Human Environment Interaction (HEI)
What is the term for how humans change their environment to suit their needs?
Modification
What is a traditional economy?
An economy based on customs, traditions, and beliefs.
What is the primary sector?
The sector involved in extraction of raw materials.
Where did Buddhism originate?
India
What is a democracy?
A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
How do humans adapt to their environment?
Through adaptation, such as changing clothing or housing styles.
What characterizes a command economy?
The government makes all economic decisions.
Define the secondary sector.
Industries that produce a finished, usable product.
What is a central idea of Christianity?
The belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
Define theocracy.
A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.
What does the term "dependence" refer to in human-environment interaction?
Humans depending on the environment for resources like water, food, and shelter.
Describe a free market economy.
An economy where prices and production are controlled by private owners for profit.
What is the tertiary sector?
The service industry.
Name a key concept of Hinduism.
Dharma and karma.
What is a dictatorship?
A government ruled by a single leader with absolute power.
Give an example of how humans modify their environment.
Building Dams or roads
What is a mixed economy?
A system combining private and public enterprise. Government holds some power, usually, giving less choice to the citizens about their economic decisions, but not as extreme as a command economy.
What is the quaternary sector?
Knowledge-based services like information technology, research, and development.
Which religion is known for its concept of monotheism and the Torah?
Judaism
Describe a totalitarian government.
A centralized government that does not tolerate differing opinions and exercises dictatorial control.
What is a key question to ask when analyzing human-environment interaction?
How do humans impact the environment and how does the environment impact humans?
How do economic systems differ in terms of government control?
Command economies have high government control, while free market economies have little to none.
Differentiate between subsistence and commercial farming.
Subsistence farming is for local consumption; commercial farming is for sale in the market.
What is Islam's holy scripture?
The Quran
What is a monarchy?
A form of government with a monarch at the head. Usually passes through royal families.