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WorksheetsHuman Geography Final Exam 23-24
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the world's oceans? Select ALL that apply!
a)
Atlantic
b)
Pacific
c)
Southern
d)
Arctic
e)
Mediterranean
2.
Which state is labeled #1?
a)
South Carolina
b)
North Carolina
c)
Oregon
d)
Georgia
3.
Which state is labeled #4?
a)
California
b)
Colorado
c)
Oregon
d)
Montana
4.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 themes of geography?
a)
Place
b)
Location
c)
Economy
d)
Movement
5.
Which of the following would be considered an absolute location?
a)
37 degrees N, 128 degrees W
b)
North of Walmart, next door to the clothing boutique
c)
25 miles away from the nearest gas station
d)
None of the above
6.
Which of the following is the definition of lines of latitude?
a)
Imaginary lines that measure west to east from the Prime Meridian
b)
Imaginary line that divides the northern and southern hemispheres from the Equator
c)
The position of a place based on its location to another place
d)
Imaginary lines that measure north to south from the equator
7.
Which of the following is an example of a physical characteristic?
a)
The White House
b)
Hard Rock Stadium
c)
Lynch’s River
d)
Hannah Pamplico High School
8.
What is the coordinates for the letter B?
a)
120 degrees S, 30 degrees N
b)
60 degrees N, 30 degrees W
c)
30 degrees S, 120 degrees E
d)
15 degrees N, 150 degrees E
9.
What is the coordinates for the letter G?
a)
30 degrees N, 120 degrees W
b)
60 degrees N, 120 degrees W
c)
45 degrees N, 30 degrees W
d)
60 degrees S, 30 degrees E
10.
If divers were sent to search for a boater that went overboard at 30 degrees S, 90 degrees E, what ocean would they be searching?
a)
Atlantic
b)
Mediterranean
c)
Indian
d)
Southern
11.
Which continent has the highest population density?
a)
North America
b)
South America
c)
Asia
d)
Africa
12.
Which regions are created based on perceptions of people’s cultural identities?
a)
Vernacular Regions
b)
Functional Regions
c)
Formal Regions
d)
Set-In-Stone Regions
13.
What is the scientific study of populations of people called?
a)
Topography
b)
Demography
c)
Geography
d)
Psychology
14.
Which of the following could be considered a push factor?
a)
Religious persecution
b)
Better environment or weather
c)
Religious freedom
d)
Political stability
15.
What continent is the birth rate the highest?
a)
Europe
b)
North America
c)
Asia
d)
Africa
16.
Which of the following is NOT a piece of information used in the Demographic Transition Model?
a)
Crude Birth Rate
b)
Religious Affiliation
c)
Crude Death Rate
d)
Total Population
17.
When the death rate in a place is higher than the birth rate, what happens to the population?
a)
The population increases
b)
The population stays the same
c)
The population decreases
d)
The population doubles
18.
What COUNTRY is represented in this population pyramid?
a)
United Arab Emirates
b)
Population (in millions)
c)
United Kingdom
d)
United States of America
19.
How many people in this country are males in the age range of 25-29?
a)
1 million
b)
4 million
c)
6 million
d)
12 million
20.
What type of growth is shown in this population pyramid?
a)
Stable
b)
Rapid
c)
Declining
d)
Moderate
21.
What is the birth rate for this population?
a)
Stable
b)
Low
c)
High
d)
Moderate
22.
Someone who moves to China to South Korea is an example of
a)
Internal Migration
b)
International Migration
c)
Forced Migration
d)
None of the above
23.
Morgan moved from South Carolina to California because she is ready for a change. This is an example of
a)
Internal Migration
b)
International Migration
c)
Forced Migration
d)
Illegal Migration
24.
People who crossed an international boundary to escape persecution, punishment, or conflict
a)
Illegal Immigrants
b)
Legal Immigrants
c)
Refugees
d)
None of the above
25.
The population that a given area could support without undergoing the deterioration of resources is known as
a)
Carrying Capacity
b)
Holding Capacity
c)
Support Capacity
d)
Population Capacity
26.
Money sent back home by migrants to support their families are known as
a)
Indulgences
b)
Money Orders
c)
Remittances
d)
Cash App Deposits
27.
China’s one child policy is an example of ______________ government policy.
a)
Pro-Natalist
b)
Investigative
c)
Underpopulation
d)
Anti-Natalist
28.
My name is Clara. I came from Guatemala in 2008. I came to live with my aunt in Tucson, Arizona, because in Guatemala I didn’t have much of a chance of a good education. Many girls only go to school until they are 13 or 14, and then they get married. The most important thing to my family back in Guatemala was for me to get a good education. I have a brother that still lives there with my mother and father. I miss my family. I feel lucky to have an aunt that is an American citizen. She helped me get through college. I am now very successful.
What could be a push factor for Clara?
a)
Poor education in Guatemala
b)
Living with her aunt in the United States
c)
Better education
d)
Better living conditions
29.
My name is Lan. I am from Vietnam. My dad is an American that fought in the war in
Vietnam. He met my mother in Vietnam in the 1970s, fell in love, and married her. He brought my mom to the United States because it is safe here. Eventually, my parents would have five
children. We live in Eugene, Oregon. Not only do we all live the United States...but my
grandmother Hong has joined us. It is nice having all of the family together. I speak English
and Vietnamese.
What could be a pull factor for Lan’s grandmother?
a)
War
b)
Family
c)
Better weather
d)
Education opportunity
30.
What is the definition of culture?
a)
the economic system of a society, including its trade practices and currency
b)
the study of the Earth's physical features and how they interact with human populations
c)
encompasses the beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a specific group of people
d)
the government system that governs a country
31.
Which of the following is NOT considered a cultural attribute?
a)
Clothing
b)
Music
c)
Mountains
d)
Language
32.
What is the difference between a habit and a custom?
a)
A habit is a type of clothing worn by a specific group of people, while a custom is a language spoken in a particular region
b)
A habit is a behavior that is done regularly and unconsciously, while a custom is a tradition or practice that is consciously passed down within a society
c)
A habit is a belief system followed by a community, while a custom is a specific set of rules enforced by the government
d)
A habit is a type of food consumed regularly, while a custom is a form of transportation used by a society
33.
What is a cultural hearth?
a)
a large fireplace where people gather to share stories and traditions
b)
a region where different cultures come together and blend to form new cultural elements
c)
a small village where ancient artifacts are preserved for historical study
d)
an area where a civilization's ideas, technologies, and innovations originate and spread to other regions
34.
Which of the following is NOT an example of popular culture?
a)
Hollywood blockbuster movies that are widely watched and discussed globally
b)
Social media platforms where users share memes and viral videos
c)
Ancient religious rituals practiced by a small indigenous group in a remote area
d)
Classic literature such as Shakespeare's plays that are studied in academic settings and appreciated by a niche audience
35.
What is the definition of Folk Culture?
a)
refers to the beliefs, practices, and traditions of a specific ethnic group or community, passed down orally or through everyday practices.
b)
the study of the physical features of the Earth and how they impact human populations.
c)
the government system in place in rural areas.
d)
encompasses the mainstream trends, ideas, and practices of a society, often spread through mass media and entertainment.
36.
What is the difference between cultural assimilation and acculturation?
a)
Cultural assimilation focuses on the preservation of cultural diversity, while acculturation emphasizes the dominance of one culture over others.
b)
Cultural assimilation occurs when individuals voluntarily adopt the customs of another culture, while acculturation happens through force or coercion.
c)
Cultural assimilation and acculturation are interchangeable terms that describe the same process of cultural integration and adaptation.
d)
Cultural assimilation is the process of one culture fully absorbing another, while acculturation involves the exchange of cultural features between different groups.
37.
Which of the following is an example in United States history of cultural assimilation?
a)
The Trail of Tears, where Native American tribes were forcibly relocated from their ancestral lands to make way for European settlers.
b)
The Chinese Exclusion Act, which restricted immigration from China and prohibited Chinese immigrants from becoming naturalized citizens.
c)
The Ellis Island immigration process, where immigrants to the United States were expected to adopt American customs and values to assimilate into society.
d)
The Emancipation Proclamation, which abolished slavery in the Confederate states and eventually led to the integration of African Americans into American society.
38.
What is cultural diffusion?
a)
the process of blending different cultural elements to create a new, hybrid culture.
b)
the spread of cultural beliefs, practices, and innovations from one society to another through trade, migration, or communication.
c)
the process of a dominant culture suppressing the traditions of minority cultures within a society.
d)
the celebration of cultural diversity within a community through festivals and events.
39.
The popularity of viral dance challenges on social media platforms like TikTok, where influential celebrities or social media influencers start a dance trend that quickly spreads to their followers and beyond, eventually reaching mainstream media and influencing popular culture. This is an example of
a)
Relocation Diffusion
b)
Expansion Diffusion
c)
Hierarchical Diffusion
d)
Contagious Diffusion
40.
Which of the following is NOT measured in a country’s Human Development Index (HDI)?
a)
Health
b)
Education
c)
Standard of living
d)
Environmental resources
41.
Countries that experience higher life expectancy, robust and advanced economy, better healthcare, and a higher standard of living are considered
a)
More Developed Countries (MDCs)
b)
Less Developed Countries (LDCs)
c)
Less Economically Developed Countries
d)
None of the above
42.
What continent has the highest HDI based on the map below?
a)
North America
b)
Algeria
c)
Asia
d)
Africa
43.
What is the difference between a core country and a periphery country?
a)
Core countries have smaller populations and higher GDP per capita compared to periphery countries
b)
Core countries have more democratic political systems, while periphery countries are often characterized by authoritarian regimes
c)
Core countries have greater access to international trade agreements, while periphery countries face trade barriers and tariffs
d)
Core countries have higher levels of industrialization and technological advancement, while periphery countries rely more on agriculture and raw material extraction
44.
What are the main 3 sectors of the world economy?
a)
Agriculture, Industrial, Financial
b)
Manufacturing, Service, Tourism
c)
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
d)
Raw Materials, Technology, Infrastructure
45.
An off-shore oil drilling company would fall under the ___________ sector of the economy
a)
Primary
b)
Secondary
c)
Manufacturing
d)
Technology
46.
Zyanna's family owns a textile factory where they receive cotton that has been harvested and they turn this into clothing that will be shipped all over the world. This company would fall under which sector of the economy?
a)
Primary
b)
Secondary
c)
Tourism
d)
Tertiary
47.
Country Y has an economy driven by its government. Citizens are provided with certain necessities but are not allowed to own businesses. Country Y does not trade with neighboring countries to get what they need. What kind of economy is present here?
a)
Market Economy
b)
Traditional Economy
c)
Command Economy
d)
Mixed Economy
48.
Country Z encourages its citizens to come up with new ideas and open businesses to create more GDP for their country. Citizens still have to pay taxes and follow the rules established by the government, but generally experience more freedom to make their own decisions. What kind of economy is present here?
a)
Market Economy
b)
Traditional Economy
c)
Command Economy
d)
Mixed Economy
49.
Which of the following describes a country with a traditional economy?
a)
economic decisions are primarily made by the government
b)
economic activities are based on customs, traditions, and bartering
c)
economic activities are driven by supply and demand
d)
economic resources are owned and controlled by private individuals and businesses
50.
What is globalization?
a)
The process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, economies, and cultures
b)
The promotion of nationalistic ideologies and the protection of domestic markets
c)
The decentralization of power from international institutions to individual nation-states
d)
The isolationist policies aimed at limiting cross-border interactions and trade
51.
Based on the graph above, what is the difference between this country’s imports versus exports in 2002-03?
a)
10,000
b)
20,000
c)
24,000
d)
30,000
52.
Based on the map above, which country is the United States’ biggest export partner?
a)
Canada
b)
Mexico
c)
China
d)
United Kingdom
53.
A ________________ is usually a poor agricultural country that is seeking to become more advanced economically and socially
a)
Less Developed Country (LDC)
b)
Industrialized Country
c)
Mixed Economy Country
d)
More Developed Country (MDC)
54.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an activity within the tertiary sector of the economy?
a)
Hair Stylist at Supercuts
b)
Employee monitoring the self checkout at Walmart
c)
Social Studies Teacher
d)
Deep Sea Fisherman
55.
When the death rate is higher than the birth rate in a given place, what happens to the population?
a)
It increases
b)
It decreases
c)
It stays at a consistent level
d)
It goes to an inconsistent level
56.
Factors of production include all of the following except
a)
Land
b)
Labor
c)
Economy
d)
Capital
57.
The using up of resources is called what?
a)
Consumption
b)
Capital
c)
Economy
d)
Technology
58.
It isn’t that important to be sustainable because it doesn’t matter what condition the Earth is left for future generations.
a)
True
b)
False
59.
Which of the following is NOT an object that consumes energy in the home?
a)
Oven
b)
Cat/Dog Toy
c)
Microwave
d)
XBox One
60.
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a nation
a)
A territory that forms its own domestic and foreign policy through laws
b)
A group of people who have things in common such as cultural heritage, religious beliefs, or the desire to establish a State
c)
A place that has a State of its own and also stretches across borders of other States
d)
A country that have one dominant culture and one lesser-known culture
61.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a multi-state nation?
a)
Hungary
b)
The Koreas (North and South)
c)
Germany
d)
Kurdistan
62.
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a centrifugal force?
a)
Something that brings people of a society together
b)
Something that people are indifferent to
c)
Something that breaks people of a society apart
d)
Something that angers a small section of the population but nobody else really cares
63.
Which of the following is the BEST example of a State?
a)
North Carolina
b)
Georgetown, South Carolina
c)
South Africa
d)
Seoul, Korea
64.
Which of the following best describes how countries in Africa got their current boundaries and borders?
a)
Imperialism by countries in South America
b)
Citizens of Africa felt much pride in their countries and wanted to share the wealth
c)
There were no resources in Africa, so Africans began to make resources themselves
d)
European countries such as France and England imperialized Africa for their own financial gain
65.
A centripetal force divides groups of people against each other.
a)
True
b)
False
66.
The faction of Southern states that seceded during the Civil War were called the Confederacy.
a)
True
b)
False
67.
South Africa is an example of a perforated state.
a)
True
b)
False
68.
There are no fragmented states within the United States of America
a)
True
b)
False
69.
Which official state shape is represented by this photo?
a)
Landlocked
b)
Islands
c)
Fragmented
d)
Elongated
70.
Which official state shape is represented by this photo?
a)
Prorupted
b)
Elongated
c)
Compact
d)
Landlocked
71.
Which official state shape is represented by this photo?
a)
Elongated
b)
Prorupted
c)
Microstate
d)
Compact
72.
A nation that stretches across multiple borders and across States
a)
Nation-State
b)
Multi-State Nation
c)
Stateless Nation
d)
Religious Boundaries
73.
Non-physical boundaries created between people due to a difference in culture
a)
Stateless Nation
b)
Nation
c)
Globalization
d)
Cultural Boundaries
74.
A sovereign state whose citizens are relatively similar in cultural factors
a)
Nation-State
b)
Linguistic Boundaries
c)
Physical Boundaries
d)
Nation
75.
The increasing interconnection of States throughout Earth’s surface, most notably through trade or diplomacy
a)
Stateless Nation
b)
Multi-State Nation
c)
Cultural Boundaries
d)
Globalization
76.
Which of the following wars did NOT cause an expansion or change of the borders of the United States?
a)
Revolutionary War
b)
Mexican-American War
c)
The Scramble for Africa
d)
Civil War
77.
Which of the following is the BEST definition of nationalism?
a)
Having pride in one’s country
b)
Having visited every state in your country
c)
Going on vacation to another country
d)
Extreme pride and devotion to one’s country
78.
Which state shape is represented by this photo (Chile)?
a)
Compact
b)
Elongated
c)
Perforated
d)
Prorupted
79.
Which state shape is represented by the yellow countries in this photo?
a)
Microstate
b)
Surrounded State
c)
Landlocked State
d)
Elongated State
80.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an urban community?
a)
Manhattan, New York
b)
Columbia, South Carolina
c)
Hemingway, South Carolina
d)
Miami, Florida
81.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a rural community?
a)
Latta, South Carolina
b)
Turbevile, South Carolina
c)
Andrews, South Carolina
d)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
82.
What is one primary impact of the Neolithic Revolution that we discussed in class?
a)
Urbanization
b)
Famine
c)
Colonialism
d)
Expansionism
83.
What is one secondary impact of the Neolithic Revolution that we discussed in class?
a)
Urbanization
b)
Social Stratification
c)
Centripetal Forces
d)
Famine
84.
Which of the following is the BEST example of a reason why many manufacturers left Detroit, Michigan?
a)
The weather was no longer warm enough for their liking
b)
There was an opportunity for them to make more money by shifting their operation to other areas
c)
The crime rate in Detroit became an issue for them because their employees did not feel safe
d)
The water in Detroit was dirtied by mud getting into the pipes
85.
Which of the following is the location that is the center of government in the United States?
a)
Washington, DC
b)
Seattle, Washington
c)
Flint, Michigan
d)
Georgetown, South Carolina
86.
Which of the following is the largest settlement in terms of size and population?
a)
Town
b)
City
c)
Hamlet
d)
Village
87.
Which of the following is the BEST definition of rural communities?
a)
Places that have populations of people living close together with much access to public transportation
b)
Places that are relatively spread out and have a lot of open land for farming and other industry
c)
Communities that have different names for their set-ups
d)
Places that were formerly known as cities, but lost much of their population due to migration of people during COVID-19
88.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the goods needed to produce products are at an extremely shortened supply. What is this phenomenon referred to as?
a)
COVID Shortage Crisis
b)
City Abandonment Crisis
c)
Supply Chain Crisis
d)
Inflationary Crisis
89.
Which of the following hazardous materials was found in the water that came from the pipes in Flint, Michigan?
a)
Rust
b)
Lead
c)
Fluoride
d)
There was no hazardous material found in the Flint, Michigan tap water?
90.
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a Central Place?
a)
An area that is the largest in terms of population and size
b)
An area that is surrounded by much development due to a larger population
c)
An area that is very small in size with a low population
d)
An area that does not have much development such as neighborhoods, retail shops, or restaurants.
91.
What is the name of a city or town where citizens do not have adequate or any access to healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables?
a)
Disparaged Food Area
b)
Deserted Foods Area
c)
Food Desert
d)
Desert Area of Food
92.
Populations of people on Earth are divided into what is known as communities.
a)
True
b)
False
93.
What caused the Flint, Michigan water crisis to become problematic? Select ALL that apply.
a)
The water coming from the pipes in Flint did not taste good
b)
The pipes had decayed to a point that there were hazardous materials in the water and it has stunted the development of many children in this area
c)
There was not enough water to go around, and this led to a water shortage in the area
d)
The local and federal governments did not provide an adequate solution to the crisis, thus causing it to go on up to the present-day
94.
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a Market Area?
a)
An area surrounding a service in which customers are attracted
b)
A place that sells many things, specifically produce, as a market would
c)
The complex and parking lot surrounding a grocery store
d)
A neighborhood in which people live and pay for their goods and services
95.
Areas with limited access to healthy foodstuffs exist primarily because…
a)
Fast foods are advertised better than fresh foods
b)
Fresh food does not grow well in certain areas of the country
c)
People live too far away from grocery stores and can’t afford to get transportation to places that sell fresh foods
d)
There are too many grocery stores in urban communities
96.
There are some areas of Florence, South Carolina that classify as a Food Desert.
a)
True
b)
False
97.
The Flint, Michigan water crisis didn’t last long because the government responded quickly.
a)
True
b)
False
98.
Technology allows greater production with less human labor, but has environmental costs.
a)
True
b)
False
99.
Endemic diseases are a secondary impact of the Neolithic Revolution.
a)
True
b)
False
100.
What are the world's continents? Select ALL that apply.
a)
Antarctica
b)
South America
c)
Russia
d)
North America
e)
Europe
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