Unit 1 Test - Monza

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Which of the following best describes geography as a field of study? Options: the study of historical events and timeline, the study of Earth's physical features and human populations, the study of mathematical patterns and equations, the study of chemical reactions and compounds

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the study of Earth's physical features and human populations

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What are the five themes of geography? Options: climate, culture, economics, politics, religion, movement, regions, human-environment interactions, location, place, north, south, east, west, central, mountains, valleys, plains, deserts, oceans

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movement, regions, human-environment interactions, location, place

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Which type of map would be most helpful for showing changes in elevation? Options: political, climate, topographic, population density map

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topographic

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Lines of longitude run:

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East to west around the earth

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Which of the following best describes a region? Options: An area with similar characteristics that distinguish it from surrounding areas, A line that divides two countries, The highest point of a mountain, The deepest part of the ocean

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An area with similar characteristics that distinguish it from surrounding areas

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What is the theory that explains how Earth's continents move over time?

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Plate tectonics

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How is population density calculated? Options: Counting the total population of a country, Measuring the size of cities, Dividing the population by land area, Counting immigration numbers

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Dividing the population by land area

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What is a biome?

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A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna.

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How do humans primarily impact their environment?

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Through resource use and modification of landscapes

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What factor most influences population distribution? Options: Access to resources and favorable living conditions, Distance from the equator, Proximity to mountains, Ocean currents

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Access to resources and favorable living conditions