Chapter 4 Flashcards
Culture
Set of beliefs values and practices group or communities has in common
Culture trait
Activity or behavior that people take part in
Culture region
Area in which people have many shared cultures
Ethnic group
Group of people who share common ancestors and culture
Cultural diversity
The state of having a variety of cultures
Population
Total # of people in a given region
Population density
Measure of number of people living in a given area
Birth rate
The actual number of births per year
Migration
The process of moving from one place to another
Democracy
Government where people Elect leaders
Communism
When the government owns all land and many aspects of life
Market economy
System based on private ownership, free trade, and competition
Command economy
System where the government makes all central decisions
Gross domestic product (GDP)
The value of all goods and services produced within a year
Developed countries
Countries with strong economies and high quality life
