Urban, Rural, and Political Geography

What is the key economic activity in most rural areas?

• Agriculture

• Technology

• Manufacturing

• Mining

What is pastoralism?

• Mining

• Crop cultivation

• Herding livestock

• Fishing

What is market-oriented agriculture?

• Subsistence farming

• Hunting

• Livestock herding

• Growing products to sell

What is political geography?

• The study of Earth's boundaries

• The study of Earth's climate

• The study of Earth's oceans

• The study of Earth's atmosphere

How many countries exist today with full autonomy of their territory?

• 100

• 200

• 250

• 150

What are borders formed by?

• Lakes and valleys

• Mountains and rivers

• Deserts and forests

• Plains and plateaus

What is urbanization?

• The growth of rural areas

• The growth of cities

• The growth of forests

• The growth of deserts

What are cities typically centers of?

• Agriculture and farming

• Culture, trade, government, and ideas

• Technology and innovation

• Mining and manufacturing

What are major cities often near for economic and military purposes?

• Key natural resources

• National parks

• Wildlife preserves

• Deserts and forests

What are some major issues faced by big urbanized cities?

• Social, environmental, and economic problems

• Housing, environmental, and cultural problems

• Environmental, transportation, and cultural problems

• Social, housing, and transportation problems