Political Geography
A geographic area with a permanent population. It has defined, set borders, a sovereign government, and recognition from other states.
State
Where did the worst nuclear disaster in history occur?
Chernobyl
The reason that climate scientists are worried about our global average temperature changing now vs the way it has changed throughout history
The rate of warming has greatly increased since the industrial revolution
This is the practice of growing a single crop over a large area.
Monoculture
The Kurdish nation is an example of a (blank), since they are currently located in Iran, Syria, Turkey, and Iraq.
Multistate nation
Which resource is extracted through the process of Fracking?
Natural Gas
Solar Eclipse
This is the practice of artificially providing water to crops in order to supplement natural rainfall.
Irrigation
The right or desire for a nation, or group of people, to govern themselves.
Self-determination
Fukushima, Japan
Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Water Vapor are all examples of what?
Greenhouse Gases
This is a type of agriculture that is carried out to produce food and other necessities for the farmer and their family, rather than for sale on the market.
Subsistence Farming
This is often located within a state and has a high degree of autonomy from the state. People here see little input and interference from the national government.
Autonomous Region
What is the major health hazard/condition we discussed related to coal mining?
Black Lung
The reason that oceans are rising (hint:not just because the ice is melting)
Water temp increasing or water expands as it is heated
a type of agricultural production that involves the use of relatively low levels of inputs, such as labor, capital, and chemicals, in order to produce crops or livestock.
Extensive Farming Practices
the practice of a country extending its power and influence over other countries, typically through the use of military force, economic coercion, or cultural domination. It often involves the colonization or annexation of other countries, and the exploitation of their resources and labor for the benefit of the imperial power.
Imperialism
Which energy source stores energy in a battery to help power the grid even when the source is not actively producing electrical energy?
Solar
CHALLENGE QUESTION - DOUBLE POINTS! The most powerful greenhouse gas (not one of the common ones - this one was mention in the Answers with Joe video - we don't worry about this one as much because it's much less common than the others)
Sulfur Hexafluoride
a type of agricultural production that involves the use of high levels of inputs, such as chemicals, fertilizers, and irrigation, in order to maximize crop yields.
Intensive Farming Practices