Chapter 6: The Cultural Geography of the United States and Canada: Section 1: Population Patterns Flashcards
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Immigration
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The movement of people into one country from another.
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Native American
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North America’s first immigrants probably moved into the region from Asia thousands of years ago.
3
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Sunbelt
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The countries fastest growing area’s and is known for its mild climate.
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Urbanization
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The concentration of population in cities.
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Metropolitan Area
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Includes a city with a population of at least 50,000.
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Suburb
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Outlying communities.
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Megalopolis
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A chain of closely linked metropolis areas.
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Mobility
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The freedom to move from place to place.
