Unit 2 exam review

This type of architecture is common throughout the city of San Francisco. What might a geographer conclude about the cultural character of San Francisco based on this style of home architecture?

• The spread of religion shaped culture in the area

• Few cultural groups have migrated to the area

• English cultural influences are common in the area

• None of the Above

Geopolitics is the study of?

• The study of countries and capitals

• The study of culture

• The study of the effects of geography on international politics

• The study of how delicious spaghetti is

What is the primary human geographic factor that defines the region of North America?

• Similar language

• Similar political structure

• Similar vegetation

• None of the Above

Why would geographers consider the regions indicated on the map to be perceptual regions?

• The regions are inhabited by a large majority of people from one religious group

• The regions are defined by beliefs about economic conditions in the area

• The regions are characterized by a common climate and vegetation zones

• The regions are labeled by specific NFL teams logos

The modification of a place by people to create the Texas State University campus would be what type of landscape?

• Political Landscape

• Cultural Landscape

• Economic Landscape

• Natural Landscape

Several factors can contribute to the creation of man-made borders, which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

• Wars to reflect the changes in control of territory

• The ethnic divisions within a region

• Rivers cutting new courses across land

• Colonial land claims

Physical (Natural) Areas include all of the following except which one?

• Climate

• School Districts

• Vegetation

• Landforms

The regions identified on the map above make this what type of map?

• Perceptual Map

• Functional Map

• Formal Map

• Ancient Map

Which map would you choose if you wanted to know which countries are in Africa?

• Mercator projection

• Polar projection

• Political Map

• Physical Features Map

One element of culture is social organizations. Which of the following is NOT a social organization?

• The San Marcos High School Marching Band

• A Mariachi Club

• The Texas Department of State

• The Lions Club of San Marcos