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MIX
100
Each half of the earth, divided either north and south or east and west are what?
Hemispheres
100
Weather is the __________
A. Movement of glaciers B. Process of breaking down rock into smaller pieces C. Study of erosion D. Study of Climates
100
The term for weather patterns that an area typical experience over a long period of time.
Climate
100
Any country in which the people choose their leaders and have the power to set government policy is what type of government structure?
Democracy
100
_________ is the beliefs and way of life of people.
Culture
200
Wind, water and glaciers are types of what?
Erosion
200
Used to describe major types of ecosystems
Biome
200
Define a Traditional Economy
known as a subsistence economy, because little trade is conducted with the rest world.
200
What four regions have the densest concentration of people?
East Asia, South Asia, Europe, Eastern North America
200
How thick is the earths mantel?
1800 miles
300
What is the breakdown of rock near the earths surface?
Weathering
300
Name three things that effect climate
Elevation, Latitude, and relative location
300
Define CONFEDERATION
A government structure where states have the greatest power.
300
Which of the following is NOT a government structure
A. Unitary System B. Federation C. Confederation D. Communism
300
Acid rain is what type of weathering?
Chemical
400
What are the five themes of geography and their sub counter parts.
Location (Absolute) (Relative), Place, Region (Formal) (Functional) (Perceptual), Movement, and HEI.
400
List seven continents
Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, N. America, S. America, Europe.
400
The "sphere" term that encompasses soil, rock, and other surface features.
Lithosphere
400
Explain Cultural Convergence
When two cultures or ideas converge with one another.
400
What are the four specific characteristics that define a country?
Population, Defined territory, Sovereignty, and Government
500
Why do geographers use the five themes of geography?
The five themes help geographers organize information about the world and its people.
500
What is not a causal of erosion
Water? Volcanoes? Wind? Water?
500
The term to describe the altering of rocks chemical make-up by changing the minerals that form is what?
Chemical Weathering
500
Explain the difference between CONFEDERATION and FEDERATION.
Federation- is a mix of power to the states and the central government. Confederation- is power to the states.
500
What two factors play an important role in how a nation defines the boundaries?
Natural Divisions (Rivers, Mtns.) and lines of Longitude and Latitude.