Question 1

Question 1

Compare and contrast the location of the following regions. Which statement best identifies a region where tsunamis are possible?

• Himalayas: Inland mountain range, far from coastlines; unlikely to experience tsunamis.
• Interior South America: Landlocked area, away from open ocean; unlikely to experience tsunamis.
• Interior Asia: Also landlocked; remote from ocean, therefore unlikely for tsunamis.
• Japan: Situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a highly seismic region; vulnerable to tsunamis.

Answer: Japan is the region where tsunamis are possible.

Question 2

Which regions tend to experience greater devastation from natural disasters?

• Dynamic regions: Areas with frequent environmental changes.
• Topography regions: Related to the geographical features; not a definitive answer here.
• Affluent regions: Typically have more resources for disaster recovery.
• Poor regions: Often lack resources and infrastructure to recover effectively.

Answer: Poor regions tend to experience greater devastation from natural disasters.

Question 3

Which statement best describes how the Dust Bowl affected the human geography of the Great Plains in the 1930s?

• Because the Dust Bowl lasted just a few weeks, people did not leave the Great Plains. (Incorrect: it lasted years)
• The Dust Bowl caused people to migrate from other regions of the United States to the Great Plains. (Incorrect: people left the area)
• The Dust Bowl was not severe enough to cause a change in the human geography of the Great Plains in the 1930s. (Incorrect: it caused significant change)
• The Dust Bowl caused people to migrate from the Great Plains to other regions of the United States. (Correct: many sought better living conditions)

Answer: The Dust Bowl caused people to migrate from the Great Plains to other regions of the United States.

Question 4

Which term best describes an abnormal rise of ocean water inland, generated by a storm?

• Disaster displacement: Refers to movement caused by disaster, not the event itself.
• Storm surge: A rise in sea level due to storms, leading to flooding.
• Cyclone: A type of storm but does not specifically indicate the rise of ocean water.
• Weather surge: Not a standard term in meteorology.

Answer: Storm surge best describes an abnormal rise of ocean water inland, generated by a storm.

Question 5

Distinguish between the following forces and choose the force that would be most likely to connect two different regions where there are people changing residence locations.

• Nutrient pollution: Affects environmental quality, not movement between regions.
• Globalization: Connects people, economies, and cultures across distances; relevant for migration and residence changes.
• Runoff: Related to water flow; does not connect regions or affect human residence choices.
• Migration: Directly relates to changes in residence but doesn't connect regions on its own.

Answer: Globalization would be the force most likely to connect two different regions where there are people changing residence locations.