Global Studies Test Review Flashcards

1
Q

Etiquette

A

the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.

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2
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Arable

A

suitable for growing crops

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3
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Elevation

A

height above sea level

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4
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tetonic plates

A

undersurface plates that shift and causes earthquakes and moves in 4 directions

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5
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topographic map

A

A map that shows the surface features of an area.

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6
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Physical Map

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A map that shows mountains, hills, plains, rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.

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7
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Population Density

A

A measurement of the number of people per given unit of land

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8
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populaton distribution

A

descriptions of locations on the Earth’s surface where individuals or groups (depending on the scale) live

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9
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densley populated

A

a lot of people in a given area

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10
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sparsley populated

A

few people in an area

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11
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phyiological density

A

The number of people per unit of area of arable land, which is land suitable for agriculture.

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12
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human footprint

A

the impact we have on our planet

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13
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Government

A

the ruling authority for a community

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14
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Direct Democracy

A

Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly.

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15
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Representative Democracy

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A system of government in which citizens elect representatives, or leaders, to make decisions about the laws for all the people.

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16
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Dictatorship

A

A form of government in which the leader has absolute power and authority.

17
Q

constituent

A

A voter

18
Q

coup

A

the violent overthrow of a government by a small group; a victorious accomplishment

19
Q

DMZ (demilitarized zone)

A

2.5 mile stretch between NK and SK where both countries agreed to place no soldiers or weapons

20
Q

4 main islands of Japan

A

Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku

21
Q

Why do earthquakes happen?

A

Pressure builds up within crust.
Pressure reaches threshold.
Energy is released as an earthquake.

22
Q

How are mountains formed?

A

Plates push up together and fold/buckle

23
Q

First leader of South Korea

A

Rhee Syng-man

24
Q

How long is the DMZ

A

150 miles long 2.2 miles wide

25
Q

Which American president helped Negotiate the terms to the Korean Armistice agreement

A

President Eisenhower