Geographic Factors
What is the most important factor influencing where people live?
Availability of water
What is a natural resource?
Something from nature that people use to meet their needs or wants.
What is culture?
The shared beliefs, customs, traditions, language, and way of life of a group of people.
In a democracy, who holds political power?
The people/citizens
What are the four cardinal directions?
North, South, East, and West
Name a physical geographic factor.
Water, climate, landforms, fertile soil, or natural resources
Which economic system is based on customs, traditions, and practices that have been passed down from generation to generation?
Traditional economy
What is a cultural trait?
A characteristic of a culture, such as language, food, clothing, religion, music, or traditions.
What is a monarchy?
A government in which a king, queen, or other monarch is the head of state and power is usually inherited.
What does latitude measure?
Distance north or south of the Equator.
Why do people often settle near rivers?
Rivers provide water for drinking, farming, transportation, and other needs.
In which economic system does the government make most of the decisions about what is produced, how it is produced, and who receives goods and services?
Command economy
Give an example of a tradition passed down through generations.
Answers will vary. Examples include holiday celebrations, family recipes, dances, or special ceremonies.
What is the difference between limited and unlimited government?
A limited government has restrictions on government power and protects citizens' rights. An unlimited government has few or no effective limits on its power.
What does longitude measure?
Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
How can climate affect population?
People are more likely to live in areas with climates that make it easier to grow food and live comfortably. Extreme climates can make an area less populated.
In which economic system do individuals and businesses make most economic decisions, and prices are influenced by supply and demand?
Free Enterprise
How can culture influence where people live?
People may choose to live near others who share their language, religion, traditions, or cultural practices.
How does a constitution help create a limited government?
A constitution establishes rules and limits for government and protects citizens' rights
What are intermediate directions?
Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast
Explain how two geographic factors can work together to influence where people live
A river provides water and fertile soil, allowing people to farm and build communities nearby.
Which economic system gives consumers and producers the most freedom to make their own economic choices?
Free Enterprise
Explain how cultural diffusion can change a society
Cultural diffusion occurs when cultural traits spread from one group or place to another. This can introduce new foods, languages, technologies, traditions, or ideas.
What could happen if a government has too much power and citizens have few protections?
Citizens' rights and freedoms could be taken away, and the government could become oppressive or abusive.
How could you use a map to explain why a population is concentrated in one area?
You could identify geographic factors shown on the map, such as rivers, fertile land, transportation routes, resources, or climate, that help explain why people settled there.