Chapter 4 Review

Match the definition to the regional criteria.

• culture

• learned behavior of a particular group of people

• landform

• includes data about people who live in a selected area

• population

• set of principles by which society decides and organized the ownership, allocation, and use of resources

• economics

• long term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions

• climate

• the shape, form, or nature of physical features of Earth's surface

Match the examples to the regional criteria

• population

• birth rate, death rate, and population density

• landform

• average temperature, average rainfall

• climate

• plains, hills, plateaus, mountains

• culture

• belief systems, customs, arts, and languages

• economics

• natural resources, agricultural products, and levels of income

Which criterion was used to define Australia’s regions on this map?

• climate

• culture

• economics

• landforms

• population

Which characteristic defines the far eastern region of Australia?

• coastal plains

• highlands

• lowlands

• plateau

Which characteristic describes the far northern region of Australia?

• hot dry summer

• mild winter

• mild summer

• warm winter

• tropical wet & dry seasons

Which statements are supported by comparing the maps?
(Choose 2)

• landforms affect where people live

• population affects how landforms change over time

• population affects crop production in different landforms

• there is a strong connection between geography and human activities

Which region has the greatest population?

• Central

• Far East

• Siberian

• Ural

• Volga

Compare both maps, and determine which three statements are true.
(Choose 3)

• rice grows best in regions with low precipitation

• there are large areas of pasture land in the eastern part of China

• differences in annual precipitation affect where crops are grown

• wheat grows well in areas that receive approximately 20 inches of rain per year

• the western part of China is ideal for raising livestock