Geography 2

In which field of study do people learn about the
development of early human beings?

• Large areas in the north and south received less
than ten inches of rainfall annually.
• The presence of waterfalls and rapids slowed
river travel.
• Highlands and steep cliffs limited exploration.
In which region did these geographic factors have
an impact on European exploration and
colonization?

Which feature would most often be shown on a
political map?

The topography and climate of Russia have
caused Russia to

One reason that many historians study geography
is to

Which source of information is considered a
primary source?

Throughout history, people have lived on
savannas, in deserts, in mountains, along river
valleys, along coastlines, and on islands.
This statement demonstrates that people

The main purpose of a time line is to show the

Which document is an example of a primary
source?

Which continent’s economic and political
development has been influenced by the Andes
Mountains and the Amazon River?

When studying ancient civilizations, a geographer
would be most interested in looking at

• Height above sea level
• Distance from the equator
• Amount of rainfall
• Average daily temperature
Which aspect of geography is most influenced by
these factors?

What was an impact of Korea’s geographic
location on the history of East Asia?

One way in which the Huang He, the Indus, and
the Nile civilizations were similar is that they each

Which problem in the savanna regions of Africa is
caused by population pressures and overuse of
the land?

Which nation is located on a peninsula?

Which feature would most likely appear on a
physical map?

Studying oral histories, archaeological evidence,
and cultural histories are methods most often

The geographic isolation of a society most often
leads to the

The Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra were
important to ancient India because they were

• Siberian Plain
• Sahara Desert
• Amazon Basin
• Mongolian Steppes
One characteristic common to these areas is that they all

In a traditional economic system, which type of
goods is most often produced?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

One reason the Euphrates, Indus, Nile, and
Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization
is that these valleys had

One way in which South Korea, Saudi Arabia,
and India are geographically similar is that each
is located on

• Separated the cultures of Europe and Asia
• Hindered, but did not prevent, invaders from entering India
• Terraced to increase food production in South
America
Which geographic feature is being described in these statements?

• The east is bordered by the Yellow Sea.
• The population is concentrated along the
coast and in the river valleys.
• Mountains, plateaus, and deserts dominate
the western region.
To which country do all of these geographic
statements apply?

• Oceans are an important source of food in
Japan.
• Terrace farming is used in many parts of China.
• Irrigation systems are widely used in India.
Which conclusion can best be drawn from these
statements?

Which social scientists are best known for
studying the physical artifacts of a culture?

Which aspect of social science would a
geographer most likely study in depth?

Where does the archaeological evidence gathered by Louis and Mary Leakey suggest the earliest humans developed?