Population & Migration
Econ 101
Its a Culture Thing
Politics, Politics, Politics!
Cities & Such
100
When people are made to move from their homes because of war, natural disasters, or persecution, without having a choice.
Forced Migration
100
The increasing connection of countries through trade, communication, transportation, and culture.
Globalization
100
Migrants from Ireland moved to the United States in the 1800s. With them, they brought cultural elements such as Halloween, St. Patricks Day, and much more... This is an example of what diffusion pattern?
Relocation Diffusion
100
A government system where power is shared between the national government and regional governments.
- Confederacy
- Federal
- Unitary
Federal Systems
100
A city model that shows cities growing outward in rings from the center.
A Concentric City Model
200
The idea that population grows faster than food supply, which could lead to hunger, poverty, and conflict if not controlled.
Thomas Malthus Theory
200
Developed or Developing?
- Focus on Primary & Secondary Sector
- Raw Material Extraction
- Comodity Dependent Economy
Developing (Less Developed)
200
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
A common language used by people who speak different native languages so they can communicate.
Langua Franca
200
Borders drawn by outside powers that ignore cultural or ethnic differences. Partition of Africa during colonization is an example!
Superimposed Boundaries
200
The rapid spread of cities into surrounding rural areas, often causing traffic and environmental problems.
Suburban Sprawl
300
When highly educated or skilled workers leave their home country to work in a more developed country.
Brain Drain
300
The total value of all goods and services produced in a country in one year.
GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
300
The forced removal or killing of an ethnic group to make an area more culturally uniform.
Ethnic Cleansing
300
A society / Country where most people share the same culture, language, or ethnic background.
A Nation State
300
A major city that has strong influence over global economics, politics, and culture.
A World City
400
The legal process by which an immigrant becomes a citizen of a new country.
Naturalization
400
Industries where the final product produced is heavier than the resources brought in to make it.
Weight-Gaining (Bulk Gaining)
400
A Famous Singer-Songwritter begins to wear braclets on her ankles. Soon, little kids across the country start wearing braclets on their ankles as well. This diffusion type is....
Hierarchical Diffusion
400
A long and narrow country that is much longer in one direction than the other.
Elongated Shape
400
The commercial and business center of a city where offices, shops, and services are concentrated.
CBD (Central Business District)
500
Money that migrants send back home to support their family or community in another country.
Remittances
500
The part of the economy that focuses on getting raw materials directly from the Earth, such as farming, fishing, or mining.
Primary Sector of the Economy
500
Traditional practices and customs that are usually found in small, rural areas and change very slowly over time.
Folk Culture
500
Ethnic or cultural groups that do not have their own independent country. Must also provide an Example!
A Sateless Nation / Kurds
500
A city model where several centers of activity develop instead of just one downtown area.
Sector City Model