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  • True or False: Deserts are known for their rich soil and how easy it is for plantlife.
    False
  • Dark, Pixkaxes, headlamps... can all be used to describe what?
    Mining for minerals
  • This is a map of the world's largest mountain ranges. Based on what we know about climate zones, these mountainous areas likely have which climate?
    Highland
  • Why is it important that places have good transportation infrastructure?
    To transport people and goods
  • Getting bug spray for mosquitos can be found in what climate zone?
    Tropical
  • True or False: Access to natural resources such as energy can result in a high population of a place.
    True.
  • Name a physical geographic feature located in the U.S.A
    Great!
  • This is a population distribution map of the world. Where do most people seem to be located?
    Population is high near water sources (oceans, seas, lakes, rivers)
  • Mountains, Rivers and Deserts are...
    Physical Geographic Factors
  • What is a negative outcome of mining for minerals?
    Destroys land, contaminates water
  • Which one is NOT an Urban Center?
    Los Angeles
    The Woodlands
    New York City
    Houston
  • What is the purpose of Irrigation?
    To bring water to places with less access to water
  • How would someone adapt to a polar climate zone?
    Wear warm clothes, be prepared for freezes, own heaters
  • Speaking, hand gestures, facial expressions can all fall under what human characteristic?
    Religion
    Language
    Infrastructure
    Transportation
  • How do people who live near the Ring of Fire adapt to earthquakes?
    Stable buildings, emergency drills
  • True or False: Irrigation is helpful in places where there is little rainfall.
    True
  • Farming can be considered a human geographic factor because...
    Farming is a JOB which fallas under the Human geographic factors
  • Which of the following is NOT an example of transportation infrastructure?
    Port
    Wifi
    Highway
    Sidewalk
  • Name 3 transportation infrastructure
    Sidewalks, highways, canals, roads
  • People who have elevated their homes likely live near....
    An ocean
  • Lack of jobs, bad government, high crime..These can all be considered what?
    Push factors