Vocabulary
Geographers World
US and Canada
Middle and South America
Europe
100
The study of the physical, biological and cultural features of the earths surface.
What is geography
100
Map that shows weather patterns and atmospheric conditions
What is a climate map
100
The crest dividing North America's major river systes into those flowing eastward and those flowing westward
What is the Continental Divide
100
Large estates usually owned by wealthy families but worked on by many peasants
What are haciendas
100
Europe's major mountain range that stretches from France's Mediterranean coast to the Balkan Penninsula
What are the Alps
200
Statistical study of human populations
What is demography
200
The parallel that is 23.5 degrees SOUTH of the Equator
What is Tropic of Capricorn
200
Major religion under the United States
What is Christianity
200
This agreement lowered trade barriers between Mexico, Canada and the United States
What is NAFTA
200
A warm ocean current that warms the air above it and brings mild temperatures and rain to Northwesten Europe
What is North Atlantic Drift
300
Soils deposited by streams or rivers
What are alluvial soils
300
This covers 70% of the Earth's surface
What is water
300
This is the main language in the United States
What is English
300
Costa Rica used this to make money and protect its natural environment at the same time
What is ecotourism
300
A widespread shortage of food that may lead to severe hunger and starvation
What is famine
400
Special factories in Mexico owned mainly by American Countries.
What are Maquiladoras
400
This type of climate is mostly found in deserts
What is Arid Climate
400
A region of the United States that stretches from Nebraska to Ohio and specializes in one certain crop.
What is the Corn Belt
400
A change in government in which a group takes over by force
What is a coup
400
This country is famous for fashion design, as well as perfumes, cosmetics, jewelry, furniture and tourism.
What is France
500
A group of states joined together for a common purpose
What is Confederation
500
The belief in one God
What is Monotheism
500
In the 1700's, Britain organized Canada into governmenta districts, called ______.
What are provinces
500
Small South American farms created when large colonial estates were broken up
What are minifundia
500
This country was divided into East and West regions following World War II
What is Germany
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