What line runs from North to South through Greenwich England?
Prime Meridian
100
How far is the Earth from the Sun?
About 93 million miles.
100
Which climate region is Delaware a part of?
Mix/on the border: humid continental/humid subtropical
(Mid-Latitude)
100
What is globalization?
The world is "getting smaller" thanks to increased communications, trade, technology, and travel.
100
How many people are alive today?
7.3 Billion
200
35° N, 74° W is an example of what type of location?
Absolute
200
Why do we have seasons?
The earth rotates on a tilted axis (23.5°), and different areas of the planet receive different amounts of direct sunlight at different times throughout the year.
200
What is a formal region? Give an example.
Defined, easily identifiable boundaries. (DE)
200
Which religion has the most followers? The second most?
Christianity (2.4B); Islam (1.5B)
200
Which continents will likely have the smallest populations at the end of the 21st century? The largest?
Americas/Europe smallest; Africa/Asia largest.
300
Places have both ____ and _____ characteristics.
human; physical
300
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Weather: day to day
Climate: long term (30 year +) trends in temp/precipitation
300
What is a functional region? Give an example.
Defined by its connections to a core or center. (Philadelphia suburbs)
300
What is culture? Give three elements of culture.
A way of life, includes: beliefs, values, customs, traditions, food, religion, clothing, etc.
300
How have humans contributed to climate change?
Air pollution from factories, cars, etc., -> increased greenhouse effect
Overuse of water for agriculture and raising livestock, -> drought
Water pollution from fertilizer/pesticide runoff, -> land and water damage
400
The ___ of a place is determined by its connections to the surrounding area, while the ___ of a place describes its location.
situation; site
400
How many regions of the world are there?
It depends on how you define a region.
400
Name and define two landforms.
(many answers)
400
What is cultural diffusion? Explain two methods.
Movement of cultural elements -
direct: proximity
indirect: middleman
forced: takeover
400
Do we need to be worried about overpopulation? Explain? What do we need to be concerned about and pay attention to?
No, because it will level off around 11 billion, but we have to be careful about how we manage our resources including food/water.
500
Describe the relative location of our school.
(many answers)
500
What is a biome?
Plant and animal life occupying a region; influenced by climate. Ex: grassland
500
What is a vernacular/perceptual region? Give an example (other than "the South")
Defined by how people describe or perceive the region - can change from person to person. (the midwest)
500
Explain the migration crisis in Syria.
Civil war -> over 4 million people affected -> mass migration/movement -> political opposition in many countries -> Germany taking in majority of EU's asylum applicants
500
Explain the urbanization process underway in China. What are the problems that many people are dealing with?
Poorly constructed cities, environmentally harmful construction and pollution, overcrowding, poverty, and lack of job availability.