Geography and Social Studies Quiz

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What does the term 'bilingual' refer to?

A person who is fluent in two languages. (correct)

A person learning a new language.

A person fluent in three languages.

A person who is fluent in only one language.

Which of the following describes a 'tributary'?

An ocean current.

A river or stream flowing into a larger river. (correct)

A lake located in a forest.

A large mountain range.

What is the definition of 'headwaters'?

The main channel of a river.

The mouth of a river where it meets the sea.

The source of a stream or river. (correct)

The delta formed by a river.

What does 'dryland farming' involve?

Farming in semiarid areas without irrigation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the 'fall line'?

A rapid change in elevation due to differing terrains. Signup and view all the answers

What does agribusiness refer to?

The production and processing of farm-based goods Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the act of setting up a colony away from one's origin?

Colonization Signup and view all the answers

What is a federal republic defined as?

A type of government where people hold power but elect representatives Signup and view all the answers

What does the term asylum refer to in the context of U.S. law?

Protection for those fleeing persecution Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to secede?

To separate from a nation and become independent Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'convergence' refer to?

When two or more things come together to form a new whole. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'epidemic'?

A widespread of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following defines 'push factors'?

Things that make people want to leave a place. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'smog'?

Air pollution that reduces visibility. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'cultural hearth' refer to?

A location where cultural trends originate. Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a very large, heavily populated urban area?

Megalopolis Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used for a person who has been forced to leave their home country due to adverse conditions?

Refugee Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'service industry' refer to?

Businesses providing intangible products Signup and view all the answers

Which definition best fits the term 'indigenous'?

A person originally from a certain place Signup and view all the answers

What does 'foreclosure' mean in context to home ownership?

A legal process on a defaulted mortgage Signup and view all the answers