Vocabulary
Physical Geography
Human Geo.: Population
Human Geo: Culture and Globalization
Human Geo: Governments and Economies
100

Difference between emigrate and immigrate.

Emigrate- exit your country

Immigrate- enter a new country

100
What are the five main types of climates?

tropical, desert, polar, desert, humid temperate, and cold temperate

100

What is human geography?

The study of population characteristics, culture, governments, and economies

100

People in Canada may speak French and/or English fluently.

Language

100

What is an economy?

How a place makes money and spends it

200

What is climate?

The average weather conditions of a place/location

200

Describe what a hurricane is.

A large storm with strong winds and rains. May cause major destruction and flooding

200

Explains what birth rate and death rate is.

Birth rate- how many people are being born

Death rate- how many people are dying

200

The United States is under democratic rule with a  president that is voted on every 4 years.

Government

200

What is an import?

Products/goods from other countries that come INTO a new one

300

Define globalization.

The process of which businesses, culture, government, and economies are mixed

300
Describe what a valley is.

The flat space between two mountains

300

What are the FOUR main problems a growing population can have?

1. Pollution

2. Spread of disease

3. Overcrowding

4. Less jobs

300

In India, people practice Islam, Buddhism, Jainism, or Hinduism.

Religion

300

What is an export?

 A product/good that is traded OUT to another country
400

What is the difference between rural and urban areas?

Rural- underdeveloped, farmland, the "country"

Urban- developed, cities

400

How is a tsunami caused? What is a tsunami?

Caused by earthquakes and is a huge wave that could cause major destruction

400

Define population density.

the amount of people per square mile

400

Rugby is the number one game played in Australia and New Zealand.

Arts and Sports

400

The United Kingdom has a King/queen that has little political power but is really ruled by a Prime Minister.

Monarchy-Constitutional Monarchy (Extra points)

500

Precipitation means...

rain

500

The state of Georgia can be described as having what type of climate? Explain why.

Humid Temperate- short cold winter, longer warm summers. Does not experience too much snowfall and/or polar-like temperatures. Is quite humid during summer months

500

How many people is there on Earth currently? (The nearest billion)

Over 8 billion

500

Define globalization and provide an example.

The mixing of cultures, governments, businesses, and economics. (Examples vary)

500

Currently North Korea is ruled by a leader that has total control of the government and economy. The people experience very little rights and freedoms

Dictatorship

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