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WorksheetsMid Term Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 36mins
Match the following
Functional Region
Service Area
Perceptual Region
Opinion, no clear borders
Formal Region
Defined borders,
Countries
Which of the following best describes examples of formal, functional, and
perceptual regions for the city of Houston respectively?
Houston is part of the 5th District of the U.S. Court of Appeals, it is
the capital of Texas, and it is Rockets and Astros territory.
Houston is Texans football territory, it is a metropolitan area, and
Houston is part of the Northeastern United States.
Houston is part of the Midwest, it is Texans territory for Football,
and is part of Texas.
Houston is in Texas, it is part of the 11th Federal Reserve district,
and is part of the southwest United States.
Which of the following is an example of a perceptual region?
Texas
Harris County
The American Southwest
The Rio Grande watershed
The San Antonio River watershed is the area where all water, whether from
precipitation or underground, flows to the San Antonio River.
Which type of region is the San Antonio River watershed?
Perceptual region
Functional region
Political region
Formal region
Which of the following publications has become obsolete as a result of the
emergence of Global Positioning System (GPS) devices?
Encyclopedia
Thesaurus
Dictionary
Atlas
Which statement best describes the purpose of Geographic Information
Systems (GIS)?
They standardize prices for commodities in global markets.
They streamline the process of organizational decision making.
They force organizations to reach a consensus before making
decisions.
They provide a forum for individuals to voice discontent with
organizations.
Which of the following best explains why summers in Virginia Beach are cooler and winters are warmer
than in Springfield?
Virginia Beach is located closer to the equator than is Springfield.
Virginia Beach experiences a greater average annual duration of insolation than Springfield.
Virginia Beach experiences a greater average annual intensity of insolation than Springfield.
Virginia Beach is located closer to the Atlantic Ocean than is Springfield.
Based on the map, which climate is most prevalent in the continental United States?
warm-summer humid continental
cold-summer Mediterranean
humid subtropical
subtropical highland
Humans can cause rapid changes in their environment, which, in turn, can lead to catastrophic events.
One example of this concept would be —
changing seasonal winds resulting in widespread flooding in an area.
highway construction along a mountainside causing a landslide.
shifting crustal plates causing a massive earthquake.
a series of lightning strikes resulting in a forest fire.
Which statement about these climate zones is correct?
Latitude is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.
Longitude is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.
Solar time is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.
Elevation level is the primary factor controlling these climate zones.
The headlines below were taken from newspapers following natural disasters.
• "Volcanic Ash Creates Air-Travel Chaos: Worst Delays Since 9/11"
• "Arizona Fires Force Road Closures Around State"
• "Japanese Road Reopened After Destroyed by Quake"
These headlines demonstrate that —
natural disasters only affect nearby areas.
lives can be saved by predicting natural disasters.
natural disasters can cause major interruptions in transportation.
railroads are the only mode of transportation immune to natural disasters.
The process of developing and implementing environmental conservation programs is most dependent
on —
The availability of the most advanced technology
Public awareness and cooperation
Earth’s ability to restore itself
Stricter environmental laws
Which of the following is the best summary of this statement?
Humans have spread around the world from their common origin.
Humans around the globe make use of the same resources.
Humans are crowding other species of animals out of existence.
Humans adapt to their environments in order to survive.
Which of the following describes a social pull factor?
Political unrest
Higher cost of living
Quality education facilities
Limited job opportunities
A push factor related to environmental conditions is:
Abundant natural resources in rural areas
Frequent droughts and floods
Availability of public transportation
Diverse cultural events
How did the Columbian Exchange affect Europe?
Economic and population growth in Europe both increased.
Economic and population growth in Europe both decreased.
The European economies grew and the population of Europe decreased.
The population of Europe increased and the European economies stagnated.
Tejano music developed in South Texas as a combination of Mexican Norteño style music and American
Western and Rock. The development of Tejano music is an example of —
geographic boundaries leading to cultural innovation.
protest against an oppressive culture.
one culture being erased by another.
the diffusion of newer styles into more traditional styles.
Match the following
Cultural Diffusion
The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.
Cultural Convergence
The process by which different cultures become more similar.
Cultural Divergence
The process by which a culture separates from its original culture.
Japan is a country with strong traditional ties but a very modern Westernized economy. The widespread
presence of American businesses, such as the one pictured above, in Japan is an example of —
cultural divergence, because Japanese culture has adopted part of American culture.
cultural convergence, because Japanese culture has developed into two separate cultures.
cultural convergence, because Japanese culture has adopted part of American culture.
cultural divergence, because Japanese culture has developed into two separate cultures.
Which of the following can be a consequence of urban migration?
Decreased urban population
Overcrowding in cities
Improved rural job markets
Reduction in urban pollution
These pictures illustrate —
Elements of culture such as dress and architecture that are important in various regions
The impact of Islam as a cultural element in many different cultural regions
How dress, language, and architecture are all examples of cultural diffusion
The treatment and opportunities available to women in various world cultures
Based on the information in this graph, why did immigration increase rapidly between 1895 and 1905?
Railroad construction created jobs for immigrants.
Cheap land prices in the West attracted immigrant farmers.
Industrial growth provided factory jobs for immigrants.
World War I caused immigrants to flee Europe
Analyzing the role of trade routes in the dissemination of religions, how did these pathways facilitate the
spread of Islam from the Arabian Peninsula to regions such as Africa and southern Europe?
They provided direct military routes for conquest.
They facilitated cultural exchange and the movement of traders who shared religious beliefs.
They isolated regions from external influences, allowing Islam to grow.
They discouraged the spread of new religions by promoting local beliefs.
Match with the correct association
Buddhism
Path to Enlightenment
Hinduism
Reincarnation
Islam
Five Pillars
Judaism
Torah
Christianity
Holy Bible
Which religion is known for the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path?
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
How might religious leaders influence their followers’ political decisions?
By encouraging them to ignore political matters
By endorsing specific candidates or policies based on religious beliefs
By promoting complete apathy toward governance
By solely focusing on religious rituals
In examining the spread of religions during this era, what common characteristic can be identified among
Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism?
All three religions originated from a single geographic location.
They all experienced significant growth due to trade and cultural exchanges.
Each religion exclusively spread through military conquest.
They remained confined to their regions of origin without further expansion.
The concept of karma and reincarnation is primarily associated with which religion?
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhis,m
Islam
The natural border shared by the United Kingdom and France is beneficial because —
It acts as a physical barrier, making it difficult for ground forces to invade.
It limits collaboration in research and development.
It isolates both countries from international trade routes.
All of the above.
What type of factor most likely determined the boundaries of these provinces?
Cultural
Physical
Human
Environmental
What type of factor most likely determined the boundaries of these provinces?
Cultural
Physical
Human
Environmental
Based on these maps, what changes took place in the post-WWI period?
Austria-Hungary grew larger and stronger.
Major European empires collapsed and broke apart.
France lost the region of Alsace-Lorraine.
A few empires absorbed the small countries of Europe.
Which U.S. state is NOT separated from Canada by a natural border?
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
A pizza delivery area is an example of?
Formal Region
Functional Region
Vernacular (perceptual) region
What is REGION?
Region describes a location by physical and human features.
Region is a group of places that share common physical or human characteristics or features.
Region is where something is located.
Location is the movement of ideas, people, and goods.
