Alpha
The distance from the equator is called what?
Latitude
Higher latitude means ______ temperatures.
Lower
Define pull factor
Positive things that attract someone to an area
Define Push factor
Negative things that push or drive someone out of a place
What does atmosphere refer to?
Air
Why did people migrate from Europe to the US and Canada?
More available farmland
Higher elevation means ______ temperatures.
Lower
Examples of Pull factors?
jobs, economy, education, healthcare, freedom
The Galapagos Islands and the Philippines islands are an example of what?
Archipelagos
What does biosphere refer to?
living things (BIOlogy)
How did the construction of railroads influence populations in the US and Canada?
Made it easier to expand westward, affecting trade, economy, and populations
Why does far northern Canada have low population density compared to states like Texas and California?
because it is cold, isolated
What are the characteristics of tundra?
Frozen, cold
What are the characteristics of tropical?
Hot, wet
What does lithosphere refer to?
the earth's surface - (Land)
In what ways are the US and Canada similar?
1-Both have democracies, 2-are in North America, 3-and speak English
What economic activities are common in rural areas?
Farming, mining, and fishing
What economic sector is manufacturing?
Secondary
What economic sector is banking and financial services?
Tertiary
What does hydrosphere refer to?
water (hydro)
What is the term to describe "not enough of something"?
scarcity
What economic activities are common in urban areas?
Services/manufacturing
What economic sector is farming?
Primary
Urban population density means ...
A) lots of people living in tall buildings
B) few people living on farms
What is an archipelago?
Group of islands