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What statistic would be most relevant to determine the standard of living in a region?
What statistic would be most relevant to determine the standard of living in a region?
What characterizes a theocracy?
What characterizes a theocracy?
Which best defines push factors in migration?
Which best defines push factors in migration?
What is an example of a formal region?
What is an example of a formal region?
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What defines a stateless nation?
What defines a stateless nation?
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Which stages of population pyramids would indicate a growing population?
Which stages of population pyramids would indicate a growing population?
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What distinguishes a political map from a physical map?
What distinguishes a political map from a physical map?
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Which of the following correctly defines polytheistic religions?
Which of the following correctly defines polytheistic religions?
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What is the main characteristic of subsistence farming?
What is the main characteristic of subsistence farming?
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Which statement best defines globalization?
Which statement best defines globalization?
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What is the primary focus of the tertiary economic sector?
What is the primary focus of the tertiary economic sector?
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What is the dependency ratio primarily concerned with?
What is the dependency ratio primarily concerned with?
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Which of the following best describes a quinary economic sector?
Which of the following best describes a quinary economic sector?
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Renewable Resources
- Resources that can be replenished naturally over a relatively short period
- Examples include solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric power
Non-Renewable Resources
- Resources that are not replenished naturally or take a very long time to replenish
- Examples include oil, natural gas, coal, and minerals
Inexhaustible Resources
- Resources that are constantly replenished and are not depleted by human use
- Examples include solar energy, wind energy, and geothermal energy
Population Pyramids
- Visual representations of a population's age and sex distribution
- Allow for analysis of population growth trends, dependency ratios, and challenges related to development stage
- Four examples provided (Countries A, B, C, and D)
Stages of Population Pyramids
- Stages with different growth patterns can be observed
- Stages with high or low birth rate
- Growing population: Pyramids with wide bases in younger age groups, indicating higher birth rates
- Declining population: Pyramids with narrower bases, indicating lower birth rates or fertility rates
Population Pyramid Inferences
- Number of people of all ages and sexes
- Level of development
- Dependency ratio: proportion of the population that relies on the working population. Young and elderly might be high or low
- Challenges present or future
Cultural Hearth
- Original source area from which ideas, beliefs, and practices originate and diffuse to other areas
- An example of cultural hearth is the Fertile Crescent
Cultural Diffusion
- The spread of cultural traits from one area to another
- Examples are the spread of Buddhism or Christianity to new areas.
Latitude/Parallel Lines
- Imaginary lines that run east-to-west and measure distance north or south of the equator
- Measured in degrees
Longitude/Meridian Lines
- Imaginary lines that run north-to-south and measure distance east or west of the prime meridian
- Measured in degrees
Map Types
- Political maps: show boundaries and political divisions
- Physical maps: show landforms and elevation changes
- Thematic maps: display data and information over geographic areas
Cartograms
- Geographic maps where the size of a country is distorted to reflect a specific characteristic like population density
Areas with High Population
- Typically found near water sources like rivers, and coasts
- Fertile plains and valleys contribute to higher populations.
GPS
- Acronym for Global Positioning System
- System of satellites that determine precise locations
Rural vs. Urban Life (Cultural Aspects)
- Rural areas often have close-knit communities, strong traditional values, and agriculture as the main source of income, while urban areas are more diverse, dynamic, and have many different cultures
Polytheistic
- Belief in more than one god
Monotheistic
- Belief in one god
Animistic
- Belief that spirits inhabit natural objects and phenomena
Enculturation
- Process of learning the culture of one's society
Religion Tables for Different Regions
- Table with different column headers that show religions, holy books, origins, founders etc.
Global Religion Distribution- Map
- Shows distribution of religions around the world through colors and legends
Latitude and Climate
- Latitude influences climate patterns, determining temperature and precipitation
Globalization
- Process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide.
- Resistance to globalization stems from concerns about cultural homogenization, economic inequality, and environmental degradation.
Subsistence Farming
- Type of farming where crops are grown primarily for family consumption
Commercial Farming
- Type of farming where crops are grown primarily for sale in markets and for profit
Free Market Economy
- An economy with free market trade
- Usually associated with democracy
Mixed Economy
- Combines free market and government intervention
Command Economy
- Economy where the government controls all facets of production, consumption, and distribution
Primary Economic Sector
- Sector involves extracting raw materials from the earth
- Example activities include agriculture, mining, and fishing
Secondary Economic Sector
- Sector processes and transforms raw materials
- Factory production, manufacturing, and construction come under this sector
Tertiary Economic Sector
- Sector involves providing services
- Includes retail, education, healthcare, and hospitality
Quaternary Economic Sector
- Sector involves processing and managing information
- Includes research and development, education, and information technology
Quinary Economic Sector
- Sector involves high-level decision-making
- Includes top executives, government officials, and scientists
Israel/Palestine History
- A summary of the regional history from religious and political perspectives
- Identifying significant locations and historical events
- Historical contexts and territories
Choke Point/Strategic Waterway in Southwest Asia
- A specific area (such as the Strait of Hormuz) is important for global trade and strategic military positioning because of its location relative to the world's oil supplies.
Zionism
- Jewish nationalism and the desire to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine
Standard of Living
- Statistic that gives an indication of economic well-being and quality of life
LDC, NIC, MDC
- Categories based on the level of economic development and industrialization
Total Fertility Rate
- Average number of children born per woman in a population.
Immigrant
- Person who moves to a new country with the intention to live there
Emigrant
- Person who moves permanently out of a country
Refugee
- Person who has been forced to leave their country due to war or persecution
Internally Displaced Person (IDP)
- Person who has been forced to leave their home but remains within their country of origin
Pull Factors
- Factors that attract people to a place
- Examples include job opportunities, better living conditions, or education
- Represented as a statistic in this context such as income
Push Factors
- Factors that drive people away from a place.
Asylum Seeker
- Person who is seeking protection or refuge in a new country
Formal Region
- A region defined by shared characteristics like climate, landforms, or political boundaries
- Examples of characteristics include language or other factors
Functional Region
- A region defined by the interactions and connections between places
- Examples include transportation systems or service areas
Perceptual Region
- A region defined by people's perceptions, understandings, and feelings associated with an area
Anatolian, Sinai, Arabian Peninsulas
- Geographical regions
Absolute Monarchy
- Government where power is held by a monarch
- Power is usually inherited and is unconstrained
Presidential Democracy
- Government characterized by an elected president who heads the executive branch
Parliamentary Democracy
- Government where the executive branch is accountable to a parliament
Dictatorship
- Government led by a single powerful individual who uses considerable military and police power to suppress opposition
Theocracy
- Government ruled by religious leaders
Absolute and Relative Location
- Absolute location: precise coordinates identified using latitude and longitude
- Relative location: location compared to another location
Human Environment Interaction
- Modification: change in the physical environment by humans
- Adaptation: people adjusting to their surroundings
- Dependency: relying on the environment for resources
Majority Population Location in Egypt
- Factors behind population concentration in certain areas are often related to access to water, arable land, and other resources
Nation
- Group of people with a shared culture, history, and sense of identity
State
- Political entity with defined borders and a government
Nation-State
- State that exists within a specific geographical space and has an ethnicity that defines its population
Stateless Nation
- Ethnic or national group that does not have its own state
Commodity Dependency
- Country or region relies heavily on exporting certain goods, leading to economic vulnerability to changes in global markets.
- Countries that rely too heavily on one type of commodity could have vulnerability issues
Brain Drain
- Emigration of highly skilled or educated people from one region or country to another in search of better opportunities
Standard of Living & Quality of Life
- Standard of living refers to economic prosperity of a society. Quality of life includes socio-economic factors along with life expectancy, personal freedom and environmental considerations
Human Development Index (HDI)
- Measure of human development, taking into account health indicators such as life expectancy, and education along with quality of life and economic factor
Cold War
- A period marked by geopolitical tension between the US and the Soviet Union
- This Cold War period resulted in proxy conflicts, arms races, and ideological competition
Supranational Organization
- Organization comprised of several nations, with the ability to make decisions
- Examples include the European Union, NATO, and the UN
Total Fertility Rates and Country Development
- Relationship between the high total fertility rate and level of economic development
- Lower the total fertility rate, usually correlates with higher level of economic development
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