Population & Migration
What is population density?
The number of people living in a specific area.
What is culture?
The beliefs, customs, traditions, and way of life shared by a group of people.
What is a political boundary?
A border that separates one country, state, or territory from another.
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product.
What is a natural resource?
A material or substance found in nature that people use.
What are push factors in migration?
Conditions that force people to leave an area, such as war, poverty, or natural disasters.
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of cultural traits from one place or group to another.
What trade agreement reduced tariffs between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico?
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
What type of economic activity includes farming, fishing, and mining?
Primary economic activities.
What is the difference between a renewable and nonrenewable resource?
Renewable resources can be replaced naturally over time; nonrenewable resources cannot.
What are pull factors in migration?
Conditions that attract people to a new area, such as jobs, safety, or education.
What is globalization?
The increasing connection and interaction between countries through trade, technology, communication, and culture.
What is the main purpose of the United Nations (UN)?
To maintain international peace and security and promote cooperation between countries.
What type of economic activity includes manufacturing and construction?
Secondary economic activities.
What does sustainability mean?
Using resources in a way that meets current needs without harming future generations.
Why do developed countries usually have slower population growth?
Lower birth rates, better education, and access to healthcare/family planning.
What is the difference between cultural convergence and cultural divergence?
Convergence is when cultures become more alike; divergence is when cultures become more different to preserve identity.
Why are canals such as the Panama Canal and Suez Canal strategically important?
They allow faster transportation of goods, resources, and military forces, making trade and global movement more efficient.
What is one indicator used to measure development?
GDP, literacy rate, life expectancy, infant mortality rate, or HDI.
What is one environmental problem caused by overusing natural resources?
Pollution, deforestation, climate change, habitat destruction, or water shortages.
Why do most large cities develop near rivers, coastlines, or other water sources?
Because water supports transportation, trade, farming, and access to resources.
What are the three major elements of culture often studied in geography?
Language, religion, and traditions/customs.
What is one major cause of territorial conflict?
Competition over resources, land, water, or political control.
What is the difference between a developed country and a developing country?
Developed countries have higher incomes, industrialization, education, and standards of living, while developing countries have lower levels of these indicators.
What is one consequence of pollution?
Health problems, environmental damage, climate change, or loss of biodiversity.