Unit 1
What part of the map gives directions?
What are the directions?
Compass - North, South, East and West
What is an EEZ (exclusive economic zone)?
A border countries have for ONLY RESOURCES - Up to 200 Nautical miles
What is the largest Language Family in the world?
Indo-European
What term best describes the definition below:
- Numbers of farmers per unit of Arable Land
Agricultural Density
What is the major religion of the world?
Christianity
What is the temperature like near the equator?
Warm/ Hot Climate
What is the difference between Nation and State?
Nation- Group of people with shared culture
State- Physical area with borders and a government
What is Sequent Occupance?
Past generations leaving their mark on the land.
What is Physiological Density?
Number of people per unit of arable land
What is a stateless nation?
Group of people that does not have their own country/borders/government
Which type of thematic map is displayed in the image?
Dot Distribution
What is the difference between a Unitary Government and a Federal Government?
- Unitary - One strong central gov
Federal - Local governments (Shared powered)
What is the difference between Relocation Diffusion and Expansion Diffusion?
Relocation- People move and spread their traits
Expansion- No movement but the traits spread anyway
What is Carrying Capacity?
Maximum number of people before resources begin to run out.
What are the four scales of analysis?
Global, Regional, National, Local
What map projection is displayed in the image?
Polar Projection
What is the difference between a locational boundary dispute and an allocational boundary dispute?
Allocational- Fight over resources found along the border
What is an example of Hierarchical Diffusion?
- Monarchy choosing relgion
- Celebrities endorsing a product
What are some reasons why the life expectancy may be higher in a country?
- Good healthcare, Nutritious food, shelter, etc
What is Assimilation?
When a minority culture assumes all cultural traits from the dominant culture
What is the census and why is it important?
1- Two countries create a treaty
2. They draw it on a map
3. Make a physical marker
4. Enforce the border
In what ways does Globalization and Urbanization help cultures diffuse?
By connecting people more, cultures can spread easily
What is the dependency ratio and why is it important?
# of people who can work vs those who cannot.
Tells government about future issues (Social Security, Schools, etc)
How does population change Politics within the United States?
More people = more representation in the government