World Systems Theory
Population Pyramids
Station reorganization
Culture
100

What is the World Systems Theory intended for?

Describing the relations between Countries and the World Economy

100

What can population pyramids show us? And what do they not show us? 

They can show age and gender distribution, they can't show us the cause. 

100

What is the goal of spatial reorganization?

Increasing aesthetic and functionality

100

What are 3 elements of culture that we can observe?

Clothing,Music,Art 

200

What Makes a core nation a core nation?

High levels of Wealth, education, and technology.

200
What are some reasons for high infant mortality rates? 

Poor heath care systems. 

200
What are three factors in spatial reorganization?

Economics,culture,politics

200

What is formal culture?

A law,code, or rule that a certain culture has to follow. 

300

What is a Periphery nation

A nation with low healthcare, education and technology

300

Trends in population changes over time can help inform policy makers about? 

Good and service needs of the population 

300

What are examples of spatial reorganization?

Taking out a restaurant to build something new in that same place

300

What are 3 things that support culture understanding? 

being able to communicate, lack of judgement, and understanding your own culture. 
400

Which type of Nations have the potential to become core Nations

Semi-Periphery

400

What is a rapid growth pyramid? 

when the top comes to a peak and the bottoms comes out

400

What is the arrangement of people and activities across the Earth's surface called?

Spatial distribution 

400

What is informal culture? 

Social norms and everyday practices, not law 

500

World Systems Theory explains why some nations held onto what for so long?

Power

500

What is a stable growth pyramid? 

When the growth stays the same all around 

500

BONUS: what affects spatial reorganization?

economic,culture, and politics 
500

What is the definition of cultural geography? 

How culture influences the way we act/interact