The geographic pattern where people live. (How they are spread out or distributed.)
population distribution
100
This type of government system is run by the people.
democracy
100
What are the three basic economic questions?
What to produce, how to produce it, for whom to produce/distribute?
100
What effect can globalization have on cultures? Give one good and one bad.
i.e. + blend of cultures, greater understanding of other cultures, etc.
- disagreements based on customs, religion, language, etc.
100
How is language related to culture?
Language is how people communicate information and pass on cultural beliefs and traditions.
200
The average number of people living in a square mile or square kilometer.
population density
200
This type of government system is one in which one person has absolute power to rule and control the government.
What kind of rights do people living under this government system have?
dictatorship; few rights
200
Explain a traditional economy.
Resources are distributed through families. Usually an agricultural, herding, or hunter-gatherer type society.
200
Why do most people move to cities?
To find jobs.
200
What is one similarity between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?
The belief in one God.
300
Goods brought INTO a country. What could happen to a country's economy if too many goods are brought INTO a country?
import; It could cost jobs.
300
This type of government system is one in which a king or queen rules. Power and leadership is passed down through heredity. Name a country that has or had this type of government.
Monarchy; United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, etc.
300
Explain a market economy. What is it also known as?
Private ownership determines what is made. Capitalism.
300
Why do populations concentrate in one area?
The main reason people settle in an area is to have their basic needs met.
300
Are there more births or deaths that occur each day in the world? How could we know for sure?
Births. We could look up statistics for birth and death rates.
400
Goods shipped OUT of the country. Why do countries ship goods OUT of a country?
Export; teacher accepts reasonable answers.
400
This type of government is a form of democracy in which citizens elect government officials to represent the people.The government representatives then make and carry out laws on BEHALF of the people who elected them.
Name a country with this type of government.
representative democracy; United States
400
What is a command economy? What is one form of a command economy?
The government controls production. Communism.
400
What effects can rapid population growth have on the environment? Give at least two ways.
Pollution, using too many resources, cutting down too many trees, mining, etc.
400
Describe the global growth rate in terms of increasing rapidly, slowing, or decreasing. What are some reasons for this growth rate.
The growth rate is slowly growing, but will peak in 2050. Some reasons for this is the number of children people have, resources available to people, etc.
500
The set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits that a group of people share. What are some aspects of this? Name at least three.
How can government structures change? (Think Great Britain, France, Libya, etc.) Name at least two ways.
Through violence, war, or revolution; peaceful transition; people voting.
500
What is a mixed economy? What country is an example? How so?
Private and government control of production. USA. The US government controls many schools (public education) and the US postal service. However, private schools exist as well as private package deliverers (i.e. UPS, FedEx.)
500
What does GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) measure?
What effect would an increase in productivity have on the GDP? Why?
Total dollar value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. An increase in productivity would made the GDP higher because more goods were being made. This would add to the total value.
500
Name at least three things that are unique to the American culture.