Question

introduction of skills review exam
absolute vs. relative location
q: which is an example of absolute location?
a) my house is near the park.
b) the store is across from the school.
c) the library is at 123 main street.
d) the museum is down the street from my house.

climate types
q: which climate is hot and rainy all year?
a) desert
b) polar
c) tropical
d) tundra

why people live near coasts & fertile soil
q: why have people often settled near coasts and rivers with fertile soil?
a) for beautiful views
b) for trade, transportation, and farming
c) to avoid other groups of people
d) because deserts are nearby

adapting and modifying regions
q: which is an example of people modifying their environment?
a) wearing a coat in the winter
b) building a dam to control flooding
c) moving to another city
d) watching the weather forecast

Explanation:

1. Absolute location is a fixed point on Earth using coordinates or a specific address. "The library is at 123 Main Street" gives a specific address, so it's an absolute - location example.
2. Tropical climates are characterized by being hot and rainy throughout the year.
3. People settle near coasts and rivers with fertile soil mainly for trade (access to waterways), transportation (water transport), and farming (fertile soil).
4. Building a dam to control flooding is a way people modify their environment by changing the natural flow of water.

Answer:

1. C. "The library is at 123 Main Street"
2. C. Tropical
3. B. For trade, transportation, and farming
4. B. Building a dam to control flooding