’ roll
jazz
merengue
It is important to conserve fossil fuels because they are
nonrenewable energy sources.
the least polluting source of energy.
scarce in the United States.
an inexpensive source of energy.
Which of the following is an economic activity characteristic of a postindustrial economy?
automobile manufacturing
biotechnology
agriculture
mining
What was the series of safe houses that helped thousands of African Americans escape slavery before the Civil War?
the Mason-Dixon Route
the Northwest Passage
the Washington Expressway
the Underground Railroad
How do aqueducts help support California’s large population?
by providing a natural vent for urban smog
by bringing freshwater from far away
by increasing the housing supply
by reducing traffic
