Spheres Earth/Sun Relationship
Physical Processes
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Human Geography
Eco/Immigration
100
What is this picture describing?
The 4 Spheres of Earth' System
100
What natural force forms islands like Hawaii?
Volcanoes
100
How does a plateau differ from a mountain?
A plateau has a flat top with steep sides.
100
What pull factor brought people from FARMS (rural areas) to CITIES (urban areas) in the 19th century?
There was more work and more jobs available. Industrial Revolution
100
In a command economy, the means of production (what and how much is produced) is ____________ by the government
Planned, determined, set
200
These factors combine to create?
Weather/Climate
200
Which forces do scientists believe are responsible for the movement of Earth's tectonic plates? (2)
Convection and Gravity
200
______ plate boundaries slide APART from one another, while ______ plate boundaries slide TOWARDS one another.
Divergent and Convergent.
200
The United States' first amendment guarantees what?
Freedom of Speech/religion
200
The law of __________________________ determines the price of goods in a market economy:
Supply and Demand
300
Name the FOUR SPHERES of the Earth's System
Bioshpere
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
300
What is determined primarily by climate and soil characteristics
Vegetation/Biome Regions
300
How is a canyon typically formed?
A river carries particles of rock and soil away, cutting a gash through rock. (Weathering/Erosion)
300
What is the photo below depicting? (process of large numbers of people become permanently concentrated in small areas, forming cities)
Urbanization.
300
What was one major reason for the migration of Jews to the US in the late 19th Century?
To escape religious persecution.
400
What two factors cause Seasonal Change?
Tilt of the Earth on it's Axis and Revolution
400
Which side of a mountain has more precipitation?
The ocean/windward side of the mountain generally has more precipitation.
400
Which biome is typically found in mid-latitude regions with ample rain and moderate temperature?
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Temperate Deciduous Forest
400
This region is noted for its commitment to freedom and liberty for individuals.
America/US
400
Typically, how many political parties are there to choose from in a Communist or authoritarian government?
1
500
How would an increase in the TILT of the Earth's Axis affect temperature in mid-latitude zones?
They would increase in temperature in the summer and/or they would decrease in the winter
500
Which physical forces cause changes to Earth's Lithosphere? (3)
Tectonic plate movement, weathering, and erosion.
500
What components make up Human Development Index?
Health, Education, and Living Standards/Economy
500
Who decides what and how much to produce in a command economy?
The Government
500
How do PULL factors affect migration decisions?
They are the attractive features of a place that makes someone want to move there