important geography stuff Flashcards
It shows physical features and earths surface
physical map
what are the 2 external forces shaping the earth?
erosion and weathering
what is the difference between erosion and weathering?
weathering- the process that breaks down rocks
erosion- the wearing away of earths surface
a continuous circulation between the atmosphere, the oceans, and the earth
the water cycle
mountains can influence climate through what
rain shadow
the condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place
weather
what factors affect climate?
the sun, atmospheric pressure, wind, latitude, topography, and ocean currents
what is population density?
the average number of people per square mile
what is a push factor
causes people to leave a location
ex: weather (hurricanes, tornados, floods)
what is a pull factor
attracts people to a new location
ex: new jobs
command economy
economy where the government decide what to produce, where to sell it, and for how much
traditional economy
economy where people make goods for family (no exchange of money)
market economy
economy where people freely choose what to buy and sell
what is a developed country
a country with a high literacy rate, high GMP, and high per capita income
what are the 7 continents
-North America
-South America
-Africa
-Europe
-Asia
-Australia
-Antarctica
