Culture 1.0
What is culture?
A set of beliefs, values, practises that a group of people have in common
What is a cultural trait?
activity or behaviour in which people often take part
What is population density?
measure of number of people living in area
What are some factors that people look at when deciding where to settle?
Economic, political, natural resources, etc.
Give one example of how humans benefit from what the environment has to offer.
farming allows us to gain food
coal allows use to have energy
history & environment
What is a culture group?
People who share similar culture traits
How do you calculate the rate of natural increase?
Birthrate minus death rate
What is the difference between urban and rural areas?
cities & its surrounding areas and area outside of city
What is slash-and-burn agriculture?
Cut down trees & plants w/ knives & machetes
Burn fallen trees to clear land for farming
Give an example of a country dominated by a single cultural region.
Japan
What are the basic social institutions?
family, education, religion, government, economy
Give two examples of a push factor.
warfare, lack of opportunities, inadequate conditions, etc.
Name 2 natural resources (aside from water) that people may want to settle around.
gold, iron, coal, etc.
Name two ways we can prepare for natural hazards.
doing drills, following building codes, build storm shelters, etc.
Give an example of trade leading to cultural diffusion.
Silk Road → encouraged exchange of goods & practises b/w Asia and Middle East
What can universal themes do?
Express basic human truths & Transcend (move beyond) boundaries of particular society
Why are E & S Asia, Europe, & eastern North America good places to reside?
Fertile soil, plentiful vegetation, reliable sources of water, good agricultural climate
Give one example of linear settlement in the US.
settlements along fall line
Give 2 examples of how humans modify the environment.
build roads & bridges to make it easier to move people
build dams to create steady water sources & control floods
How did electricity change the world?
transformed daily life & work for many of world’s people
Give one example of government decisions affecting internet use.
North Korea restricts internet use → must have special permission
What has supported the population growth since 1800?
better health care & improved food production
Many local tv channels can now be accessed & viewed in places around world.
What is this an example of?
Advances in communication enables cities to reach distant places & markets
What is the problem with hydraulic fracturing?
can pollute water resources in the area
can cause earthquakes