Human Characteristics & Population

A place's ______ are a result of people's ideas, choices, and actions as they interact with the physical environment.

• Physical Characteristics

• Human Characteristics

• Cultural Characteristics

• Economic Characteristics

The main economic activities of rural areas in the U.S include:

• Manufacturing of automobiles and machines

• Technology Development

• Energy Production

• Agriculture, forestry, and mining

Many people who live in suburbs commute. What does "commute" mean?

• To work

• To trade

• To travel

• To finance

The picture shows what kind of community?

• Urban

• Suburban

• Rural

The average number of people living in a square mile.

• Population Distribution

• Population Geography

• Population Density

• Population Studies

Which of the following areas is likely to have the highest popultion density?

• A small town with a few houses

• A large city with many skyscrapers

• A rural area with some farms

• A suburban neighborhood

The picture shows what type of community?

• Rural

• Suburban

• Urban

What type of community is shown here?

• Urban

• Rural

• Suburban

Which human characteristic would you most likely see in an urban community?

• National Parks

• Small Neighborhoods

• Open Farmland

• Tall buildings

Which of the following might cause a community's population to grow?

• New schools and homes being built

• Local businesses closing

• Decreasing the number of services

• Few transportation services