Unit 2 Exam

Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word.

• population density

• a city where many people are living closely together, usually

  featuring tall buildings and skyscrapers

• settlement

• the number of people living in a specific area

• urban

• areas located on the outskirts of cities with a mix of neighborhoods and businesses

• suburban

• a city where people lives mostly spaced out with more

  farmland and less buildings

• rural

• a place where people live, ranging from small villages to

  large cities

Match the definitions to the correct vocabulary.

• physical environment

• a natural event that can cause harm to people, property,

  and environment

• natural resource

• a material found in nature that can be used by humans

• natural hazard

• the surroundings in which humans, animals, and plants live

• climate

• a physical feature of the Earth's surface

• landform

• the average weather conditions in a specific area over a

  long period of time

Which of the following best describes a suburban area?

• A densely populated city with tall buildings.

• An area located outside of cities, with a mix of urban and rural characteristics.

• A region characterized with open spaces and farming.

• A historical settlement with preserved buildings.

How does the physical environment, such as landforms and climate, influence settlement patterns?

• It affects the types of jobs available but not where people settle.

• It influences the types of houses built and the resources available.

• It mainly matters in big cities, not small towns.

• It has no impact on where people choose to live.

​ (a)   is a natural resource that has historically played a large role in the settlement and growth of Texas cities.

• oil
• gold
• silver
• diamonds

How do natural hazards impact settlement patterns?

• They encourage people to build houses in dangerous areas.

• They don't influence settlement patterns at all.

• They can lead to the abandonment of certain areas or construction of safer

  buildings.

• They only affect rural areas, not urban areas.

Is the following statement true or false?

Rural communities have high population densities.

• True

• False

Why might people in Texas choose to settle in urban areas instead of rural areas?

• Urban areas have less access to education and healthcare.

• Rural areas are always more crowded than urban areas.

• Urban areas offer more job opportunities and cultural activities.

• Rural areas have better transportation options.

Is the following statement true or false?

Rural communities often rely on farming and agriculture.

• True

• False