Elements of Culture
What is a set of beliefs, values, and practices a group of people have in common.
Culture
what is a settlement?
any place where a community is established
_______ is the total number of people in a given area.
Population
a form of farming on steps carved into steep hillsides to create flat land for growing crops is?
terraced farming
The spread of culture traits from one region to another is?
Cultural Diffusion
_________ is an area in which people have many shared culture traits
Culture Region
an area where several metropolitan areas grow together
megalopolis
process of moving from one place to live in another
migration
What is center-pivot irrigation?
center-pivot irrigation system where a center sprinkler waters crops in a circular field
An activity or behavior in which people often take part
Culture Trait
society that includes a variety of cultures in the same area
multicultural society
______________ is a substantial exchange of goods between cities, states, or countries
Commerce
annual number of births per 1,000 people
Birthrate
Describe Slash and Burn Agriculture.
slash-and-burn agriculture is a form of farming where trees and plants in heavily forested areas are cut down and burned to clear the land for growing crops
___________ is the use of knowledge, tools, and skills to solve problems.
technology
Define Ethnic Group
group of people who share a common culture and ancestry
what is the difference between Urban and Rural?
rural- related to areas that are found outside of cities urban- related to cities and their surrounding areas
How do we calculate natural increase?
The rate of natural increase is the rate at which a population is changing. It is determined by subtracting the death rate from the birthrate.
Describe the process of Fracking.
fracking is the process that uses large amounts of water and chemicals to break up rocks in order to extract gas or oil
features societies have developed that are common to all cultures
Cultural Universals
wealth of cultural elements that has been passed down over generations
Explain the difference between Cluster, Linear, and Grid Settlements.
- linear settlements communities grouped along the length of a resource
- cluster settlements communities grouped around or at the center of a resource
- grid settlements communities that are laid out according to a network of transportation routes
Name a place with a high population density and a place with a low population density
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What are some of the Pros and Cons of Fracking?
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Define Social Institutions and name at least 3.
organized patterns of belief and behavior that focus on meeting societal needs.
1. Religion
2. Family
3. Education