Geography: Exam #1 Flashcards
What would a human geographer study?
People, communities, and landscape
What is studied in the field of social science?
Social Science
What would be an example of a scientific question a geographer might ask?
What caused the Rocky Mountains to form?
The Rocky Mountains are a region defined by what?
Physical characteristics
What is an essential element that deals with applying geography?
The Uses if Geography.
Why is Feb. 29 added to our calendar?
To add for a fraction of a day
When it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere, what is it in the Northern Hemisphere?
Winter
What are the states of water?
Solid, liquid, and gas
What are the layers of the Earth’s crust?
Inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust
What can cause rocks to break down into smaller pieces?
Weathering etc.
What happened when an environment changes?
It can cause a species to die out and become extinct
How can we conserve minerals?
Recycling
What is an ethnic group?
A group of people who share a common culture.
What is a crier region?
An area where many people share the same culture trait.
Where does the auto industry get its parts?
All around the world.
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of culture traits from one region to another.
What is the purpose if humanitarian organizations?
To give medical attention, aid to refugees and people who left their homes.
What are most of the mountains in the cascades actually?
Dormant Volcanoes
What are some examples of popular culture?
American movies, television, and sports
What does the deposit of silt do?
Helps crops grow
What did the discovery of gold in California lead to?
10s to 1000s of people moving there.
What was the first military action the U.S. Took after the September 11 attacks?
They sent forced to Afghanistan.
Why does Canada have such a cold climate?
Because of its Northern location.
Which part of Canada contains most of its mineral deposits?
The Canadian Sheild
How did the building of the transcontinental railroad help Canada?
By linking Canada to Eastern provinces.
What is southern Ontario’s economy based on?
Agriculture
How did the British divide Canada?
Into upper and lower Canada.
Which happened first: the French and Indian war -or- the Vikings abandoning their settlements in Newfoundland?
The Vikings abandoning their settlements in Newfoundland.
That attracts visitors to western Alberta and eastern British Columbia?
The Canadian Rockies.
What do people of Nunavut want?
Their own distinct culture and government.
What is mined in Canada?
Titanium, zinc, and gold.
Why do mist people in El Salvador live in poverty?
A few rich people own most of the land.
Why is the economic development of Central America so limited?
It has few energy resources.
What is the poorest country in the Americas?
Haiti.
What have much of the savanna area on the Pacific coast been converted to?
Plantations and ranches.
How could armed struggle in Central America been prevented?
Decrease in ??????? Of foreign countries
How would you describe the physical geography of Northern Europe?
Changes drastically in different locations.
How did the Industrial Revolution help the United Kingdom?
It helped them build a large empire.
What do all of the Scandinavian countries have in common?
Strong economies and high standards of living.
How might other countries of the worldview Scandinavia?
They might want to copy Scandinavia’s success.
What city in England lies on the Irish Sea?
Liver Pool
What process uses long hoses with huge rotating wheels?
Irrigation.
Why did delegates from the states meet in Philadelphia in1787?
To create the U.S. Constitution.
Other than English, what is the most widely spoken language in the United States?
Spanish
What is the highest mountain in North America?
Mt. Mckinley.
What is a megalopolis?
A string of long cities that have grown together
Who where the first Canadians?
Indians and Inuits.
What do the islands of the Caribbean make up?q
Archipelago.
How are the seasons determined in most of Central America?
By rainfall.
What is the most important food crop of many of Central American economies?
Bananas
What is the most populous country in Central America?
Guatemala.
What industry has grown tremendously in the Dominican Republic in recent years?
Tourism.
What causes the prevailing winds to curve east or west?
The Earth’s rotation, and the Coriolis effect.
What can dams produce?
Hydroelectric-power
What type of energy can wind turbines create?
Electricity
What wear the first western settlers called?
Pioneers
Who were brought to the colonies to work on the plantations?
African slaves
What happens if citizens do not participate in a democratic fgovernment?
The democratic system suffers.
What are the numbers of religious celebrations in the U.S. An example of?
Diversity
What are two important industries in Oregon and Washington?
Forestry and fishing.
