Unit 4 Vocabulary S&E Asia Geography

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

• Solar energy
• A plastic bottle
• A manufactured car
• Wind power
• A concrete building

Answer explanation

Natural resources are materials provided by nature, not human-made products.

What does scarcity mean?

• When natural resources are plentiful
• When natural resources are hard to find
• When resources are evenly distributed
• When people move to find more resources
• When a country exports surplus goods

Answer explanation

Scarcity occurs when resources like water or food become difficult to access.

Which describes population distribution?

• The number of people living in cities
• How people spread out in a region
• The number of people who move each year
• A count of the total population
• Growth of urban areas

Answer explanation

Population distribution explains how people are spread across an area.

What is urbanization?

• Movement of people to rural areas
• Growth of cities as people seek jobs
• The decline of industries in cities
• Increased farming activities in rural areas
• Building houses in forests

Answer explanation

Urbanization refers to people moving from rural to urban areas for jobs.

Which best defines climate?

• Sudden weather events in an area
• Average weather patterns over many years
• The study of natural disasters
• Daily temperature measurements
• Clouds and rainfall

Answer explanation

Climate refers to long-term patterns of weather in a specific region.

What are monsoons?

• Large tropical storms in oceans
• Seasonal winds bringing heavy rains
• Tornadoes in desert areas
• Dry winds causing heat waves
• Earthquakes affecting rainfall

Answer explanation

Monsoons are seasonal winds that bring rain, often affecting agriculture.

What is pollution?

• Use of natural fertilizers
• Harmful substances in the environment
• Recycled waste materials
• Clean water systems
• Wind energy systems

Answer explanation

Pollution involves harmful materials like chemicals in air, water, or soil.

What is an ethnic group?

• People who share language, culture, ancestry
• People who live in the same neighborhood
• A group that follows similar religious beliefs
• Workers from the same company
• Students in the same class

Answer explanation

Ethnic groups share traits such as ancestry, culture, and language.

What is a religious group?

• People with similar beliefs about gods
• People sharing the same language
• A group with similar jobs
• A group sharing family heritage
• Workers from the same country

Answer explanation

Religious groups share beliefs about deities, life, and morality.

Why do people migrate?

• To find better jobs or safety
• To stay close to family
• To avoid traveling far
• To join a specific school
• To leave cities permanently

Answer explanation

Migration often occurs for better work opportunities or living conditions.