Unit 1
What is "scale" in geographic terms?
Scale refers to the relationship between distance on a map
What are "push and pull" factors in migration?
Push- Conditions that drive people away from their home country
Pull- Conditions that attract people to a new location
What is "cultural landscape"?
Cultural landscape refers to the modifications and alterations humans make to the natural environment.
What is the definition of a "state"
A politically organized territory with a permanent population, defined borders, and government regnoized by other states.
What is "agricultural revolution"?
Revolution that refers to the period when human societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to settled agriculture.
What is the significance of "site" in geography?
Site refers to the specific characteristic of a location
what is "demographic transition"?
Model that describes the transition of a country from high birth and death rates to low birth and deaths rates
What is the difference between "Material culture" and "Non material culture"
Material culture includes physical objects and artifacts created by a society, while non material culture encompasses the ideas, beliefs, and values of the society.
What is the concept of "sovereignty"?
The authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions without external interference.
What are "primary, secondary, and tertiary economic activities"?
Primary activities involve the extraction of natural resources.
Secondary activities involve manufacturing and processing.
Tartiary activities provide services.