Political
The name of the group of nations in Europe that joined forthe mutual advantage of economic integration
European Union
When farmers grow crops to meet the needs of themselves and their families
Subsistence Agriculture
Three main factors that encourage population settlement
The name of the region that borders the Pacific Ocean which sees large quantities of volcanoes and earthquakes due to tectonic plate activity
Ring of Fire
circumstances that compel individuals to leave their home country or region, often due to negative conditions or lack of opportunities.
Push factors
the international organization founded after World War II committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights
__________ eliminated barriers for trade and investment between Canada, Mexico, and U.S.
NAFTA
North American Free Trade Agreement
Which landform contributes the most to cultural divergence?
mountains
Name this climate
- low rainfall
- limited vegetation
- soil degradation
Desert Climate (arid)
What are the characteristics of a highly developed nation? (death rate, etc.)
low birth rate
low death rate
high literacy rate
A system of government in which leaders rule with the consent of the citizens
democracy
The increasing interconnectedness and integration of different countries and regions of the world. This process is driven by factors like reduced trade barriers, advances in transportation, and technology.
Globalization
a flat expanse of land that generally does not change much in elevation, and is primarily treeless found in the middle of continents
Plains
The __________ canal is a man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea and sees over 22,000 ships a year.
Suez
the name of the major trade route that linked East Asia with the Mediterranean and resulted in a cultural exchange
Silk Road
the type of political government that uses religion as its source for lawmaking; divinely guided
Theocracy
The process of removing salts and minerals from water, making it suitable for drinking, irrigation, or industrial use
What is desalination?
polders
Divides the country Russia into two continents
Ural Mountains
lower death rate than birth rate
artificial drawing of national boundaries
partitioning ethnic groups across newly formed states
the imposition of European political systems and languages.
Describe each sector of economic development
Primary -
Secondary -
Tertiary -
Quarternary -
Primary - agriculture
Secondary - manufacturing
Tertiary - Services
Quarternary - Research
Which continent has no deserts?
Europe
Name the 5 factors that affect climate
Wind, ocean, elevation, topography, latitude
War