Human Geo
Economics
Government
Vocab
Wild Card
100
People living in Siberia have adapted to the climate mostly by ...
A. building with mud
B. putting on sunscreen
C. using air conditioners
D. wearing heavy clothes
D. wearing heavy clothes
100
What does Scarcity mean?
When a resource is limited or in short supply
100
What is the definition of Unlimited government?
Leaders have no legal limits placed upon them in how they rule or govern their people. The leader(s) of the government have unlimited power- they can do whatever they want.
100
What is Life Expectancy?
Average age people live to
100
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
200
Which example shows how human migration has influenced the character of places in Texas?
A. Pizza in New York
B. Kolaches in New Braunfels
C. Shrimp in Galveston
D. Peaches in Fredericksburg
B. Kolaches in New Braunfels
200
What are the four Factors of Production?
Land, Labor, Capital and Entrepreneurs
200
What are 2 examples of a limited government?
Constitutional Monarchy, Democracy, Republic
200
What is Agriculture?
The practice of farming and raising animals
200
What type of map is this?
Thematic Map
300
Is "Using camels to travel across deserts" a adaptation or modification?
adaptation
300
"economic output per person" is an example of what?
GDP
300
What government is ruled by religious authority?
theocracy
300
What is Standard of Living?
Level of comfort and access to needs
300
What is an example of Capital (factors of production)?
Machines, buildings, forklifts
400
What is Human Geography?
Study of where people live, what they do, and how they use the land
400
What kind of Economy does this scenerio represent-
"In your village, people grow crops and raise animals just as their ancestors did. Each family has a specific role in the community based on tradition. How do people decide what to produce, and who receives each item?"
Traditional Economy
400
What are some key rights citizens have?
Freedom of speech, Freedom of press, freedom of religion
400
What is Infrastructure? Give me an example
The basic structures needed for a city to run
Example- roads, bridges, school
400
What type of government can Citizens vote, speak freely, and run for office?
Unlimited government
500
What two geographic factor is most important for the development of early human settlements?
Access to water and location
500
Why do people tend to live closer to the water?
The are more opportunities to ship goods and use the water as a resource.
500
What is Theocracy?
A government ruled by religious leaders
500
What does Relative Location mean?
The position of a place in relation to other places
500
What do the letters of MR.HELP stand for?
Movement, Region, Human-Environment Interaction, Location, Place