Definitions
Population
Vegetation Zones
Climate Zones
More/Less Developed Countries
100
What is standard of living?
Physical level of comfort determined by the goods, services, and luxuries available to an individual, group, or nation.
100
What is an example of an ENVIRONMENTAL factor that would influence population movement?
Pollution, natural disasters, mines, poisonous gases, famines, etc.
100
What vegetation zone is mainly dry and found in open areas?
Grassland
100
Which climate zone can be found in northern regions above 50 degrees North?
Polar Climate
100
Countries that are ______________ face poverty, lack of food, poor drinking water, lack of medical care, and may receive aid from agencies such as World Vision and the United Nations.
Less-Developed
200
What is the definition for emigration?
The movement of people OUT of a country.
200
Free and fair elections would be an example of a ____________ factor which influences population movement.
Political
200
Which vegetation zone has long cold winters, mild summers, and trees that have leaves all year?
Coniferous Forest
200
Which climate zone has lower temperatures because the land is high?
Mountain Climate
200
More-developed countries are characterized by ___________ standards of living.
High
300
What is the definition for life expectancy?
The expected number of years of life remaining at a given age.
300
What are two examples of ECONOMIC factors that affect population movement?
Hunger, unemployment/inadequate jobs, financial help, welfare, pensions, agriculture
300
What vegetation zone has very cold winters and a thin, stony, soil with permafrost below?
Tundra
300
Which climate zone has little precipitation and is dry/hot all year?
Arid Climate
300
Population increases more rapidly in the more-developed countries. True or False?
False. (Less-Developed Countries have higher birth rates)
400
What is a more-developed country?
Countries characterized by high standards of living.
400
What are three examples of HEALTH factors that influence population movement?
Disease, epidemics, healthcare system, hospitals, adequate Doctors/Nurses, food and water, overcrowding, sanitation facilities, housing facilities
400
Which vegetation zone is very close to the equator, is very hot/well all year, and supports a wide variety of animal and plant life?
Rainforest
400
Which climate zone has heavy rainfall and high temperatures all year?
Tropical Climate
400
What are three characteristics of a more-developed country?
Average income is high, birth rate is low, death rate is low, energy use is high, life expectancy is high, literacy (ability to read and write) is high, low rural population, high urban population, leisure time available is high.
500
What is the definition for immigration?
The movement of people INTO a country.
500
Gender inequities, inadequate education systems, exclusion of minorities, and religious oppression are all examples of _________________ factors affecting population movement.
Social
500
Which vegetation zone has rain all year with cool winters and trees that shed their leaves?
Deciduous Forest
500
Which climate zone usually has four seasons, with cold winters and mild summers?
Temperate Climate
500
What are the major challenges involved with providing less-developed countries with financial aid or supplies?
The money and supplies may not actually reach those who are in need. There is no control once the aid has been passed over to the less-developed countries. Also, it can be difficult to transport the supplies.
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