Social Studies World Geography Unit 03: Human Geography 2011­2012
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Standard of Living Chart
Country
Per Capita GNP
Infant Mortality Percent of Urban Life Expectancy
(US dollars)
Rate (per 1,000)
Population
150
175
14
45
2
3000
160
25
50
3
14,000
13
78
75
4
10,000
21
65
71
5
700
155
35
49
6
13,000
10
86
76
7
1,110
75
65
67
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Use the information in the chart above to determine which countries would be considered highly
developed.
A 3, 6, 7
B
3, 4, 6
C
2, 4, 7
D 4, 5, 6
2 Andreas is a country with a large
3 North America and the countries of
population. It is mainly agrarian, but is
Canada, the United States, and Mexico
trying to develop some industries to
are defined as a single region. Due to
process its main export­ coffee. colonization and exploration in the 16th
Unemployment is a problem, as well as
and 17th centuries, Mexico became a
education of its workforce. Establishing
a lasting government has not been
successful, but it is trying to get a
democracy to work. Using the reading above and your
knowledge of social studies, what would be
the BEST description of the economy of
Andreas?
F
developed
G
developing
H
secondary
J
tertiary
Spanish­speaking country, and America
and Canada became English­ speaking.
Due to immigration, several religions
are found throughout the region, with
Catholicism found in all three countries.
All three countries have access to both
the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Economic activity is more advanced in
the U.S. and Canada, as is the
education system.
On which of the following criteria is North
America considered a distinctive region?
A language
B
physical location
C
standard of living
D language and physical location
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4 What conclusion can you draw from the
5 Using the map above, what is the MOST
map regarding patterns of settlement in
probable reason for the patterns of
Canada?
settlement in Canada?
F
The population is evenly distributed in
A climate
the southern part of the country.
B
culture
Alaska is more densely populated than
C
religion
G
northern Canada.
H
D mining activity
Few people have clustered around the
Great Lakes.
J
The most densely populated areas are
near the border with the U.S.
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6 Which of the following least affects the
9 People migrate for a variety of reasons.
location of cities? These are usually categorized as push and
F
location of resources
pull factors. Which of the following is a
G
transportation routes
H
fertile soil
J
economic activities
PUSH factor?
A religous freedom
B
political stability
C
better employment
D natural disaster
7 On a population pyramid that is top heavy,
which of the following predictions would be
TRUE?
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as a religion and shows the correct
A The economy will progress rapidly.
B
location for most people who practice it? The females will soon outnumber the
F
males.
C
Which of the following describes animism
It is the belief in idols or images and is
mainly in Asia and Australia. The males will soon outnumber the
G
females.
It is the belief in an assured afterlife
and is mainly in China and India.
D The economy will have problems in the
H
future.
It is the belief in physical features
around a culture and is mainly in
Europe.
8 If one were to construct a population
J
pyramid of a country that had recently
It is the worship of animals and
environmental features and is mainly
been in an extended war, which of the
in Africa.
following would likely be shown on that
pyramid?
F
a large percentage of men in the 20 to
40 year old range
G
a larger percentage of men than of
women H
J
a small percentage of men in the 20 to
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All of the following are examples of
cultural activities that are shared as a
result of diversity EXCEPT
_______________ .
A music 40 year old range
B
language
a large percentage of babies in the 1 to
C
art
5 year old range
D zoning
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Which of the following is TRUE
about innovations that have modified the
environment?
F
They usually cause problems for the
poorer nations.
G
They often have both positive and
negative effects. H
They mostly have been beneficial in
energy production.
J
The modifications rarely have helped
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The Amazon River and Rainforest and the
Andes Mountains in South America have
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What PULL factor could account for this
location?
caused MOST cities to be located where?
A along the rivers
B
in the south
C
along the coast
D in the west
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What changes, if any, should be made to the graphic above so that it correctly describes
positive and negative effects of globalization?
A Switch the locations of II and IV.
B
Change III to be Lower Standard of Living.
C
Delete I altogether.
D Make no change.
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The Piney Woods of East Texas is an area
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The dominant religion in countries of the
of dense woods and forests that gradually
Middle East and Northern Africa is Islam.
gives way to plains areas as you travel
The countries speak different languages
west. Transportation can occur by car,
or dialects. Some have better access to
train, or air as one moves out of the area.
trade than others. Some are oil­rich
It is an area where the Caddo Indians
nations, but not others. Which of the
once thrived living close to lakes and
following assertions can be made based
along the few rivers that cross the area.
on this data?
The climate is generally humid due to the
A The Middle East and Northern Africa
impact of location in the Gulf Coastal
can be considered together as a
Plain, but the farther north you go in the
region due to common religion.
Piney Woods, the less humid the weather.
The Piney Woods area crosses many
B
must be considered separate regions
counties and includes only a few cities of
because they are located on separate
any size. Why is the Piney Woods
continents.
considered a formal region?
F
There are transportation routes in and
out of the area.
G
It is a spatial area with a single or
common function.
H
The Middle East and Northern Africa
C
The Middle East and Northern Africa
can be considered together as a
region due to the variety of political
systems in the area.
D None of these is true.
It is a spatial area with common
vegetation, landforms, and climate.
J
It is perceived as the most beautiful
part of the state.
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How have satellites impacted
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As a country's economy develops, it
transportation in the U.S.?
tends to move from ____________ to
F
They enable GPS devices to work.
____________, which would be much
G
They can be used in the fight on
more profitable.
A commercial agriculture ... commercial
terrorism.
H
J
industries
They provide an energy source for
GPS devices.
B
cottage building ... apartment building
They provide interference for GIS
C
cottage industries ... commercial
industries
devices.
D advertising ... word­of­mouth
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I. Language
II. Religion
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If you were going to start a commercial
III. Trade Networks
agriculture business, which of the
IV. Soils and Climates
following areas would have the MOST
promise for its location?
All of the above could be reasons that
Europe is considered a region
EXCEPT ____________ . II
C
III
an area with interesting topography
G
an area with transportation routes
and access to resources
A I
B
F
H
an area with a huge labor force close
to an international trade route
J
D IV
an area where there is an increasing
number of citizens in need of social
services
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What determines the production and
distribution of goods in a communist
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Pipelines were developed to transport oil
system?
when conditions make other forms of
F
consumers
transport too difficult. Which of the
G
businesses H
markets
J
governments following states is a likely one for using
pipelines?
A Texas
B
Alaska
C
Louisiana
D Florida
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Create a title for this graphic, and explain why each part of the graphic is placed where it is.
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The percentage of the population involved in specific activities determines the level of
economic development of a nation. Those economic activities are designated as primary,
secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. In a primary economy much of the population is
dependent on use of the land, e.g., farming, mining, fishing, and hunting. In a secondary
economy, much of the population is involved in manufacturing. This includes taking any
products of the land and creating another product, e.g., grinding grain into flour. A tertiary
economy has a large percentage of its population in the services sector. This includes
sales, maintenance, and repair work. Finally, quaternary societies have citizens working at
computers with information processing.
Adapted from Human Geography, R.E. Nelson, et. al.
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Using the map and reading above, which
continent has the GREATEST
PERCENTAGE of quaternary economic
activity?
A Asia
B
Africa
C
North America
D South America
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Which continent on the map above has
the LARGEST primary economic activity?
F
Asia
G
Africa
H
North America
J
South America
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Using the electoral voting map of 2008, above, where has the MOST political power in
the United States been located? A South and Southeast
B
West and Northwest
C
Central United States
D Northeast and West 28
Which of the following BEST explains the
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Which of the following is the
difference between democracies and
most distinctive cultural feature of Texas?
totalitarian systems?
A language
F
B
religion
C
economy
Power is vested in one person in a
democracy.
G
Power is divided among citizens in a
democracy.
H
D history
Power in democratic governments is
usually unlimited.
J
Power in a totalitarian system is often
limited.
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Cultural traits can be numerous and varied, but can roughly be divided into three
categories. First, sociological traits are those that are involved in interaction between
individuals and other members of a group, i.e., family, school, or church. Second,
ideological traits are those that are associated with a society’s belief systems. These
may include ideas, convictions, faith, or legends, as well as how they are transmitted.
Third, technological traits are the tools, skills, and techniques that a society possesses
to meet the needs of the members of that group, i.e., food, clothing, housing, defense,
or material goods.
The traits in the three groups do not always exist in isolation. They can be interrelated
and influence each other.
Adapted from Human Geography
Using the information above, where would a society's efforts to transmit acceptable behaviors
for a culture BEST fit?
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F
sociological traits G
idealogical traits
H
technological traits
J
all of the above
Speaker 1: I love to travel to New Orleans to eat the spicy Creole cuisine.
Speaker 2: My favorite time in New Orleans is Mardi Gras.
Speaker 3: A trip through the Garden District of New Orleans is my fondest memory.
Speaker 4: I find New Orleans too loud and busy to enjoy.
The conversation above demonstrates which of the following geographic principles of culture?
A Patterns of culture are obvious.
B
Cultures maintain traditional ways.
C
People view cultures differently.
D Patterns of culture change.
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Compare the opportunities (economic, political, and social) for women in a region of your choice
to the opportunities for women in the United States. Be sure to give one example of each type
of opportunity for each culture.
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Test Key
Social Studies World Geography Unit 03: Human Geography 2012-2013
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Item #
Correct Answer
Primary
SE
Secondary
SE
Obj/Cat
1
SWG1113328D
B
WGS.5(B)
[S]
WGS.22(B)
STAAR: World
Geography 2
2
SWG1104945D
G
WGS.5(B)
[S]
WGS.22(B)
STAAR: World
Geography 2
3
SWG1105263D
B
WGS.17(A)
[R]
WGS.22(B)
STAAR: World
Geography 3
4
SWG1083274RX
J
WGS.6(A)
[S]
WGS.21(C)
[P]
STAAR: World
Geography 2
5
SWG1104948D
A
WGS.6(A)
[S]
WGS.21(C)
[P]
STAAR: World
Geography 2
6
SWG1104950D
H
WGS.6(B)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
7
SWG1104959D
D
WGS.7(A)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
8
SWG1104952D
H
WGS.7(A)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
9
SWG1104954D
D
WGS.7(B)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
10
S0WG015249CS
J
WGS.17(B)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 3
11
S0WG015250CS
D
WGS.17(D)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 3
12
S0WG015251CS
G
WGS.19(A)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 4
13
SWG1104957D
C
WGS.7(C)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
14
S0WG016322CS
Ease of building, more job opportunities with trade, fishing,
etc.
WGS.7(B)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
15
S0WG015241CS
D
WGS.7(D)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
16
SWG1105240D
H
WGS.9(B)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
17
S0WG016381CS
A
WGS.9(A)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
18
S0WG015252CS
F
WGS.20(A)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 4
19
SWG1105236D
A
WGS.9(A)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 2
20
S0WG015532CS
J
WGS.10(A)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 4
21
SWG1108632D
C
WGS.10(C)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 4
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S0WG015533CS
G
WGS.11(B)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 4
23
SWG1083919D
B
WGS.11(C)
[R]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 4
WGS.10(B)
[S]
WGS.22(B)
STAAR: World
Geography 4
Continuum of Economic Systems is a suggested title
– The least open system with the fewest economic freedoms
and choices for the individual is communism, which is
controlled by the government. The system with the most
individual freedom is the free enterprise system, which
generally has only some safety standards and anti-trust
legislation as government roles. Socialism in its purest form
would share all profits or benefits of the economic system
equally among all people without a heavy government
presence.
24
S0WG015860CS
25
SWG1070733RX
C
WGS.11(A)
[S]
WGS.21(C)
[P]
STAAR: World
Geography 4
26
SWG1145941D
G
WGS.11(A)
[S]
WGS.21(C)
[P]
STAAR: World
Geography 4
27
S0WG015245CS
D
WGS.13(B)
[S]
WGS.21(C)
[P]
STAAR: World
Geography 1
28
S0WG015246CS
G
WGS.14(B)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 1
29
SWG1105260D
D
WGS.16(A)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 3
30
S0WG015248CS
F
WGS.16(B)
[R]
WGS.22(B)
STAAR: World
Geography 3
31
SWG1112612D
C
WGS.16(C)
[S]
None
STAAR: World
Geography 3
32
S0WG015861CS
0 to 4
WGS.17(C)
[S]
WGS.22(B)
STAAR: World
Geography 3
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Scoring Rubrics
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Answers will vary, but likely comparisons are opportunities for women in Africa or the Middle East or Mexico with those of
women in America.
4
Student compares at all three levels with insightful
examples.
3
Student compares in at least two of the levels, but the
examples and assertions are more vague and not supported.
2
Student compares in a minimal way with possibly major
omissions and inaccuracies – or assertions are not supported
with examples.
1
Student does not provide answers or examples that are
minimally sufficient due to too many errors, omissions, and
irrelevant information.
0
Student does not attempt the task.
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