Chapter 6 vocab words Flashcards
an area defined by a similar characteristic that is different or separate from other areas in some ways
Regions
refers to the shape, form, or nature of physical features on earths surface examples of landforms found on earth are mountains, rivers, plains, hills, deserts, and plateaus
Landform
tropical woodlands with annual rainfall
Rain Forests
white mineral found in some alkaline salt deposits
borax
an area of relatively high ground
Plateau
includes long-term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions
Climate
people who live in a area
Population
describes the number of people who live in a certain size area
Population Density
describes how many babies are born in a particular place during a particular time
Birth Rate
belonging to a group of people connected by language, heritage, religion, and customs
Ethnicity
the learned behavior of a group of people
Culture
a very important factor in defining a region
Economics
measures the quality of life people have
Standard of Living
GDP per person, typically an indicator of income
GDP per capita
total value of goods and services produced in a year
Gross Domestic Product
products that come from farms for example wheat, corn, lettuce, or tomatoes
Agricultural Products
