The Human World
What country do people scoop their food with their fingers or bread?
Ethiopia
Why do geographers study population trends?
To understand the movement of people
How did the inventions of the satellite and televisions affect life in the United States in the 1900s?
They greatly improved communications.
Which of the following solutions to respond to human activity also describes a disadvantage?
New dams can harm the environment.
How did the Spanish change some cultures in the Americas?
by introducing firearms and horses to the region
People dance the Samba at festivals in this country
Brazil
How does high population density often affect life in a country's cities?
Land is usually expensive
Why are cluster settlements created?
to take advantage of a natural resource, like coal
How did the ancient Inca of Peru practice farming?
They carved terraces into steep hillsides to create flat land.
Which cultural features do nations throughout the world share?
People throughout the world have some form of government and create artwork
School lunches include rice and some form of protein like fish or chicken in this country
Japan
What do rural areas have that urban areas do not?
a lot of open land
How is life in urban areas different than life in rural areas?
In urban areas, there are many commercial buildings, while in rural areas, there are fewer commercial buildings.
Define Slash and Burn Agriculture
farmers cut down trees and plants and then burn the fallen trees to clear the land for farming.
Which of the following characterizes the culture region of Southwest Asia and North Africa?
People speak a common language and follow Islam as their religion
School lunches include dried beans and corn called githeri in this country
Which of the following explains the importance of modern cities?
They are centers of commerce and trade
What is a linear settlement?
grouped along the length of a resource
Give an example of a natural hazard
Ex: tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fire etc
Which of the following accurately describes social institutions?
Social institutions include family, religion, and government.
What would cause people to move away from a cluster settlement?
If natural resources were exhausted
Give an example of a grid settlement
ex: Philadelphia, New York City
What is Fracking?
process that breaks up rock by injecting large amounts of water and chemicals into cracks. This causes the rocks to widen and oil and gas to flow out.
How are performing arts used to express cultural themes?
by combining sounds and movement through dance, music, and theater