Unit 1
What are the differences between the Mercator and Robinson map projections?
Robinson is more accurate than mercator tbh
What is one consequence of China’s one-child policy?
there are lots....... (remind me to show yall the question on the actual test)
How did the internet affect global diffusion of culture? What is the term called when culture/ideas spread quicker than before? (WORTH 200 POINTS ACTUALLY CAUSE ITS 2 QUESTIONS)
makes it easier/quicker - time space convergence
How would you describe NAFTA (USMCA)?
a trade agreement between USA, Mexico, Canada, where they dont have import taxes
How old is Mr. Vela?
29
What is the connection between using electric cars and sustainability practices?
more electric cars means less pollution
How does the DTM look like between stages 1-4 regarding population growth?
What is cultural diffusion?
When culture spreads
What other word do you call a country that has substates? (not just a state)
Where is Mr. Vela from?
baytown, tx
What is a census tract/enumeration area and how it useful?
a scale of analysis that applies to small areas like neighborhoods
What level of development would a country be in if there are lots of young people? (underdeveloped, developing, or developed)
Under developed or less developed
What is scales of analysis? (give an example) (WORTH 600 POINTS FOR THE 2 PARTS)
Analysis of different levels of study (local, state/provincial, federal, global) -- city vs state, etc
Why did Canada create Nunavut?
give indigenous people the right to their own land and sovereignty
What is the make and model of Mr. Vela's vehicle?
toyota tacoma
What are GPS Satellites useful for?
live 24hr objects that transmit complex radio codes, including time signals traveling at the speed of light. You can contact at least 4 of the 24 objects at any time of day or night
What are 3 examples of pull factors?
(there are a lot......)
What is cultural landscape?
How culture affects the landscape
How often do we need to redraw the House of Reps congressional districts boundaries in the USA?
What is Mr. Vela's favorite baseball team?
What type of region makeups the political geographic divisions within a country?
Formal
What are some economic consequences of a country in stage 5 of the DTM?
Pressures on pension and social security programs are at critical levels as the number of elderly increases.
What are some examples of cultural centrifugal forces a state could face?
religion, language, ethnicity, etc
What is Balkanization? one country part of it
the devolution of the Balkan peninsula (https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-balkanization-1435451)
How many tattoos does Mr. Vela have?
13