Geography and Government Quiz

What is a perceptual region?

• An area defined by official boundaries

• A region based on people's perceptions

• An area with a specific function

• A region with diverse cultures

What is democracy?

• Rule by a single person with absolute power

• Government by the people

• Rule by religious leaders

• Rule by a small group of people

What is theocracy?

• Rule by a single person with absolute power

• Government by the people

• Rule by religious leaders

• Rule by a small group of people

What is monarchy?

• Rule by a king or queen

• Government by the people

• Rule by religious leaders

• Rule by a small group of people

What is dictatorship?

• Rule by a single person with absolute power

• Government by the people

• Rule by religious leaders

• Rule by a small group of people

Which characteristic is associated with economic aspects?

• The architecture of the buildings is similar.

• City Hall has five board members.

• There are several after-school clubs where students can gather.

• Business is booming in the downtown area.

Classify the state of Texas as a type of region.

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

• Economic

Classify a shopping mall as a type of region.

• Formal

• Functional

• Perceptual

• Economic

What is a push factor in migration?

• Good schools

• High taxes

• Nice housing

• Better job

What is a pull factor in migration?

• High crime

• High unemployment

• Good infrastructure

• Limited Internet access