chap 6 ss Flashcards
region
an area defined by similar characteristics that is different or separate from other areas in some way
landform
the shape, form or nature of physical features on Earth’s surface.
rainforests
tropical woodland with high annual rainfall
borax
white mineral found in some alkaline salt deposits
climate
long term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions
population
amount of people living in an area
population density
number of people who live in a certain size area
birth rate
how many babies are born in a particular place during a particular time.
ethnicity
belonging to a group of people connected by language, heritage, religion and customs
culture
learned behavior of people
economics
the set of principles by which a society organizes the ownership, allocation and use of resources
Gross domestic product
total value of goods and services produced in a year
GDP per capita-
GDP per person, typically an indicator of income
agricultural products
Products produced in the farming industry
Plateau
elevated area of land with a flat surface
