U3 Latin America Vocab Quiz

Which of the following is NOT considered a factor of production?

• Land
• Labor
• Capital
• Climate

What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

• Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable cannot.
• Non-renewable resources are always man-made.
• Renewable resources are more expensive.
• Non-renewable resources are always found underground.

What is cultural diffusion?

• The process of creating new cultures.
• The spread of cultural traits from one region to another.
• The isolation of cultures.
• The destruction of cultural heritage.

What does climate refer to?

• The daily weather conditions.
• A pattern of precipitation and temperature over time.
• The amount of sunlight in a region.
• The altitude of a location.

How can human activities lead to environmental modification?

• By preserving natural habitats.
• By changing landscapes through construction.
• By reducing pollution.
• By planting more trees.

What is cultural diffusion?

• The mixing of different cultures in one area
• The process of spreading cultural traits from one region to another
• The development of a new culture
• The preservation of traditional customs

Which event is described as an interchange of plants, animals, disease, people, and culture between the Western and Eastern hemispheres?

• The Industrial Revolution
• The Age of Exploration
• The Columbian Exchange
• The Renaissance

What does the term 'climate' refer to?

• Daily weather conditions
• Seasonal changes
• A pattern resulting from the combination of precipitation and temperature over time
• The current temperature and humidity

What is the process of changing the environment called?

• Adaptation
• Evolution
• Modification
• Transformation

Which of the following is an example of a natural resource?

• A factory
• A computer
• Forests
• A shopping mall