Human Geography Concepts

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What primary factor distinguishes human geography from physical geography?

  • The focus on natural landforms.
  • The study of human activities and their relationship to Earth's surface. (correct)
  • The reliance on quantitative data.
  • The use of advanced mapping technologies.

Which of the following describes the concept of 'sense of place' in human geography?

  • The statistical analysis of population density.
  • The objective measurement of a location's physical attributes.
  • The emotional and subjective attachment people have to a specific location. (correct)
  • The economic value of a particular geographic area.

What is the main focus of population geography?

  • Analyzing the genetic diversity of different ethnic groups.
  • Examining the political systems of various countries.
  • Investigating the impact of climate change on agricultural yields.
  • Studying the spatial distribution, composition, migration, and growth of populations. (correct)

Which concept in human geography explains how the distance between two places affects the level of interaction between them?

<p>Distance decay. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Globalization has MOST directly resulted in which of the following?

<p>Greater interconnectedness and interdependence of countries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of urban geography primarily concerned with?

<p>Understanding the spatial organization and development of cities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Gini coefficient measure in the context of economic geography?

<p>The level of income inequality within a population. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a 'world city' according to human geography?

<p>A significant role in global economic and cultural systems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is likely to happen during cultural diffusion?

<p>Cultural traits spread from one place to another. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of regional planning in human geography?

<p>To manage and develop regions in a sustainable and equitable manner. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Human Geography

The study of people and their relationship with places. Explores the spatial organization of human activities and people's relationships with their environment.

Population

The total number of people inhabiting a specific area.

Density

The frequency with which something exists or occurs within a defined area.

Distribution

The pattern of human settlements in a region.

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Crude Birth Rate (CBR)

The number of live births per 1,000 people in a year.

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Crude Death Rate (CDR)

The number of deaths per 1,000 people in a year.

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Natural Increase Rate (NIR)

The percentage by which a population grows in a year, excluding migration.

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Life Expectancy

The average number of years a newborn is expected to live if current mortality rates continue.

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Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)

The number of children who die before their first birthday per 1,000 live births.

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Population Pyramid

A bar graph that displays the distribution of a population by age and gender.

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