Key Concepts in Geography

What is the recommended arrival time when invited to a Venezuelan's house?

Arrive an hour later than the invited time
Arrive on time as scheduled
Arrive early to show eagerness
Arrive 15-30 minutes later than the invited time (correct)

What is the common greeting used when meeting groups in Venezuela?

Arrive 15-30 minutes later than the invited time
Never decline an offer of coffee
Always introduce yourself to the eldest person first (correct)
Shake hands firmly and say 'Buenos dias'

What is the major biome found in Central America?

Tundra
Grassland
Desert
Rain Forest (correct)

What is the significance of accepting an offer of coffee in Venezuela?

Coffee is a symbol of hospitality in Venezuela (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major geographical feature of Central America?

Sierra Madre de Chiapas (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital city of Costa Rica?

San Jose (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Chitlin Strut Festival?

To honor a traditional dish made from pig intestines (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Layout Art Festival celebrated?

Baltimore, Maryland (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco?

It is an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the Parade Festival of the Lambs in Ketchum?

1,000 lambs are followed along the main street every Sunday (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which festival involves using caterpillars to predict weather?

Caterpillars Festival (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Golden Gate Bridge's color choice?

It was chosen for visibility through fog (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the festival held every February in Brazil to pay homage to the Goddess of the Sea?

Celebration of Yemanja (A) Signup and view all the answers

During which period does the Rio Carnival take place annually?

Easter (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Cirio de Nazare festival?

Pays tribute to Our Lady of Nazareth (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is known as Brazil's 'capital of happiness'?

Celebration of Yemanja (B) Signup and view all the answers

What cultural attribute is mentioned regarding meeting etiquette in the text?

Men shake hands while maintaining eye contact (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of music accompanies the 'Festa do Peao' festival?

Country-style music (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of actions for drinking tequila, as described in the text?

Lick salt, drink tequila, suck on lime wedge (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals in the text call attention to themselves or a waiter?

With their hand raised and a 'Pssst!' sound (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which mountain range is NOT mentioned under Geographic Features in the Caribbean area?

Rocky Mountains (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of the Bahamas?

Nassau (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which religion has the highest population in the Bahamas according to the text?

Baptists (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the currency used in the Bahamas?

Bahamian Dollar (BSD) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of geography according to the text?

Studying the relationships between people, places, and environments in a spatial context (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the roles of geography mentioned in the text?

Predicting future trends in population growth and urbanization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between physical environment and human societies?

The physical environment is influenced by the ways human societies value and use Earth's features (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the UNWTO definition of tourism reveal about its geographical characteristics?

Tourism involves people traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about geography is true according to the text?

Knowledge of geography enables understanding of relationships between people, places, and environments over time (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of human systems in geography?

Plant and animal life (A) Signup and view all the answers