Practice Flashcards: GED and HiSET social studies — geography and the world | Zestly

Question 1

Confluence

Accepted Answer

The point where two or more rivers meet, historically serving as a hub for trade and settlement.

Question 2

Push factor

Accepted Answer

A negative condition, such as war or natural disaster, that drives people to leave their current location.

Question 3

Pull factor

Accepted Answer

A positive condition, such as job opportunities or safety, that attracts people to a new location.

Question 4

Urbanization

Question 5

Population density

Question 6

Latitude

Question 7

Longitude

Question 8

Natural border

Question 9

Artificial border

Question 10

Industrialization

Question 11

Tundra

Question 12

Trade route