- Which of the following is the study of population distribution?
A) Demography
B) Anthropology
C) Sociology
D) Geography
Answer: A) Demography - The term “urbanization” refers to:
A) Movement of people from rural to urban areas
B) Construction of new cities
C) Development of farming communities
D) Decline in city populations
Answer: A) Movement of people from rural to urban areas - Which continent has the highest population density?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) North America
Answer: B) Asia - What is the primary focus of cultural geography?
A) Study of Earth’s physical features
B) Analysis of human cultures and their spatial distribution
C) Exploration of economic systems
D) Research on global climate change
Answer: B) Analysis of human cultures and their spatial distribution - Which of the following describes a “megacity”?
A) A city with over 1 million people
B) A city with significant cultural importance
C) A city with more than 10 million inhabitants
D) A city that is the capital of a country
Answer: C) A city with more than 10 million inhabitants - Which of the following regions is known for its high urbanization rate?
A) Sub-Saharan Africa
B) Latin America
C) South Asia
D) Oceania
Answer: B) Latin America - The process of suburbanization is best described as:
A) Movement from rural to urban areas
B) Expansion of urban areas into surrounding regions
C) Development of agriculture in city areas
D) Movement of people to coastal regions
Answer: B) Expansion of urban areas into surrounding regions - The concept of “sense of place” in human geography refers to:
A) The physical attributes of a location
B) The emotional attachment people have to a location
C) The population density of a city
D) The economic value of land
Answer: B) The emotional attachment people have to a location - Which of the following is a characteristic of rural settlements?
A) High population density
B) Dominance of agricultural activities
C) Advanced infrastructure
D) Large-scale industrialization
Answer: B) Dominance of agricultural activities - What does the term “global city” refer to?
A) A city that serves as a major center for global finance and trade
B) A city with a large rural population
C) A city that is experiencing rapid industrial decline
D) A city located near the equator
Answer: A) A city that serves as a major center for global finance and trade - Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a sustainable city?
A) Efficient public transportation
B) High levels of pollution
C) Renewable energy use
D) Green spaces
Answer: B) High levels of pollution - What term is used to describe the movement of people within a country?
A) Migration
B) Immigration
C) Emigration
D) Urbanization
Answer: A) Migration - The study of human adaptation to different environments is known as:
A) Cultural diffusion
B) Ecological anthropology
C) Environmental determinism
D) Environmental geography
Answer: B) Ecological anthropology - Which of the following best describes the concept of “cultural landscape”?
A) A natural area preserved for tourism
B) A region shaped by human activities and culture
C) An unaltered, untouched area of nature
D) An area of high population density
Answer: B) A region shaped by human activities and culture - Which of the following factors influences human migration patterns the most?
A) Climate
B) Religion
C) Economic opportunities
D) Political affiliations
Answer: C) Economic opportunities - Which of the following is an example of a centripetal force in geography?
A) Political instability
B) Ethnic conflict
C) Strong national identity
D) Economic disparity
Answer: C) Strong national identity - Gentrification refers to:
A) The decline of city centers
B) The process of renovating deteriorated urban neighborhoods
C) The movement of industries to rural areas
D) The construction of new urban areas
Answer: B) The process of renovating deteriorated urban neighborhoods - What is the term for the movement of people from one country to another for permanent residence?
A) Immigration
B) Migration
C) Emigration
D) Suburbanization
Answer: A) Immigration - Which of the following is a key feature of rural landscapes?
A) Skyscrapers
B) Large farms and open spaces
C) High population density
D) Industrial zones
Answer: B) Large farms and open spaces - A population pyramid that is wide at the base and narrow at the top represents:
A) An aging population
B) A rapidly growing population
C) A stable population
D) A shrinking population
Answer: B) A rapidly growing population
