Cultural Influences and Natural Resources

The video explores how geography, including topography, climate, and natural resources, influences culture. It explains that culture is a learned behavior shared by a social group, shaped by geographical factors. The video discusses how topography and climate affect cultural practices, economic activities, and population distribution. It highlights the role of natural resources in meeting subsistent needs and the impact of human-made features on cultural interactions.

What is a culture primarily defined as?

• A set of inherited traits

• A type of economic activity

• A learned behavior within a social group

• A collection of geographical features

Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines geography?

• Topography

• Climate

• Natural resources

• Social organizations

How does topography influence farming techniques?

• It controls the temperature of the region

• It affects the methods of plowing and irrigation

• It determines the amount of rainfall

• It dictates the type of crops that can be grown

What role does climate play in cultural development?

• It determines the political structure

• It has no impact on culture

• It influences clothing, shelter, and lifestyle

• It solely affects the language spoken

In what way can climate affect spiritual beliefs?

• By dictating the number of deities worshipped

• By influencing the location and style of worship

• By controlling the economic activities

• By determining the language of prayers

What are natural resources?

• Elements from the earth used in economic production

• Man-made structures for economic gain

• Cultural beliefs and values

• Social organizations within a community

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Oil

• Trees

Why do cultures trade natural resources?

• To increase their population

• To acquire resources they lack

• To change their geographical features

• To alter their climate

What is a common reason for people to cluster in cities?

• To avoid natural resources

• To live closer to agricultural lands

• To escape from social activities

• For better access to employment and housing

How do geography, climate, and natural resources collectively influence culture?

• They only affect the language spoken

• They have no significant impact

• They determine the political system

• They shape cultural practices and economic activities