Type of Regions
A region based on people's ideas or perceptions
Perceptual region
Factors that cause people to leave their country
Push factors
A government where citizens elect representatives or vote for their leaders.
The spread of ideas, beliefs, or goods from one place to another.
Cultural diffusion
The 2 elements of culture that define Latin America
Spanish & Catholicism (Christianity)
A region with clear boundaries. Can be a city, state, country, or continent.
Formal region
Factors that attract people to move to another place
Pull factors
A government where a religious leader is in control
Theocracy
Cultures becoming more alike over time and merging together is an example of--
Cultural convergence
The Texas region that is most affected by hurricanes (Coastal, North Central Plains, Great Plains, Mountains & Basins)
Coastal
A region organized around a service or activity. It has a center point and connections.
Functional region
People moving to California during the Gold Rush is an example of a-
Pull factor
Teaching elementary students is an example of which economic activity level?
Tertiary
Amish communities resisting modern technology is an example of--
Cultural divergence
Europe introduced this deadly factor to the New World during the Columbian Exchange
Diseases
What type of region is Texas?
Formal region
This population pyramid has a narrow base and a wide top. Would there be a "greater" or "less" need for primary school teachers?
Less
Economic system where the government makes all the economic decisions. There is no private ownership. All citizens are paid equally, which eliminates income gaps.
Communism
The Columbian Exchange and the Silk Road are examples of this cultural process
Cultural Diffusion
This permanently frozen soil prevents large root development. Most of Canada's landmass has this.
Permafrost
What type of region is a pizza delivery area or school zone?
Functional region
This population pyramid has a narrow base and a wide top. Would there be a "greater" or "less" workforce in the future?
Less
Economic system that is not controlled by the government. People own most businesses. There is high competition.
Free Enterprise (Capitalism)
Hinduism
During El Nino, the Americas experience heavy rain, while Asia & Australia experience drought and brush fires. Which region has warm waters in the Pacific Ocean?
Americas