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WorksheetsUnit 5 Mega Review
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 36mins
What word describes a poor country with an economy based on farming?
standard of living
dependent population
less developed nation
more developed nation
What word describes the very young and very old people in a population who depend on others for things like food, shelter, money, etc.?
more developed nation
dependent population
less developed nation
independent population
What word describes the level of money and things available to a person, group, or society?
standard of living
dependent population
more developed nation
less developed nation
What word describes a pyramid shaped diagram that shows the age and gender of a population?
population map
standard of living
population pyramid
pyramid graph
What word describes a country with a well developed economy?
more developed nation
less developed nation
independent population
dependent population
Lower birth rate
More developed
Less developed
More people living in poverty
More developed
Less developed
Less people working on farms
More developed
Less developed
More doctors
More developed
Less developed
People don't typically live as long.
More developed
Less developed
Lower death rates
More developed
Less developed
True/False: Less developed countries have more dependents than independents.
True
False
True/False: Less developed countries tend to have rapid growth rates.
True
False
Air conditioning has helped human migration by-
people living longer.
decreasing humidity.
letting people work at night.
allowing people to live in warmer climate areas.
Which of the following is not a "push factor?"
Lack of employment
Persecution
War
Religious Freedom
The railroad systems in the nineteenth centuries promoted the-
factory system and growth of cities.
climate and outdoor venues.
growth of government systems.
lack of community.
Russia has a large population in the eastern regions near its tundras.
True
False
Why did immigrants flee to the United States in the early 1900s?
Job opportunities
Escape war
Fertile land
Religious Freedoms
Why did the "Rust Belt" of the United States see a decline in population during the 1980's?
Cold Temperatures caused crops not to grow.
Stock market crash led to lower crop prices.
Government assistance programs in the east.
Industry jobs moved overseas and to southeastern United States.
The Carnival festival a new cultural pattern today due to forced migration of Africans into Latin America. This tradition between Africans and Latinos is an example of-
religious traditions.
government values.
blended customs.
cultural interdependence.
The primary reason Europeans migrated to the Americas in the seventeenth was for-
widespread epidemic in Europe.
escaping religious persecution.
fertile land.
democratic values.
The Irish potato famine is an example of-
a pull factor.
a push factor.
ethnic cleansing.
government stability.
Since the beginning of the 20th century, Rwanda and Armenia endured-
climate change.
political stability.
genocide.
population boom.
Which of the following has improved because the advancement of technology?
Communication
Epidemics
Political Stability
Religious Traditions
Which city saw a population growth as a result of the Gold Rush?
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New York
Miami
America's main pull factor during the seventeenth and eighteenth was
epidemic spreading across Europe.
Slavery in other countries.
Catholicism banned in America.
abundance of fertile land.
Why have we seen an increase in global population recently?
Climate change
World Peace
Global warming
Technological advancements
The United States is losing jobs due to-
outsourcing
high tariffs and taxes
connectivity
pandemics
Which factor explains why China's population is expected to decrease by 2025?
Government limits on family size
Religious freedoms
Decreased immigration
Decreased agricultural production
African nations and cities could be facing what in the future?
Decreased population due to immigration.
Overpopulation due to rapid urbanization.
Unequal male-to-female ratio because of the One-Child Policy
De-modernization as a result of genocides and civil wars.
Which factors would most likely contribute to a town growing and prospering?
Favorable climate and outdoor venues.
A high population density.
Access to transportation and industry.
Strong tourism and outdoor activities.
Which of the following is a pull factor.
Natural Disasters
Religious Persecution
High Unemployment
Political Stability
Since the colonization of Latin America, what has become the dominant language?
Spanish
Portuguese
Italian
English
Why were the first ancient civilizations developed around rivers?
The rivers provided power for the industries.
There was a favorable climate.
You were able to escape slavery.
Freshwater and fertile land to grow crops.
Which physical features had the biggest impact in separating cultures and hindered invaders from entering countries.
Mountains
Rivers
Deserts
Steppes
The largest flow of migrants is from more developed to less developed countries.
True
False
What is it called when people leave a country to become a permanent or semi-permanent resident in another country?
Immigration
Wandering
Migrant
Emigration
Most people never migrate and those who do migrate, usually move to nearby countries.
True
False
What is it called when people enter a country as a permanent or semi-permanent resident?
Immigration
Wandering
Emigration
Migrant
What are the forces that encourage a migrant to actually move? (Check all that apply)
Social Forces
Environmental Forces
Economic Forces
Environmental Forces
Which of the following are Social Forces of migration? (Check all that apply)
Reunite with Family or Friends
Spreading Religious or Political Beliefs
War & Conflict
Excessive or Prolonged Drought
International migration is likely to increase in the 21st century.
True
False
Which of the following are Push Factors? (Check all that apply)
War & Conflict
Available jobs
Lack of Jobs
Peace & Security
Which of the following are Political Forces of migration? (Check all that apply)
Excessive or Prolonged Drought
Spreading Religious or Political Beliefs
Persecution of Ethnic, Political, or Religious Identities
War & Conflict
Large flows of people also move from one industrialized country to another.
True
False
Which of the following are Environmental Forces of migration? (Check all that apply)
Excessive or Prolonged Drought
War & Conflict
Reunite with Family or Friends
Rising Sea Levels
97% of the world's population migrates.
True
False
Which of the following are Pull Factors? (Check all that apply)
War & Conflict
Available Jobs
Lack of Jobs
Peace & Security
Which of the following are Economic Forces of migration? (Check all that apply)
Spreading Religious or Political Beliefs
Employment or Jobs
Escape Overpopulated Areas
War & Conflict
What are some effects of migration? (Check all that apply)
Multinational Issues are Solved
Immigrants Adapt to New Ways of Life & Culture
Emigration Countries Suffer
Debate Over Immigration Reform in the U.S.
What is migration?
people moving across national borders
people moving from place to place
people who are forced to move
all of the above
Which of the following is NOT an indicator of standard of living?
Literacy rate
Population age distribution
Infant mortality
Cultural heritage
Which of the following regions include mostly developing nations?
Sub-Saharan countries
Europe
North America
Scandinavian countries
Which of the following is an indicator of economic development?
High illiteracy
Unskilled labor force
Gross domestic product per capita
Under developed tertiary sectors
The greater the country’s level of economic development, the —
higher the quality of life
higher the agricultural labor force
lower the cost of living
lower the urban population
There are a number of indicators concerning the economic development of a nation. Which of the following is NOT considered to be such an indicator?
distribution of urban/rural population
religious freedoms
educational opportunities
environmental controls
When measuring the standard of living of a nation, which of the following would NOT be considered an important factor?
birth rate and infant mortality
literacy rate
population age distribution
size of the fishing industry
Why might birthrates in developing nations tend to be higher than those in developed nations?
Birth control is more available in
developing nations.
Large families are needed for subsistence
farming.
More child-care assistance is available in
developing nations.
Military concerns dictate the need for
larger populations.
Most people in developing nations earn their living by —
farming.
hunting and fishing.
working in manufacturing
industries.
working in service industries.
Which of the following is a true statement about the economic development of nations?
Resources and technology influence the economic development and quality of life in nations.
Although important, the economic development of nations has little effect on the quality of life of its people.
Modern technology is so widespread today that most people around the world have an acceptable quality of life.
All but a few countries are developed
nations today.
Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of a developing country?
Low unemployment rate
High GDP per capita
High birth rate
High literacy rate
Which factor is most responsible for increasing life expectancy in many less industrialized nations?
Declining birth rates
Availability of health insurance
Access to primary education
Improved health care programs
Countries with high levels of literacy and higher education are in which level of economic development?
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
Countries with low level of literacy are in which level of economic development?
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
Countries with high infant mortality rates and low life expectancy are in which level of economic development?
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
Countries with strong infrastructure [transportation/ communication/ healthcare/ education systems] would be which level of economic development?
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
Countries in this level of economic development have most of their people living in rural areas.
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
Which level of economic development are countries where people are beginning to move from rural to urban areas in search of factory jobs?
More Developed
Newly Industrialized
Less Developed
Definition of GLOBALISATION
Exploitation of local resources by the multinationals
Greater mobility of people
Development aid from states and world organisations
Increase of trade around the world among different countries
Three indicators of development of a country
GDP per capita, literacy rate and life expectancy.
Richness, industrial production and business
Multinationals and industry
Technology, trade and research
