Geography and Culture

Which continent is also an island?

Australia

Which of these locations share a cultural region?

Georgia and Kentucky

The region around much of the Pacific Ocean's rim with a high density of volcanoes and earthquakes is known as the

Ring of Fire.

Which of the following best describes why European settlers in California chose to settle near the San Francisco Bay area?

The bay was a natural harbor that protected ships.

What causes the monsoons in India?

a high-pressure system is created when the land heats more rapidly than the water. This causes a seasonal wind pattern that picks up rain as it travels across the Indian Ocean.

Which of the following describes the role of theater in Ancient Greek culture?

a method of criticizing the government

What caused the "baby boom" of the 1940s?

a period of peace and economic prosperity following World War II

Which of the following factors is most likely to encourage initial human settlement in an area?

abundant natural resources

Which of the following can NOT help determine a location's climate?

an unexpected snow during summer

Which of the following tools do sociologists use to help understand human behavior and understand societal questions? Select all answers that apply.

measurement observation

The city of Los Angeles has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. This is an example of which kind of climate?

mediterranean

The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was caused by a combination of prolonged drought followed by high winds, which resulted in loss of vegetation, as much of the topsoil was picked up by the winds and transported out to sea. As a result, millions of farmers left the midwest and moved west. The Dust Bowl was an example of:

natural forces impacting migration

Based on the map provided, one of the main contributors to Phoenicia's rise in wealth from trading is its:

natural resources.

Which of the following would have the greatest effect on weather conditions in Colorado?

the rain shadow effect

A teacher wants to evaluate their students' understanding of the relationship between humans and the environment. They assign students to give examples of humans modifying, depending on, and adapting to the environment. Below are the responses of one student: "Benny adapts to the cold climate of the Taiga by moving to a tropical region." "Jeremy depends on the wood of the deciduous forest for fuel to make fires." "Alex modifies the environment by clearing an acre of trees in order to build a new grocery store." A review of which type of human-environment interaction would best help the student clear up a misconception?

Adaptation refers to the choices a person makes in order to survive in a particular environment. The act of leaving a particular environment is choosing not to adapt.

Which of the following geographic factors served to benefit the growth of major civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China?

All four civilizations were located along the banks of major rivers.

Which of the following were causes of the increased United States urban population during the late 1800s? Select all answers that apply.

Americans moving away from farms increased birth rates

The triangular slave trade between Europe, the Americas, and Africa required multiple journeys across which ocean?

Atlantic

Which of the following statements is an example of a relative location?

Jacksonville is north of Orlando.

According to this map, which of the following cities did Genghis Khan capture first?

Kashgar

Which of the following is an example of absolute location?

Madagascar can be found at 18.7669° S, 46.8691° E.

Which ocean separates North America from Asia?

Pacific Ocean

Which canal creates a water route from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean?

Panama Canal

In what ways does farming lead to specific cultural development of a community? Select all answers that apply.

Since adequate food production required less farmers, many people were free to dedicate their time elsewhere and develop other skills. Farming increases food supplies enough to allow families to settle into permanent villages and develop relationships and traditions within their village.

According to the map, in which region is Georgia located?

Southeast

Which body of water lies between Canada and the North Pole?

The Arctic Ocean

Why did the Ancient Egyptians experience very little offensive attacks from other civilizations?

The Egyptians were surrounded by deserts and other natural barriers.

What physical feature contains the Continental Divide in the United States?

The Rocky Mountains

Which of the following is an environmental condition that allowed Ancient Egypt to become a successful civilization?

The annual flooding of the Nile river provided optimal conditions for farming and irrigation.

Which of the following are characteristics of sociological institutions? Select all answers that apply.

They are based on what a particular culture values most. They provide a structure to help govern behavior.

Which of the following describes a way that Ancient Egyptians adapted the environment to support their civilization?

They built canals to facilitate irrigation.

Which of the following is the best reason why geographers might study Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana as one region?

They share common cultural characteristics.

Which of the following most accurately describes the seasons experienced in a monsoon zone?

a "rainy season" followed by a "dry season"

Mr. Anders asks students to draw a map of their school. Billy turns in his map, but Mr. Anders is unable to identify how to orient the map to read it. Which of the following features should Billy add to his map?

a compass rose

Which of the following is an example of a push factor in human migration?

a family leaving their country due to famine

As part of a lesson about cyclical systems on earth, a teacher wants to demonstrate why we have seasons. Which of the following would be the best materials and adjustments/movements for such a demonstration?

a globe circling around a light source

California experienced a significant drought from 2012-2015. Many almond farmers began planting crops that required less water to grow. This action is an example of:

adapting to environmental changes.

Which of the following human innovations caused a mass transition from nomadic to sedentary lifestyle?River systems provid

agriculture

A geography teacher is creating an activity to introduce world religions to their 4th-grade class. The activity involves students using colors on a map to illustrate the major religions in each region of the world. Which of the following skills will students need to learn before completing the activity?

creating a map legend

The popularity of foods like lasagna, sushi, and spring rolls across the U.S. is an example of:

cultural diffusion

Which of the following is a characteristic of "place" according to the five themes of geography?

culture

Which of the following could cause a change in climate?

cutting down forests

A teacher is planning an activity about map projections and distortions. The teacher draws longitude and latitude lines on beach balls, and draws jack-o-lantern faces with triangle eyes along the lines on each beach ball. Students will then use the coordinates from the corners of the jack-o-lantern eyes, nose, and mouth to transfer the faces to flat maps. When the triangle eyes from the beach balls become more squared on the flat maps, students will recognize how various map projections, such as Mercator, Gall-Peters, and Robinson, distort land and water features toward the poles, making them appear wider. With which of the following terms will students need to be familiar in order to complete this activity?

degrees

The first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and enabling people and goods to move quickly across the continent. This innovation most directly affected:

distance.

Which of the following examples of humans utilizing their natural resources was the primary reason for the switch from nomadic to sedentary life for humans and the subsequent development of civilizations?

domesticating grains and livestock to create agriculture

River systems provided all of the following to ancient civilizations except:

easily-defended homesteads.

Which three of the following concepts are the main factors analyzed by demographers? Select all answers that apply.

human migration fertility mortality

Which of the following is NOT an established effect of modern large-scale industrial fishing practices?

increased development of new coral reefs

Which of the following is the best example for a teacher to use when showing the direct impact of human activities on the environment?

irrigation channels in agricultural communities

Which of the following is not typically a theme of geography?

legend

Which of the following practices usually increases the amount of soil erosion?

logging

From the network shown in the map, you can conclude that railroads in India:

made shipping agriculture to the ports in the Arabian Sea easier.

Which of the following is a description of movement as defined in the five themes of geography?

outh and Central Americans immigrate to the U.S in search of safety and stability.

Which of these represent the most common roles of traditions, storytelling, and music in communities? Select all answers that apply.

passing knowledge and culture to future generations defining a sense of cultural identity within the community

A geography class is about to start an activity on comparing regions of the world with North America. Which of the following themes of geography will students need to understand before starting the activity?

place

Australia is the only continent that is also an island. This is an example of which theme of geography?

place

Which of the following is an example of an event or process caused by internal forces

plate tectonics triggering a volcanic eruption

The formal name of the United States of America denotes which type of region?

political

Which of the following best describes the characteristic of the Fertile Crescent that allowed for the development of the first civilizations?

river valleys that contained abundant fertile soil and freshwater

Early human settlements, such as those in Mesopotamia, tended to be centered around which of the following?

rivers

Which of the following was the primary cause of prehistoric human migration?

search for suitable water sources

In the United States, which of the following is the most common reason for individuals relocating to different geographical areas?

searching for better socio-economic opportunities

A student athlete scores a winning goal during an important game. At school the following day, the popular students invite her to join their table at lunch. This is an example of:

social mobility.

Members of a sports team have shared experiences and values. This is an example of:

social solidarity.

A teacher asks the students to pick an object in the classroom and then describe how far away three other objects are from the first object. The teacher then invites students to present their descriptions to the class. Which of the following learning objectives is this most likely to promote?

students' understanding of relative location

Which geographic boundary separates India (on the Deccan Plateau) from the rest of Asia?

the Himalayas

Intersectionality is the idea that different aspects of an individual's identity (race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, etc.) can intersect to affect the privilege or discrimination an individual may experience throughout their lifetime. Which of the following concepts builds on the idea of intersectionality to further explain this phenomenon?

the Matrix of Domination

How was flooding necessary to the early farming techniques of Egypt?

the flooded Nile would deposit silt into the soil for farming

As part of a lesson about time zones, a teacher plans to include the following question on a worksheet: If it is 4:00pm on March 17 in Los Angeles, what time and date is it in Tokyo? Which of the following concepts will students need to understand before they can answer this question?

the location of the International Date Line and the effects of crossing it

Which of the following geographic features most likely contributed to the lack of cultural consistency and political unity among the Greek city-states?

the mountainous terrain of Greece

Diffusion is best understood as:

the spread of culture, ideas, and customs.

Which of the following American innovations most affected westward expansion?

the transcontinental railroad

Modern humans evolved in Africa and migrated all over the world over a period of hundreds of thousands of years. Humans first arrived in Europe and Asia because they are connected by land. How did humans originally migrate to the Americas?

traveling over land bridges formed during the last Ice Age

Which of the following is least important to the development and shaping of cultures?

types of accents

Which of the following terms best explains the deterioration of rocks and minerals?

weathering

Which of the following was NOT a cause of urbanization in the US in the 1800s?

widespread drought

Which describes the rain shadow effect?

Mountains create a barrier for wind and moisture, causing different weather or even climate conditions on each side of the mountain.

According to the map, which of the following conclusions is best supported?

By 1660, Sweden controlled most of the Baltic trading ports.

According to the map provided, which physical region of Texas did the Caddos Native Americans live within?

C gulf coastal plain

The Gulf Stream, which brings warm water from the equatorial region into the Atlantic Ocean, is least likely to affect which region's weather patterns?

California's coast

According to the map above, which area was conquered by the grandsons of Genghis Khan?

China

Which of the following empires would NOT have access to the Mediterranean region?

China

Which illustration of the globe shows the region in which Cuba is located?

Cuba is located near Florida, seen in globe B.

Which canal creates a water route from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?

Erie Canal

In which natural region does the Rio Grande terminate?

Gulf Coastal Plain

Which of the following Texas regions produces the most cotton?

High Plains

To assess students' comprehension of a lesson about plate tectonics, a teacher assigns a closure activity in which students must write a paragraph identifying the layers of the earth, defining plate tectonics, and explaining how the movement of Earth's plates can cause earthquakes. Below is one student's response. "The earth is made up of three layers. The innermost is the core, which has a solid inner core and a liquid outer core. Then there is the mantle, and the outermost layer is the crust. Plate tectonics means that the crust is made up of plates which have moved for hundreds of millions of years. There are continental plates and oceanic plates, and they can move toward or away from each other, or they can slide against each other. When they move toward or away from each other it is called a fault and it causes an earthquake." Which example of teacher feedback would be appropriate for this student's response?

Nice work, but plates move parallel to each other along a fault, not toward or away from each other.

Which of the following are differences between the equator and the prime meridian? Select all answers that apply.

The equator divides the earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres while the Prime Meridian divides the earth into the Western and Eastern hemispheres. The equator is a latitude line while the Prime Meridian is a longitude line.

Which of the following best explains immigration trends in the United States during the late-nineteenth century?

The majority of immigrants came from impoverished regions of Europe.

Which of the following is the best example of a country's location affecting its natural resources?

The many climate zones of the United States allow for wide agricultural diversity and high yields of crops.

A geography teacher wants to assess their students' understanding of the concept of relative location. The teacher assigns a world map with several locations labeled with numbers. The students are directed to describe the location of each numbered point relative to the US. The following are incorrect student responses from this assignment. The US is north of Mexico. The US is west of the Atlantic Ocean. The US is southwest of Russia. Based on the responses, the teacher should revisit which concept in order to prevent misunderstanding?

These statements describe the relative location of the US, not the relative location of the points that were labeled on the map.