Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources Quiz

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