Basics
A country that is both warm and humid all year round will likely be found in which climate zone?
Tropical
Which of the following is an example of internal migration?
Moving from New York to California
Language is considered a cultural marker because:
It reflects shared communication patterns and values within a group
Which of the following best describes the primary function of the Legislative Branch?
Creating and passing laws
Which early agricultural technique is still used in some form today?
Irrigation systems
Which theme of geography describes how humans adapt to, modify, or depend on their environment?
Human-Environment Interaction
Which of the following best represents a "pull factor" for suburban migration?
Larger homes and better schools
Which example represents a cultural marker in food traditions?
The specific spices and preparation methods traditional to a culture
Who is considered the head of the Executive Branch
The President of the United States
How has food preservation technology changed food consumption patterns?
Food can be stored longer and transported farther
Which of these describes a plateau?
A flat, elevated area with steep sides
Which of the following is a common "push factor" that causes people to leave their home country?
Political persecution
Which of the following is an example of ethnocentric behavior?
Assuming your country's way of doing things is the "right" way
What is a key responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
Interpreting the Constitution
How did industrialization change the way goods were produced?
Assembly lines and mass production
The flow of ideas, goods, and people between different locations best represents which geographic theme?
Movement
What is the term for the maximum population that an environment can sustainably support?
Carrying capacity
Which religious figure is credited with initiating the Protestant Reformation in 1517?
Martin Luther
In a democracy, where does the power ultimately come from?
The people
Which economic system combines elements of both private enterprise and government control?
Mixed economy
In order to figure out what a symbol on a map means, which of the following tools would you use?
Map Legend
What famous Island did most European Immigrants enter the United States through in the early 20th Century?
Ellis Island
Who is considered the final prophet in Islamic tradition?
Muhammad
Which of the following best defines a nation-state?
A sovereign state whose citizens share a common culture, language, and identity
Who is the Representative in Congress representing SC-1 in the United States House of Representatives?
Nancy Mace