CRT1 Flashcards
What is the Equator
an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles,
What is the Prime Meridian
the line of 0° longitude, the starting point for measuring distance both east and west around Earth
What is longitude
the measurement east or west of the prime meridian
What is Latitude
the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator.
What is Cultural Trait
units of transmission that permit diffusion and create traditions
What is Cultural Diversity
the quality of diverse or different cultures
What is Cultural Diffusion
the spreading out and merging of pieces from different cultures
What is Ethnic Group
of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background.
what is Monotheistic
relating to or characterized by the belief that there is only one God.
What is Atheistic
a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods
What is Christianity
the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus
What is Constitutional Monarchy
system of government in which a monarch (see monarchy) shares power with a constitutionally organized government
What is Absolute Monarchy
A state over which a sole monarch has absolute and unlimited power
What is Dictatorship
form of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute power without effective constitutional limitations
What is a Mixed Market
It is when the people and the government share power
What is a Primary part in the Level of Industry
Is getting the raw materials
What is the secondary Level of Industry
Is when you make the product
What is the Tertiary Level of Industry
When you buy or sell the product
What is a polder
a tract of low land (as in the Netherlands) reclaimed from a body of water (such as the sea)
What is NATO
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What is the European Union
a unique partnership between 27 European countries, known as Member States, or EU countries
What is North Sea Oil
North Sea oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons, comprising liquid petroleum and natural gas, produced from petroleum reservoirs beneath the North Sea.
