Landforms
Population
Culture
Vocab
100

A landform made of salt water that makes up most of Earth's landmass. 

Ocean

100

What is the current world population (in billions)

8.2 Billion People

100

Are all cultures the same?

No, there are thousands of cultures throughout the world with their own unique attributes

100

The number of children born each year for every 1,000 people

Birth Rate

200

The area between two mountains

Valley

200

How would you describe the recent changes in global population levels?

Population is increasing very rapidly
200

What is an ethnic group?

A group of people that shares a culture.

200

The number of deaths per year for every 1,000 people

Death Rate

300

A small-medium sized landform surrounded on all sides by water

Islands

300

What problems might be caused by the recent trends in population growth

Overpopulation, climate change, lack of resources, lack of infrastructure, etc

300

What are the different aspects of culture?

Language, religion, art forms, history, daily life/hobbies

300

Manmade structures that make resources easier to access

Infrastructure

400

A landform that rises significantly above the surrounding area, with steep sides, a sharp peak, and a distinct climate

Mountains

400

What is population density?

The total population divided by the total land area/The amount of people in a given area.

400

Why is language such an important aspect dividing ethnic groups?

When you can understand each other, you can share info, tell stories, and grow closer as people

400

Things in nature that people need or can use.

Resources

500

A very dry, arid landscape that gets no more than 25 centimeters (10 inches) of precipitation a year. 

Desert

500

What sorts of landforms typically have the highest population density?

Landforms with ready access to resources such as food, water, building materials, etc. (Rivers, Valleys, Coastline, etc)

500

What makes America unique culturally?

There are so many different types of cultures present right here in America, and they create a unique blend. Most other places don't have this.

500

The way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs.

Culture