a set of beliefs, values, & practices a group of people have in common
culture
population
any place where a community is established
settlement
process in which farmers cut down trees & plants, then burn them to clear land for farming
slash - and - burn agriculture
An activity or behavior in which people often take part
culture trait
an area in which people have many shared culture traits
culture region
What region of the United States in most densely populated?
the Northeast
includes cities & the surrounding area
urban
Involves carving steps into steep hills to create flat land for farming
terraced farming
A culture trait here is dancing the Samba at festivals
Brazil
a group of people who share common culture & ancestry
ethnic group
a measure of the number of people living in an area (how crowded a place is)
population density
includes the areas found outside of cities
rural
What farming process is used in dry regions of the United States to water and produce successful cross
center-pivot irrigation
How did Henry Ford improve the auto industry?
he used the moving assembly line
The spread of culture traits from one region to another
cultural diffusion
Why has the world's population increased rapidly in the last 200 years?
improved food production
better healthcare
How did Singapore become a wealthy nation?
it is located along an important trade route
Explain DEFORESTATION
provide 1 example of how it affects the environment
the clearing of trees
increases global warming OR causes loss of habitats
A culture trait here is scooping food with fingers or a piece of bread
Ethiopia
List the 5 Social Institutions related to culture
family
government
economy
education
religion
war
lack of jobs
farmland
opportunities
religious freedom
climate
Explain 3 importances of modern cities
provide government services
provide educational opportunities
centers of commerce & trade
Name 3 ways humans interact with the environment
farming
prepare for natural hazards
use resources
Explain desertification.
Provide 1 example of how it affects the environment.
spread of desert like conditions
damages soil OR leads to food shortages