Basic Geography C-D Flashcards
cultural trait
idea or way of doing things that is common in a certain culture
culture
beliefs, customs, practices, and behavior of a particular nation or group of people
culture region
area in which a single culture or cultural trait is dominant
Doaism
a philosophy of following the Dao, that is, the natural way of the universe
death rate
number of deaths per 1,000 people in a year
deciduous tree
tree that loses its leaves in the fall
degree
unit that measures angles
deforestation
the loss of forest cover in a region that results from the trees in a forest being destroyed faster than they can grow back
delta
a flat plain formed on the seabed where a river deposits material over many years
demand
desire for a particular good or service
democracy
form of government in which citizens hold political power
demographer
scientists who study human populations
demonstration
a public display of group opinion, often a rally or march
deportation
being sent back to one’s home country
deposition
process of depositing material eroded and carried by water, ice, or wind
desalination
removal of salt from deawater
desertification
the change when arable land dries out and becomes desert
developed country
country with a strong economy and a high quality of life
developing country
country with a less-productive economy and a lower quality of life
development
country’s economic growth and quality of life
dictator
leader with complete control over government
diplomacy
managing communication and relationships between countries
direct democracy
government in which citizens take part in the day-to-day affairs of government
disposable income
money left after taxes are paid
distortion
loss of accuracy
diversity
cultural variety
drought
long period of extremely dry weather
Druze
a person who follows a religion related to Islam
dynasty
a series of rulers from the same family
