Landforms and
Bodies of Water
Bodies of Water
What do we call a landmass completely surrounded by water?
Island
What do we call it when the ground shakes as a result of the movement of the Earth's crust?
Earthquake
What do we call a government where the power of leaders is restricted?
Limited Government
What do we call a society that is home to people from many different backgrounds?
Multicultural
What type of economy do you have when products are owned by families or villages, most produce only what they consume locally, and its roots are found ancient customs?
Traditional Economy
What do we call a large body of freshwater or saltwater surrounded by land?
Lake
What do we call it when soil, rocks, or debris slide down a mountain or hill?
Landslide
What do we call it when there are no restrictions on a government's power?
Unlimited Government
What do we call a religion that has two or more gods?
What type of economy do you have when all production, distribution, and income decisions are made by the government?
Command Economy
What do we call a fertile area where water can be found in a desert?
Oasis
What do we call several days or weeks of unusually hot weather?
What do we call a type of government that is ruled by a king or queen?
Monarchy
What do we call it when two or more cultures actively share and adopt elements from one another?
Cultural Exchange
What type of economy combines command and market elements?
Mixed Economy
What do we call a fast-flowing or turbulent part of a stream or river?
Rapids
What do we call long periods with little or no rain?
Drought
What do we call a type of government where a single leader takes control, often through force?
Dictatorship
What do we call it when cultural traits spread from one society to another?
Cultural Diffusion
What type of economy do you have when economic activities happen between individuals and businesses in markets, private ownership is the norm, production is based on consumer demand, and incomes depend on labor value?
What do we call a grassy plain with few trees in a tropical or subtropical region?
Savanna
What do we call the seasonal changes in wind patterns that often bring heavy rainfall?
Monsoon
What do we call a government that is run by a small group of people?
Oligarchy
What are the four basic institutions found in all societies?
Government, Economy, Education, and Religion
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product