Culture
Populations
Settlements
Environment Interactions
Other
100

a set of beliefs, values, & practices a group of people have in common

culture

100
The total number of people in a given area

population

100

any place where a community is established

settlement

100

process in which farmers cut down trees & plants, then burn them to clear land for farming

slash - and - burn agriculture 

100

An activity or behavior in which people often take part

culture trait

200

an area in which people have many shared culture traits

culture region

200

What region of the United States in most densely populated?

the Northeast

200

includes cities & the surrounding area

urban

200

Involves carving steps into steep hills to create flat land for farming

terraced farming

200

A culture trait here is dancing the Samba at festivals

Brazil

300

a group of people who share common culture & ancestry

ethnic group

300

a measure of the number of people living in an area (how crowded a place is)

population density

300

includes the areas found outside of cities

rural

300

What farming process is used in dry regions of the United States to water and produce successful cross 

center-pivot irrigation

300

How did Henry Ford improve the auto industry?

he used the moving assembly line

400

The spread of culture traits from one region to another

cultural diffusion

400

Why has the world's population increased rapidly in the last 200 years?

improved food production

better healthcare

400

How did Singapore become a wealthy nation?

it is located along an important trade route

400

Explain DEFORESTATION

provide 1 example of how it affects the environment

the clearing of trees

increases global warming OR causes loss of habitats

400

A culture trait here is scooping food with fingers or a piece of bread

Ethiopia

500

List the 5 Social Institutions related to culture

family

government

economy

education

religion

500
Name at least 3 reasons people migrate

war

lack of jobs

farmland

opportunities

religious freedom

climate

500

Explain 3 importances of modern cities

provide government services

provide educational opportunities

centers of commerce & trade

500

Name 3 ways humans interact with the environment

farming

prepare for natural hazards

use resources

500

Explain desertification.

Provide 1 example of how it affects the environment.

spread of desert like conditions

damages soil OR leads to food shortages