Midterms Flashcards
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Essay Points
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how might humans affect their environ & vice versa
envrion -> human:
- drought
- earthquakes
- floods
- hurricanes
- landslides
- space weather - refers to sun & space. could damage critical infrastructure i.e. electric grid
- thunderstorms
- tornadoes
- tsunamis
- volcanoes
- wildfires
- winter storms
humans -> environ:
- water
- tankers & offshore rigs can cause oil spills
- industries may dump chemical waste tht enters & pollutes the water supply
- feritlizers & pesticides from farms can seep into groundwater & cause harm
- untreated sewage
- land
- chemical waste poisons fertile topsoil
- solid waste is dumped in landfills
- radioactive waste from nuclear power plants & toxic runoff from chemical processing plants
- deforestation
- overplowing, etc.
- air
- burning of fossil fuels by industries & vehicles -> smog
- acidic chemicals in air pollution combine w/ precipitation to form acid rain
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6 purposes of gov’t
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form a more perfect Union
establish Justice
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
secure the blessings of liberty
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form a more perfect Union
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to form a country tht is btr than other countries in existence & a true union of the states
any action taken by the gov’t has to be done for the good of the nation.
accept losses and learn from them
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establish Justice
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to establish a just society; mostly Judicial Branch
“fair” doesn’t always mean “equal” - means what u deserve (segregation = “equal” but not fair)
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insure domestic Tranquility
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maintain a peaceful/lawful/orderly society
peace @ home
police, firefighters (police have limits, too)
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provide for the common defence
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to protect its citizens & sovereignty against hostile enemies
marines, navy(sea), army(land), ari force(pretty new but very good), coast guard(drug trafficking, search & rescue, illegal immigrants, boat licenses)
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Why is the National Guard not really national?
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most of the time, under the control of individual states, w/ the state governor acting as commander in chief
however, prez can activitate the National Guard and place it under federal control
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promote the general welfare
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raise the wellbeing of the general population
(Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, welfare checks, Obamacare)
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secure the Blessings of Liberty
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gift of being able to choose
even free to break the law, altho u’ll be punished
passed on by the gov’t, parents, teachers, rep’s, leaders of any industry
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4 characteristics of states
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territory (definable boundaries)
gov’t (system of order)
population (significant amount)
sovereignty (supreme & absolute power in its own territory)
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y r the 50 states not actually states?
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don’t have sovereignty.
federal gov’t supreme over state gov’t
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4 origins of the state
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Force Theory
Evolutionary Theory
Divine Right Theory
Social Contract Theory
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Force Theory
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1 person/group claimed an area & forced all w/in it 2 submit
based on physical prowess
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Evolutionary Theory
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developed out of primitive family
1 head person = gov’t
family → network of related families(clan) → tribe → tribe w/ agriculture & not nomadic → state
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what 2 theories of the origin of the state could merge together?
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force & evolutionary cuz both use physical power
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Divine Right Theory
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widely acceptedi n much of WEstern world
15-18th centuries
state created by God, who had given royal ppl a “divine” right 2 rule
disobeying = moral sin & treason
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more common form of “divine right”
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chosen by God to rule
Europe, China, Japan
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rare form of “divine right”
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ruler = god
Alexander the Great
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Social Contract Theory
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ppl w/in a given area agreed 2 give up to the state as much power as was needed for all’s wellbeing
state exists only 2 serve the ppl
rulers & ruled agree to legitimate behavior
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what elements of the state does the social contract theory have?
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popular sovereignty
limited gov’t
individual rights
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pros of social contract theory
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security, civility, guaranteed certain freedoms
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cons of social contract theory
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loss of absolute freedom(autonomy), uncertainty of illegitimate leaders
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3 gov’t categories
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relationship b/w legisl & exec branches
distribution of power
who can participate
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relationship b/w legis & exec branches
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presidential or parliamentary
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presidential gov't
executive is elected outside of legis by populace
USA
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parliamentary gov't
Prime Minister elected from w/in legis
Parliament elects PM
UK
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distribution of power
unitary
federal
confederate
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unitary gov't
a single, central level as source of power
North Korea & UK
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federal gov't
national = supreme over local
USA (Article 6, Sec. 2 National Supremacy Clause)
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confederate gov't
local = supreme over national
loose alliance of states
Articles of Confederation, Confederate States of Am
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who can participate
dictatorship
democracy
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dictatorship gov't
@ least 1 person/entity
above the law
North Korea
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democracy
pure/direct -or- representative/republic
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pure/direct democracy
everyone votes on every issue
rare
Lord of the Flies
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representative/republic democracy
the populace elects ppl to go vote on every issue
USA
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5 foundations of democracy
fundamental worth of the individual
equality of all persons
majority rule & minority rights
necessity of compromise
individual freedom
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fundamental worth of the individual
everything a demo society does should be done w/in the limits of this concept
democracy serves the many who, as individual, together make up a society
one person = one vote
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equality of all person
everyone is equal:
- before the law
- in opportunity
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equal in opportunity
no person should be held back 4 any arbitrary reasons like race, color, religion, / gender
ppl should be free 2 develop themselves as fully as they possibly can
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majority rule & minority right
majority = usually right
democracy = trial & error - not looking for "right" answers but satisfactory solutions 2 public problems
majority rule can be abused, so restrained by minority rights (willing to listen, right to become majority)
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compromise
process of blending & adjusting competing views & interests in order 2 find the position most acceptable 2 the largest # of ppl
absolutely necessary for progress
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necessity of compromise
democracy puts individ. 1st AND insists each is equal - how else can ppl w/ so many diff opinions make public decisions?
few public decisions have only 2 sides, often several answers
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individual freedom
dem. can thrive only w/ individual freedom but can't insist on complete freedom 4 individ → anarchy
your right to choose, right or wrong, despite the consequenes guaranteed in a democracy
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Magna Carta
1215
against King John (son of King Richard the Lionheart)
trial by jury. due process of law. protection against arbitrary taking of life, liberty, or property. limited gov't
1st doc to limit power of a king
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due process of law
all legal proceedings will be fair & consistent & one will be given notice of the proceedings & an opportunity to be heard before the gov't acts to take away 1's life, liberty, or property
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Petition of Right
1628 during English Civil War
king can't imprison political critics w/out trial by jury; can't declare martial law during peacetime; nor require ppl 2 give gift, loan, tax, etc. w/out common consent of Parliament. quartering of soldiers. challenged divine right of kings. kings not above the law.
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martial law
rule by the military
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English Bill of Rights
1688. during Glorious/Bloodless Revolution
no standing army in peacetime unless by consent of Parliament. all Parliamentary elections = free. king can't suspend/execute laws w/out Parliamentary consent. levying $ for/to the crown is illegal. subj's can petition the king & prosecution for petition = illegal. right to fair & speedy trial. freedom from excessive bail & from cruel & unusual punishment.
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Thomas Hobbes
1588. influenced by English Civil War (which was bad)
Leviathan
gov't should be powerful cuz humans = inherently wicked/selfish.
w/out gov't life would be "brutish, nasty, & short"
benevolent monarchy = ideal gov't (altho monarchy could become bad)
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John Locke
1632. influenced by Glorious Revolution.
2 Treatises of Gov't
less gov't = ideal cuz humans r basically moral
respected Hobbes, just didn't agree w/ him
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3 types of ppl (John Locke)
materialist - Hobbes. life has only concrete meaning
idealist - Locke. life has hidden, special meaning
dualist - Rosseau. combo of both
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Jean Jacques Rosseau
1762.
Du Contract Social
"man = born free but is everywhere in chains"
believed France = beacon of light 4 gov't style
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materialistic & idealistic interpretations of Rosseau's quote
materialist - free of clothes, ability to survive
idealist - free of rules & shame
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Voltaire
1694-1778
France
wealthy family. disowned (they thought he was studying finance but actually philosophy)
champion of social justice (anti-classism)
"In praise of British Gov't" banished for life.
spread in lots of countries including France cuz young ppl told not 2 study Voltaire
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who did all of the social contract philosophers influence?
Thomas Jefferson
Hobbes - federal
Locke - life, liberty, equality, perfect Union
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6 principles of the constitution
popular sovereignty
limited gov't
separation of powers
checks & balances
judicial review
federalism
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popular sovereignty
everyone has a vote in creating something (such as a law)
the source of power in our country
1852 Kansas-Nebraska Act - let ppl vote on whether to be slave state/not.
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limited gov't
gov't is not all powerful
in democracy, no king. law is king. law = for people. ppl = source of power
rule of law
authority of gov't = adequate to needs of society but never overpowering
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separation of powers
make law (leg - Congress)
enforce law (exec - Prez)
interpret law (jud - Supreme Court)
power of king divided in 3
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checks & balances
how our gov't prevents branches from getting too powerful
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judicial branch checks
L - courts may declare acts of Congress to be unconsitutional
E - judges r free from exec control
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legislative branch checks
J - Congress creates lower courts, may remove judges thru impeachment
E - may override veto by 2/3 vote
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executive branch checks
J - prez appoints Supreme Court justices & other federal judges
L - prez may veto legislation & call special sessions
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judicial review
power to determine the constitutionality of laws AND actions
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federalism
division of power among a central gov't & several regional gov'ts
Article 6 Sec. 2 National Supremacy Clause
Federalism doesn't exist w/out local gov't (Amendment 10)
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Marbury vs. Madison
1803
courts r empowered to interpret the consitutionality of laws and actions'
madison refuses to step down
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Articles of Confederation
agreement ratified in 1781 by the 13 original states;
provided a legal symbol of their union by giving the central gov't no coercive power over the states or their citizens
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newest & oldest origin of states theories
newest: Social Contract
oldest: Divine Right
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royal colonies
crown rule
governor from source of power above --\> for US , from source below
pays taxes to the gov't
Virginia
all colonies were considered this type of colony by Americans in 1776
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charter colonies
self-rule
still had to follow a charter but had a lot of liberty --\> both have lesser parts involved that have rights
MA, CT, RI
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proprietary colonies
proprietors given land by king
owned & operated by proprietors
open minded
owner-operated (like our economy w/ businesses)
PA (William Penn from George I), Maryland
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what type of thing was the Glorious/Bloodless Revolution?
a peaceful transition of power
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rule of law
no one is above the law
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Constitution
each application for admission to the union requires this "plan for gov't" tht lays down the laws for the rulers & the ruled
a body of fundamental principles/established precedents according to which a state/other organization is acknowledged to be governed
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formal amendment process 4 methods
1) 2/3 Congress. 3/4 state legislatures. used 26x
2) 2/3 Congress, 3/4 state conventions. used 1x
3) 2/3 national convention, 3/4 state legislatures
4) 2/3 national convention. 3/4 state conventions
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informal amendment process
US Code of Titles Statutes
don't completely change laws (Ex: No Child Left Behind Act)
1) basic legislation by Congress
2) actions taken by Prez
3) decisions of supreme court (Marbury vs. Madison)
4) activities of political parties
5) custom
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basic legislation by Congress
Congress passes "statutes" that add details to existing Articles & Amendments
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executive action
exhibited by the prez blocking trade w/ a country who doesn't have a good relationship w/ the US
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activities of political parties
major parties have held national conventions
Congress does many things based on parties
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custom
gov't ceremonies of tradition
Cabinet, VP -\> P, no 3rd terms, Pomp & Circumstance)
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formal amendment
change/addition that becomes part of the written language of the Const itself thru 1 of 4 methods set forth in the Const
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informal amendment
changes 2 the Constitution that don't lead 2 changes in the written document
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Bill of Rights
a statement of fundamental rights of the US ppl, in Amendments 1-10
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what supreme court decisions have caused informal amendments?
1896 - Plessy vs. Ferguson (segregation legal)
1954 - Brown vs. Board of Edu (segregation illegal)
1966 - Miranda vs. Az (accused must be read Miranda rights & told wat they're being accused of)
1973 - Roe vs. Wade (abortion illegal)
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12th Amendment
used to be lozer prez becomes VP, but now prez & VP run together
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25th Amendment
allows VP to replace P if P dies/resigns (informal amendment)
VP -\> speaker of the house -\> pro tempore of the senate -\> secretary of state -\> secretary of treasury -\> secretary of defense -\> ....... -\> secretary of homeland security
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why is it so hard to formally amend the Constitution?
security
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government
the body w/ the power to make &/or enforce laws 2 control a country, land area, ppl, / organization
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sovereignty
(of a nation) the state of making laws & controlling resources w/out the coercion of other nations
(of a ruler) supreme authority over all things
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state
a nation/territory considered as an organized political community under one gov't
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supremacy
the state/condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
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bicameral
having 2 separate legislative houses
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unicameral
having a single legis chamber
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charter
a document issued by some authority, creating a public/private institution & defining its purposes & privileges
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trial by jury
a jury either makes a decision/makes findings of fact, which r then aplied by a judge
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public policy
the principles, often unwritten, on which social laws r based
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boycott
w/drawal frm commercial/social relations w/ a country/org/person as a punishment/protest
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ratification
the act of confirming by expressing consent
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legislative branch
House = 435 members, 2 yr terms
Senate = 100 member, 6 year terms
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apportionment
the distribution in the House among the seats on the basis of their respective populations
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House of Reps qualifications
25 years old
citizen/inhabitant in their state 7 yrs
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Senate qualifications
30 yrs old
ctz/inhb 9 yrs
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President qualifications
35 yrs
natural-brn citizen
lived in US for @ least 14 years
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natural born citizen
born on US soil, born of 1 Am. citizen
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Virginia Plan
3 branches
2 houses (1 pop based, the other donation based)
better for big states
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NJ Plan
unicameral (equal representation)
better for smaller states
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CT Compromise
merged the VA & NJ Plans
bicameral {House [pop. rep.] & Senate[equal rep])
3 branches (leg, ex, jud)
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3/5 Compromise
each slave = 3/5 person
population including slaves in South = huge, so this made it more equal for smaller states
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3 Basic Econ Q's
What 2 Produce
how 2 produce
for whom 2 produce
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what 2 produce
use readily available resources
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how 2 produce
The methods and labor used as well as the quality of items produced are important factors.
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for whom to produce
demographic
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4 Economic Systems
traditional
market
command
mixed
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traditional economy
bartering breeds inconsistent success
what 2 produce - handcrafts, farm animals and farming crops
how 2 produce - by the family unit or in small tribes/collectives all local to the area it is consumed in.
for whom 2 produce - the family, tribe etc to use or to be traded locally for other handcrafts, animals or crops.
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market economy
private enterprise system
free enterprise system
capitalism
hypothetical
not influenced by gov't, but instead by greed
demand driven by consumers
what 2 produce: whatever the consumers want
how 2 produce: firms should be both productively efficient and alloctively efficient
for whom: The free market system tends to create an unfair distribution of income. The wealthy consume a disproportionately large share of what is produced.
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command economy
does exist
complete & dictatorial
gov't controls 3Q
what: gov't decides
how: gov't decides
for whom:tries to be fair in distributing the output of the economy.
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mixed economy
blend of command & market
what: determined by the demand of the consumer, unless the government institutes requirements for what to produce
how: determined by suppliers seeking for the most cost-effective way to produce goods, unless the government institutes regulations such as environmental standards
for whom: determined by the people who can afford to pay for goods, unless the government makes something a priority to provide (education, for example)
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when may a mixed economy have gov't interference?
to promote fair competition
to protect national security
to promote the well-being of the state
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Law of Supply
microeconomic law stating that, all other factors being equal, as p of g/s increases, q offered by suppliers increases as well
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Law of Demand
microeconomic law stating that, all other factors being equal, as p of g/s increases, consumer demand decreases
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laws of supply & demand
theories abt the interaction b/w supply of a g/s & demand for it
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equilibrium
when supply & demand r equal (when the supply & demand functions intersect)
@ this point, allocation of goods is @ its most efficient cuz amount of goods being supplied = amount of goods being demanded
results: affordability & profitability
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disequilibrium
excess supply or excess demand
quantity supply is NOT equal to quantity demand
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excess supply
if p too high, ppl don't want it
surplus
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excess demand
p too low, too many ppl want it & not enough supply
deficit
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surplus
the amount of an asset/resource that exceeds the portion that is used
demand \< supply
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deficit
the amount by which expenses exceed income -or- costs outstrip revenues
supply \> demand
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microeconomics
individual (persons/businesses/entities)
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macroeconomics
whole economies
all microeconomies interact - whole of microec interactions
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demanders & suppliers
consumers & producers
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demand schedule
this kind of chart can track the willingness & ability of consumers to purchase products @ variable prices
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demand curve
represents what the demand for a commodity would be if its price ranged anywhere from zero to infinity
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supply curve
graphic representation of the relationship b/w product price & quantity of a product that a seller is willing & able to supply
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always on vertical axis
price
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always on the horizontal axis
quanity (demanded/supplied)
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price elasticity of demand
a measure of the responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a good to a change in its price
the range/margin of fluctuation of price for a product before demand is affected
% chage in demand / % change in price
\<1 = inelastic, \>1 = elastic
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price ceiling
the point where demand starts too fall (price too high)
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price floor
the point where price can go no lower before no profit
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staple products
consumers tend to buy these necessities regardless of significant price changes
grocery - milk, bread, meats
household - gas, water, energy
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gourmet food
often inelastic
may require an increase/decrease of 50% to create any perceptible changes in consumers' behavior
these types of consumers not as value-concious as regular shoppers
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unitary elasticity
in economics, situation where a change in 1 factor causes an equal/proportional change in another factor
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economy by scale
the greater the quantity of a good produced, the lower the per-unit fixed cost because these costs r shared over a larger # of goods
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price gouging
when someone raises the price of a g/s cuz they know it's otherwise nonexistent/rare
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4 levels of industry
raw material extraction
manufacturing
distribution
retail
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raw material extraction
getting the basic material from which a product is made
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manufacturing
process of taking raw material & finishing it into a product
sometimes multistage
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distribution
trucks, planes, trains
refrigerated/armored trucks
allocating finished products to their retail destinations
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retail
product meets consumer
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bulk purchasing
retailers buy in bulk w/ discount rate & add their own cost (Costco, BJ's, etc.)
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allocation
the distribution of resources to where they need to go
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cottage industry
qualitative
can do every stage urself
master craftspeople
smaller demographic but loyal
often labor-intensive
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labor-intensive
more humans than machines
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mass production
quantitative
uses "specialized" workers on an assembly line
capital-intensive
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capital-intensive
low cost, high revenue
machines \> humans
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vertical monolopy
dominates 2+ levels of industry
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horizontal monopoly
dominates 1 level of industry
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4 factors of production
land
labor
capital
management
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land
space to produce
literal/figurative
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literal land
farmers, industrail
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figurative land
laboratory acces, cyberspace
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labor
manufacturing
quantitative/qualitative
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capital
liquidating assets
fuel 4 production
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management
hiring other managers (efficient & loyal, responsible 4 success)
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what 2 categories r combined?
4 factors of production & 4 levels of industry
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standard of living
the level of wealth, comfort, material goods, & necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class in a certain geographic area
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inflation
a rise in the average price of goods & services in the macroeconomy
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deflation
reduction of the general level of prices in macroeconomy
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GDP
Gross Domestic Product
the total dollar value of all final products (g/s) [avoid double-counting] produced in 1 country in 1 year
measures spending to measure well-being
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nominal GDP
literal count
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real GDP
deflated & more realistic since previous year's inflation factored out
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GDP per capita
average amount produced per person in a country
(GDP/pop)
used 2 measure well-being per person
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GDP categories (expenditure approaches)
personal consumption
business investment
trade (imports/exports)
gov't expenditures
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personal consumption
largest category in most market & mixed economies
US has largest
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business investment/expenditures
growth spending - buying land/rights
measures the improvement costs encountered by companies in a nation in a year
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trade (imports/exports)
Imports \> Exports = deficit
Imports \< Exports = surplus
US has had trade deficit since early 1970s
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gov't expenditures
most of all the gov'ts income is generated by tax revenue
40% of world's defense spending
mostly Health & Human services & Social Security → socialist stuff in capitalist country
2nd largest GDP category
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GDP flaws
can't always accurately measure standard of living w/ GDP/capita
doesn't consider built-in quality of products (cottage industry stuff), GDP/capita, leisure time, household work, how goods r distributed
not all countries can pay for their own census or count
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leisure time
time not working
can be therapeutic or just bad
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importance of household work
organization must be regular or ability to work will be affected
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how does the GDP not always accurately measures the standard of living?
if 2 countries have the same area, pop, or GDP, may have drastically diff geography that may affec their spending
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economic styles
socialism
communism
capitalism
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socialism
state can (& usually does) own industry & capital, altho private ownership allowed too
students encouraged to get good edu to get better careers
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communism
collective socialism
"state" owns all industry & capital
"state" prohibits private property
"state" prohibits classism (gov't is upper class)
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capitalism
profit-seeking
based on private ownership
Am's have made search for profit into a moral, ethical code
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profit
occurs when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, & taxes needed
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determinants of demand
income
substitute products
complementary products
time period(attitude)
limited liability
unlimited liability
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substitute products
uncommonly purchased products r on sale or commonly purchased ones r out of stock
replaces a predictable purchase w/ a more fortuitous one
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complementary products
accompanies (@ least in thought) the purchase of another
demand for these may fall if associated products r out of stock/discontinued
Ex: pb & j, mac & cheese, french fries & ketchup
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income (determinant)
limits or expands ur purchase power
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time period (attitude)
1. yearly traditions - holidays & vacations
2. unplanned events - recession, convict escape
rationalizes the unique/ideal nature of the moment/occasion
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limited liability
concept that shareholders of a business r responsible only 4 its debts up 2 the amount they invest in the business
if corporation goes bankrupt/sued, the stockholders' other assets can't be used to pay the debts of the business
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unlimited liability
the concept that a stockholder's personal assets can be used 2 pay bills of the business
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fractional reserve banking
a banking system in which only a fraction of bank deposits r backed by actual cash-on-hand & r available for withdrawal
this is done to expand the economy by freeing up capital that can be loaned out to other parties
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multiple expansions of bank deposits
modern version of fractional reserve banking
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M1
coins & currency + checkbook $
basic money supply
current = $2.2 trillion
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M2
M1 + savings accounts
$11 trillion
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M3
M2 + large long term deposits (have safety deposits so u can't take $ out)
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obj's used as money before metals
salt, stone, glass beads, human skulls
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date & place for 1st known standard currency
7th century BCE (600's)
Lydia, Anatolian Peninsula, Asia Minor (now Turkey)
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4 characteristics of money
scarce (in demand)
easily divisible (gold = soft)
portable (goldsmiths let ppl deposit & borrow gold)
indestructable
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what 2 characteristics did gold supply?
scarce & easily divisible
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who were the first bankers
goldsmiths frequently used receipts to make loans & gather interest from repayment
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how were US dollars gradually sep-ed from gold?
1929 - Stock Market Crash
1930's - "Gold Reserve Act" - illegal to use gold as currency
1971 - Nixon cut gold link for good
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what is the US dollar backed by today?
bank assets & faith in our gov'ts promise of the value of our dollar
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economic thinking
the wide use of available resources
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needs & wants
necessities & luxuries
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scarcity
the world is finite, limited
availability of resources tht r in demand = scarce
main prob of economics
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opp. cost
short/long term neg effects of a decision
value lost
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opp. benefit
short/long term pos effects of a decision
value gained
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economic theorem
if needs & wants r unlimited & resources r limited, then the wise use of available resources = necessary for success
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goods & services
an action/product exchanged for value intended to satisfy ur needs & wants
value determined by price determined by econ system being studied
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money/currency
medium of exchange that everyone agrees on the value of
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assets
things of value (gives advantage in survival & social)
capital/abstract
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capital assets
cash or things worth cash
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abstract assets
poise, charisma
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expenditures
payment of cash or cash-equivalent for goods or services
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globe
a scale model of the earth
not as detailed
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map
a symbolic representation of all or part of the planet on a flat piece of paper
detailed
purpose of a map usually dictates which projection is used
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distortion
when curves of a globe become straight lines on a map
distortion of size, shape, distance
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planar/azimuthal projection
often used for maps of the Poles
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cylindrical projection
based on the projection of the globe onto a cylinder
most accurate near Equator
shapes & distances distorted near Poles
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conic projection
placing cone over part of globe
best for showing limited east-west areas tht rn't too far from Equator
can indicate distances & directions fairly accurately
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projection
drawing of the Earth on a flat surface
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Winkel Triple/Geographic Projection
good balance b/w size & shape of land areas as shown on map - even polar areas have little distortion of size and shape
adapted by National Geographic Society in 1998
most general reference world maps, classrooms
certainly most accurate flat surface map for all 3 categories of distortion
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Robinson Projection
popular classroom map
slightly more distorted than Winkel Tripel
distance slightly distorted
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Goode's Interrupted Equal-Area Projection
"orange peel wrap"
perfect size & shape
distance extremely distorted
used for comparing continental sizes & shapes (effects of erosion, how they were once connected, etc.)
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Mercator Projection
poles stretched 360o - distorts the Poles the most
shape, distance quite true in Tropics
useful for sea travel
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plotting
by estimation or placement
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key
a list that explains what the symbols on a map stand for
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compass rose
shows cardinal directions
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cardinal directions
north, south, east, west
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intermediate directions
northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest
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great circle
an imaginary line that follows the curve of the Earh
important diff b/w globes & maps → cuz globes r round, accurately show great circle route but on map, looks longer
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great circle route
traveling along a great circle
most efficient path for global travel
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continents
Asia, Africa, North & South Am, Europe, Antarctica, Australia
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oceans
4 major bodies of salt water tht surround the continents
Pacific(largest), Atlantic, Indian, Arctic
abt 97% of earth's water
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seas
Andaman Sea
Arabian Sea
Baltic Sea
Bering Sea
Black Sea
Caribbean Sea
East China Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Hudson Bay
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Sea of Japan
Sea of Okhotsk
South China Sea
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major rivers
Amazon
Nile
Yangtze
Danube
Ganges
Mekong
Zambezi
Volga
Mississippi
Sepik
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delta
flat, low-lying land built up from soil carried downstream by a river & deposited @ its mouth
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downstream
direction in which a river/stream flows from the source to its mouth
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river
large natural stream of water that runs thru the land
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grid system
pattern formed as the lines of latitude & longitude cross one another
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Equator
0o latitude
imaginary line that runs around the earth halfway b/w the North & South Poles
used as starting pt to measure degrees of north & south latitudes
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Poles
latitudes 90N & 90S
6 months, 1 Pole tilted toward sun & receives continuous sunlight, while the other receives little to no sunlight (March 20-Sep.23rd)
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meridian
one of many lines on the global grid running from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure degrees of longitude
360o total
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Prime Meridian
line of the global grid running from the North Pole to the South Pole at Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England;
starting pt for measuring degrees of east/west long
0o long
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why is Prime Meridian in England?
they held a conference & decided it
were in power then
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International Date Line
day begins there
countries can choose what time zone they're in
180o long (not east or west)
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parallel
1 of many lines on the global grid that circles the earth nrth/sth of the Equator
used 2 measure degrees of lat
180o total
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global grid
every place has a global address
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cartographers
mapmakers
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hemispheres & quadrants
4 hemispheres (N, S, E, W)
4 quadrants (NE, SE, SW, NW)
we r in NW
africa in all 4 except (SW)
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hydrosphere
the watery areas of the earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, & other bodies of water
abt 70% of our planet's surface is water
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lithosphere
surface land areas of the earth's crust, including continents & ocean basins
abt 30% of the earth's surface is land
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atmosphere
a layer of gases that surround the earth
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mantle
thick middle layer of the earth's interior structure, consisting of hot, dense rock
silicon, aluminum, iron, chromium, nickel, cobalt, magnesium, oxygen, and other elements
continually rises, cools, sinks, warms up, & rises again, releasing 80% of the heat generated from the earth's interior
pressure from core = so hot that it causes the mantle to circulate & causes crust to relieve pressure by breaking up plates
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magma
molten rock that is pushed up from the eath's mantle
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subduction
a process by which mountains & faults can form as sea plates (usually the larger of the plates) dive beneath continental plates; sea plate becomes molten material & as magma, bursts thru the crust to form volcanic mtns
really big pressure underneath from core
Andes & Rockies
most violent
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accretion
a slow process in which a sea plate slides under a continental plate, creating debris that can cause continents to grow outward
grinding, pressing (less than subduction) from mantle surges
levels off seamounts & piles up the resulting debris in trenches
faults, ripple ranges, trenches
San Andreas Fault, western California; ripple ranges in Rockies
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spreading
a process by which new land is created when sea plates pull apart & magma wells up b/w the plates
undersea volcanic mtns/ridges(North Atlantic Ridge[Marians Trench]), rifts, trenches
occurs down the middle of the Atlantic Ocean's floor, pushing Europe & North Am away from each other
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fold
a bend in layers of rock, sometimes caused by plate movement
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fault
a crack/break in the earth's crust
occurs when the folded land can't be bent any further
usually not exposed
San Andreas Fault, California
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landform
any geological feature, such as a mtn/valley
natural features of the earth's surface
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topography
study of landforms & diff's b/w elevation
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erosion
wearing away of the earth's surface by wind, flowing water, or glaciers
constant movement of wind, water, & ice that changes the shape of topography
needs time & pressure
wind & water can work together to create caves
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loess
fine, yellowish-brown topsoil made up of particles of silt & clay, usually carried by the wind
China's Yellow River Basin
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moraine
piles of rocky debris left by melting glaciers
some form long ridges of land, others form dams that create glacial lakes
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water cycle
regular movement of water from ocean to air to ground & back to the ocean
also groundwater (absorption, aquifers)
can be kept from water cycle by humans - even if we return it, we still change it elementally
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evaporation
process of converting into vapor
from oceans/lakes/streams
caused by sun's heat
warm = more
cold = less
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condensation
the process of excess water vapor changing into liquid water when warm air cools
clouds, fog
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precipitation
moisture tht falls to the earth as rain, sleet, hail, or snow
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desalination
the removal of salt from seawater to make it usable for drinking & farming
expensive
have to need it and be rich (Saudi Arabia)
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groundwater
water w/in the earth that supplies wells & springs
freshwater which lies beneath the earth's surface
comes from rain & melted snow that filters thru the soil & from water that seeps into the ground from lakes & rivers
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aquifer
underground water-bearing layers of porous rock, sand, or gravel
can be used for wells
freshwater
formed by gravity & path of least resistence; and time & pressure
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terrestrial
of, relating to, or composed of land
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tectonic plate
the 2 sub-layers of the earth's crust that move, float, & sometimes fracture & whose interaction causes continental drift, earthquakes, volcanoes, mtns, & oceanic trenches
drift as a reaction to mantle movement
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plate tectonics
theory of global tectonics in whicht the lithosphere is divided into a # of crustal plates, each of which moves on the plastic asthenosphere more or less independently to collide w/, slide under, or move past adjacent plates
entire menu of subterranean activity (earthquakes, subduction, etc.)
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meteorology
the study of weather & weather forecasting
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place
a particular space w/ physical & human meaning
answers "what is like there?"
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regions
places united by specific characteristics
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movement
ppl, goods, & ideas travel to other places & create diffusion
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location
a specific place on Earth
answers "where is it?"
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ecosystem
the complex community of interdependent living things in a given environment
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GIS
geographic information systems
comp tools for processing & organizing details & satellite images w/ other pieces of info
used to cross-reference diff themes of data
most common = GPS
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formal region
a region defined by a common characteristic, such as production of a product
organized by identifiable commonalities
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functional region
a central point & the surrounding territory linked to it
organized by central & connected surrounding areas
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perceptual region
a region defined by images, feelings, & ideas rather than by objective data
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invasive species
an alien species whose introduction does/is likely to cause econ/environ harm/harm to human health
"alien species" means, w/ respect to a particular ecosystem, any species tht is not native to that ecosytem
only a few likely to survive
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continental drift
the theory tht the continents were once joined & then slowly drifted apart
Pangea broke apart into smaller continents which in turn drifted and, in some places, recombined
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continental shelf
the part of a continent that extends underwater
narrow in some places & wide in others
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continental slope
a steep slope separating a continental shelf & a deep ocean basin
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absolute location
exact location of a place on the earth described by global coordinates
the exact position of a place on the earth's surface
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relative location
location in relation to other places
Ex: "in southern Alaska"
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human-environmental interaction
the study of the interrelationship b/w ppl & their physical envrion
where Delaware Bay meets Christina River - looks diff than it used to;the bridge made it work diff-ly cuz ppl on both sides could access each side
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planets
My Very Educated Mother Just Showed Us Nine Planets
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, (Pluto)
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terrestrial planets
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
have solid, rocky crusts
warmer, smaller
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gaseous planets
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
colder, much more gaseous & less dense than the terrestrial planets, even tho they're larger in diameter
each is itself like a miniature solar system w/ orbiting moons & thin, encircling rings
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AU
Astronomical Unit
93 million mi / 150 million km
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why has Mars been chosen by NASA as the best prospect for exploration?
may once have harbored life; similar atmosphere to earth; water; easier to land on; relatively cool
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what conditions must humans create in space travel for sustained life?
temperatures w/in a limited range, liquid water, atmosphere w/ some (but not too much) oxygen, food sources w/ carbs, protein, & certain minerals, a magnetic shield to block UV rays, ability to grow food (greenhouse - enclosed space, sunlight, water cycle), gravity, leisure space
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erosion of river bends
turn of rivers usually eroded & exposed, widening over time
loess
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water erosion
fast-moving water = most significant cause of erosion
beings when springwater & runwater flow off the land downhill in streams; cuts into land
resulting sediment = sandpaper, grinding away the surface of rocks along the stream's path
over time, forms gully, then a V-shaped valley, & sometimes canyons
coastal cliffs, beaches, sinkholes
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wind erosion
movement of dust, sand, & soil from 1 place to another
plants help protect but in dry places where ppl have cut down trees & plants, winds pick up large amounts of soil & blow it away
Great Plains in central US during 1930s --\> dust storms (droughts, deserts)
beneftis: dust carried often forms large deposits of mineral-rich soil
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glacial erosion
great weight of glaciers causes them to move slowly downhill/spread outward
pick up rocks & soil in their paths
change the landscape, destroying forests, carving out valleys, altering the courses of rivers, wearing down mtntops, long ridges of land, dams, glacial lakes, moraines
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based on earth's current tectonic plate movements, what topographical changes would u expect to see in the distant future?
more land in North Atlantic, California's coast line separated & narrower cuz of San Andreas Fault
wind & water erosion consistnetly help out mountains (Appalachians) erode down, while others continue to grow
India changes shape cuz of INdian Ocean -\< monsoons
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which 4 plates r pulling apart?
Eurasian, North Am, South Am, & African
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what would happen if mantle stopped circulating
plate tectonics would cease, so mtns, volcanoes, etc. would stop forming. Eventually, because of erosion & weathering, the earth's surface would just flatten out
## Footnote
theoretically the plates would fuse, but in reality, the planet would go BOOM
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what changes in the water cycle must occur in order for droughts to occur?
rate of evaporation would increase & rate of precipitation would decrease
change in wind patterns
El Nino/La Nina
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weathering
the process that breaks down rocks on the earth's surface into smaller pieces
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physical weathering
occurs when large masses of rock r physically broken down into smaller pieces
water seeps into cracks in rock & freeze, expand, rock psits
erosion
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chemical weathering
changes the chem makeup of rocks, transforming their minerals/combining them w/ new elements
water + CO2 easily dissolves certain rocks (limestone)
caves
2 chem reactions encounter each other
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weather
condition of the atmosphere in 1 place during a limited period of time
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climate
the weather patterns that an area typically experiences over a long period of time
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earth's axis
an imaginary line running from the nrth pole to the sth pole thru the planet's center
tilted at an angle of abt 23.5o
cuz of this tilt, not all places receive same amount of direct sunlight @ same time
earth rotates on axis every 24 hours
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temperature
the measure of how hot/cold a place is
areas w/ large amounts of direct sunlight = warmer vice versa
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revolution
trip around the sun
takes a few hours more than 365 days to complete one (leap year)
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seasons
caused by earth's revolutin & tilt which cause changes in the angle & amount of sunlight that reach diff locations on the planet
reversed nrth & sth of Equator
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equinox
around March 21 & Sep. 23rd
sun's rays fall directly on the Equator
"equal night"
daylight & nighttime hours =
in northernhem, marks beginning of spring & fall
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Tropic of Cancer
23.5oN
northernmost pt on the earth to receive the direct rays of the sun
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summer solstice
June 21, when directy rays hit Tropic of Cancer
marks beginning of summer in northrn hemisphere
longest day of sunlight
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Tropic of Capricorn
23.5oS
southernmost lat that gets direct sunlight
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which plates used to be part of different plates?
## Footnote
Juan de Fuca, Cocos, Nazca, Carribean Plates
## Footnote
believed to be created by the same collisions that formed the Andes, etc.
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winter solstice
Dec. 22
day of shortest daylight in Northern Hem
begins winter
when sun's direct rays hits Tropic of Capricorn
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greenhouse effect
the capacity of certain gases in the atmosphere to trap heat, thereby warming the earth
natural phenomenon necessary for our existence but negative connotation cuz of global warming
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global warming
gradual warming of the earth & its atmosphere tht may be caused in part by pollution & an increase in the greenhouse effect
scientists say tht the increase in temp may have disastrous effects, causing glaciers & ice caps to melt & raising the levels of the world's oceans - higher water levels could flood coastal cities & submerge smaller islands
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low latitudes/Tropics
b/w the Tropics of Cancer & Capricorn
portions receive the direct rays of the sun yearround
warm-hot climates
47o
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high latitudes
polar areas
above & below Arctic & Antarctic Circles
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Arctic Circle
lat 66.5oN
continuous daylight/twilight from March 20-Sep. 23rd
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Antarctic Circle
66.5oS
continous day/twlight for other 6 months of year
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mid-latitudes
most variable weather
b/w Tropics & Circles
in summer, warm air from Tropics
in winter, cold air from high lats
generally temperate cimate w/ dramatic seasonal weather changes
86o
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elevation & climate
atmosphere thins as altitude increases
thinner air retains less heat
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wind
air moving across the face of the earth
occur cuz the sun heats up the atmosphere & surface unevenly; rising warm air = low pressure & falling cool air = high pressure; cool air replaces warm rising air
distributes heat across planet
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prevailing winds
wind in a region that blows in a fairly constant pattern
direction determiend by lat & affected by earth's movement
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trade winds
blow from NE toward Equator from abt 30oN & from southeast towards Equator from abt 30oS
in Tropics
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westerlies
prevailing winds in mid-lats
blow diagonally west to east b/w abt 30oN & 60oN and b/w 30oS & 60oS
should actually be called southwesterlies
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polar easterlies
high lats
diagonally east west, pushing cold air toward mid lats
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doldrums/horse latitudes
at Equator, global winds diverted north & south, leaving narrow, generally windless bands called doldrums
2 other narrow bands just north of Tropic of Cancer & just south of Tropic of Capricorn
named horse lats cuz sailors sometimes threw horses off the ship to get out
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Nor'Easter
a storm/wind blowing from the northeast, esp. in New England
huge storm of rain/snow
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how r winds named?
named for direction they come from & from early days of sailing
trade winds = ability to move trading ships thru the region
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Coriolis Effect
cuz Earth rotates to east, global winds displaced clockwise in Northrn Hem & counterclockwise in Southrn Hem
cause prevailing winds to blow diagonally instead of vertically/horizontally
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ocean current
stream of either cold/warm water tht moves in a definite direction thru an ocean
caused by earth's rotation, changes in air pressure, & diff's in water temp
also affected by Coriolis effect
cold water from polar -\> Equator, warming up as it moves thru Tropics
warm water away from Equator
cold ocean currents cool lands, warm ocean currents bring warmer temps
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El Niño
recurring phenomena
a preiodic reversal of the pattern of ocean currents & water temps in the mid Pacific-region
frequency increased
normally low atmospheric pressure over western Pacifc rises & nromally high pressure over eastern Pac drops; causes trade winds to diminish/reverse direction -\> reverses equatorial ocean currents, drawing warm water from near Indonesia eat to Ecuador, where it spreads along Sth Am coast
linked to global warming
called La Nina if little
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effects of El Nino
domino effect
precipitation increases along coasts of Nrth & Sth Am warming winters & increasing risk of floods
Hawaii = less winds & drier weather
Southeast Asia & Australia = drought & occasional massive forest fires
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landforms & climate
large bodies of water = slower to heat & cool than land -\> water temps more uniform & constant; helps coastal lands
mtn ranges = influence precipiation & climate; rain shadow
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rain shadow
dry area found on the leeward side of a mtn range
caused by wind blowing over ocean & pushed upward by mtn range; rising air cools & releases moisture; winds warmer & drier as they descend on leeward side
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windward side
facing toward the direction from which the wind is blowing
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leeward side
facing away from the direction from which the wind is blowing
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natural vegetation
the plant life that grows in an area whre the natural environment is unchanged by human activity
indigenous
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climate regions
tropical, dry, mid-lat, high lat, highlands
characterized by soils & natural vegetation
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tropical climates
in/near the low latitudes/Tropics
tropical rain forest/tropical savanna
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tropical rain forest climates
average temp of 80F
warm, humid air
almost daily rain; yearly rainfall averages abt 80in
lush vegetation altho the continual rain tends to leach nutrients from the soil
abundant wildlife
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tropical rain forest vegetation
grows thickly in layers
canopy = tall teak/mahogany trees over shorter rees & bushes
forest floor = vines & shadeloving plants
largest forest = in Amazon River basin, South Am
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tropical savanna climates
dry winters & wet summers
high year-round temps
in dry season, ground = covered w/ clumps of coarse grass. fewer trees than rain forests
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dry climates
desert, steppe
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desert climates
dry areas w/ sparse plant life
yearly rainfall rarely exceeds 10in
temps vary widely from day-night & season-season
occur in just under 1/3 of earth's total land area; Sahara = over almost the entire northern 1/3 of Africa
scattered shrub & cactus, plants tht tolerate low humidity & wide temp ranges
sometimes oasis
some deserts have dunes/rocky surfaces; others have fertile soil tht can yield crops thru irrigation
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oasis
a lush area of vegetation in an otherwise dry climate
fed by groundwater
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steppe climates
often bordering deserts
dry, largely treeless grasslands
yearly rainfall averages 10-21 inches
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mid-lat climates
variable weather patterns & seasonal changes that give rise to a variety of natural vegetation
marine west coast, Mediterranean, humid subtropical, humid continental
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marine west climate
along western coastlines, b/w lats 30 & 60 north & south
oceans winds bring cool summers & damp winters
abundant rainfall
coniferous & deciduous trees
mixed forest typical w/ both kinds of trees
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coniferous trees
Ex: evergreens
cones, needle-shaped leaves, & keep foliage thruout winter
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deciduous
Ex: oak, elm, maple
broad leaves tht change color & drop in autumn
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chaparral
thickets of woody bushes & short trees
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Mediterranean climate
lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea
mild, rainy winters & hot, sunny summers
natural vegetation = chaparral
any coastal mid-lat areas w/ similar climate & vegetation
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prairies
inland grasslands
called savanna in tropical areas
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humid subtropical climate
short, mild winters
nearly year-round rain
wind patterns & high pressure related to nearby oceans keep humidity levels high
prairies & forests of evergreen & deciduous trees
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humid continental climate
some mid-lat regions of the Northern Hem
landforms influence climate more than winds, preciptation, / ocean temps do
don't experience moderating effect of ocean winds cuz of their northerly continental locations
the farther south, the longer & more severe the snowy winters & the shorter & cooler the summers
vegetation = similar to marine west coast areas, with evergreens outnumbering deciduous trees in the northernmost areas of the region
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northerly continental
inland
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high lat climates
freezing temps common
amount & variety of vegetation limited
subarctic & tundra & ice cap
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subarctic climate
just south of Arctic Circle
winters bitterly cold & summers short & cool
world's widest temp ranges
in parts, only a thin layer of surface soil thaws each summer; below is permafrost
brief summer growing seasons = everreens
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permafrost
permantently frozen subsoil
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tundra climate
closer to polar regions
very cold
winter darkness & bitter cold last for 1/2 year & sun's indirect rays bring constant summer light but little heat
layer of thawed soil even thinner than in subarctic
trees can't establish roots so vegetation = low bushes, very short grasses, mosses, & lichens
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ice cap regions
constantly covered by more than 2 miles thick snow & ice
lichens only vegetations tht can survive here
monthly temp's average below freezing
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highlands climates
elevation can determine a climate region, regardless of lat
higher elevation = cooler temps
natural vegetation also varies w/ elevation
mixed forests generally @ bases of mtn ranges
higher up, meadows w/ small trees, shrubs, & wildflowers line mtnsides
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climatic changes
scientists study the interrelationships among ocean temps, greenhouse gases, wind patterns, & cloud cover
## Footnote
during last 1-2 million years, earth passed thru 4 ice ages
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ice ages
eras when glaciers covered large areas of the planet's surface
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hypothesis for ice ages
the earth absorbed less solar energy cuz of variations in the sun's output of energy/cuz of variations in the earth's orbit
## Footnote
dust clouds from volcanic activity reflected sunlight back into space, cooling the atmosphere & lowering surface temps
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human effects on climate
acid rain can destroy forests; fewer forests = climatic change
smog
dams & river diversions, intended to supply water to dry areas, may cause new areas to flood/dry out & affect climate over time
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acid rain
burning fossil fuels releases gases tht mix w/ water in the air, forming acids tht fall in rain & snow
eats away @ the surfaces of buildings, kills fish, & can even destroy entire forests
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smog
a visible chemical haze in the atmosphere that endangers ppl's health
exhaust released from burning fossil fuels in cars & factories is heated in the atmosphere by the sun's ultraviolet rays
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accessibility
how easily gotten is a resource?
## Footnote
resources available vs. #ppl/mi2
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population distribution map
shows were ppl live & where the densest populations are
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superfamily/language family
is to language structure as a clan is to family structure
## Footnote
large groups of languages having similar roots
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Indo-European superfamily
Latin(romance) -\> Spanish, French, Italian
Germanic -\> Swedish, German, English
Slavic
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language
dynamic & ever-changing
## Footnote
key element in cultural development - communicates info & experiences & passes on cultural values & traditions
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manners of diffusion
migration/forced migration (enslaved AA's)
gov'ts, wars, persecution, famine
positive factors: climate, economy, religious/political freedoms
trade
army migrating
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Why is the global population growing so rapidly?
birthrates have not declined as fast as death rates
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death rate
the number of deaths per year for every 1,000 ppl
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birthrate
he number of births per year for every 1,000 ppl
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demography
study of populations
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natural increase/growth rate
of a population
birthrate - death rate
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zero population growth
birthrate and death rate are equal
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doubling time
number of years it takes a population to double in size
## Footnote
reduced to only 25 years in some part of Asia, Africa, and Latin America; average doubling time of a wealthy industrialized country can be more than 300 years
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challenges of population growth
difficulty of producing enough food
shortages of water, housing, and clothing
uneven distribution of age: lots of infants & young children who can't contribute to food production
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how has technology gotten btr for population?
fertilizers improve crop yields
irrigation systems help increase amount of land available for farming
new varieties of plants (wheat & rice) created to withstand severe conditions & yield more food
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negative population growth
the annual death rate exceeds annual birthrate
econ consequences just as serious as high growth rates
diffclt to find enough workers
often must be recruted from other countries = tensions b/w "host" pop & newcomers
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population distribution
pattern of human settlement
uneven
related to earth's geography -almost everyone on Earth lives on a little less than 1/3 of it; fertile soil, water, & climate w/out harsh extremes
Europe & Asia most densely populated
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metropolitan areas
cities & their surrounding urbanized areas
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population density
average # of ppl living on a square mile/square km of land
total pop of a country / total land area (or land that can be used to support the population)
cuz average, doesn't account for uneven population distribution w/in a country
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migration
movement of ppl from place to place
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urbanization
the resulting overpopulation of city populations brought about by migration and the changes that come with this increase in population
competition for resources up -\> morals down, crime up, literacy down, disease up, sanitation down, drug abuse up, life exptectancy down
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causes of urbanization
desire of rural ppl to find jobs & a better life in more prosperous urban areas
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refugee
person who flees to another country to escape persecution or disaster
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dialect
a local form of a language tht differs from the main language
## Footnote
diff's: pronunciation & meaning of words
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religion
source of conflict
helps find sense of identity
influences daily life: practice of moral values, celebrations
shaped painting, sculpture, architecture, music & dance
Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam
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social system
every culture includes a social system in which the members of the society fall into various smaller groups
develops to help members of a culture work together to meet basic needs
in all cultures family = most important group
also social classes
ethnic groups
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social classes
groups of ppl ranked according to ancestry, wealth, education, or other criteria
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ethnic group
made up of ppl who share a common language, history, place of origin, encestry(genetics), or combo of these elements
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culture region
division of the earth based on a variety of factors, including gov't, social groups, economic systems, language, or religion
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cultural diffusion
the spread of new knowledge & skills from 1 culture to another
blend of cultures
everchanging
ur absence changes where u come from
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agricultural revolution
nomads gathering food ⇒ farmers producing food
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nomads
groups of herders who had no fixed home but who moved from place to place in search of food, water, & grazing land
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civilizations
highly organized city-based societies with an advanced knowledge of farming, trade, gov't, art, & science
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culture hearths
centers where cultures developed & from which ideas & traditions spread outward
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Nile Valley, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, Yellow River Valley - all from farming settlements in areas w/ mild climate & fertile land & located near major river/source of water
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Mesopotamia
"land b/w 2 river" -\> Tigris/Euphrates Rivers
modern day Iraq
5,500 years ago
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Nile River Valley
5,11 years ago
Egypt
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Indus River Valley
4,500 years ago
Pakistan
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Yellow River Valley
3500 years ago
China
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eutrophication
the over-enrichment of a body of water from industrial & human use
over feds the algae -\> oxygen sucking, & organisms inside die
type of pollution
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specialization & civilization
surplus food - less need for everyone to farm; able to develop other ways of making a living; new tech, metalworking, shipbuilding(long-distance trade)
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wealth from trade -\> rise of cities & complex social systems
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industrial revolution
1700s & 1800s
some countries began to industrialize, using power-driven machines & factories to mass-produce goods
econ changes - goods could be produced quickly & cheaply
social changes - ppl left farms, cities larger; harsh working & living conditions
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information revolution
end of 1900s
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computers made it possible to store huge amounts of info & send info all over world in an instant, linking cultures
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natural resource
substance from the earth that is not made by ppl but can be used by them for food, fuel, or other necessities
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renewable/nonreweable
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renewable resources
cannot be used up or can be replaced naturally or grown again in a relatively short amount of time
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Ex: wind, sun, water, forests, & animal life
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nonrenewable resources
can't be replaced
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minerals & fossil fuels
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conservation
immediate goal = to manage vital resources carefully so that ppl's present needs r met
long-term goal = ensure tht the needs of future generations r met
environmental experts have encouraged ppl to replace their dependence on fossil fuels w/ the use of renewable energy sources
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hydroelectric power
a renewable energy source generated from falling water
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solar energy
power produced by the sun's heat
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requires large, expensive equipment, so not yet an economical alternative to other energy sources
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nuclear power
electricity created by nuclear energy, the power made by creating a controlled atomic reaction
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produces dangerous waste products
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economic development
most natural resources not evenly distributed throughout earth
affects the global economy, so countries specialize in the econ activiites best suited 2 their resources
4 types of activites: primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary
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primary economic activities
involve taking/using natural resources directly form earth
farming, grazing, fishing, forestry, & mining
take place near the natural resources being used - coal mining occurs @ site of coal deposit
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secondary economic activities
use raw materials to produce something new & more valuable
manufacturing automobiles, assembling electronic goods, producing electric power, or making pottery
occur close to the resource/close to the market for the finished good
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tertiary economic activities
don't involve directly acquiring & remaking natural resources - instead provide services to ppl & businesses
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doctors, teachers, lawyers, truckers, & store clerks --\> all professiona, wholesale, or retail services
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quaternary economic activities
concerned w/ processing, management, & distribution of info
vitally important to modern economies tht have been transformed in recent years by comp revolution
"white collar" professionals working in educations, gov't, business, info processing, & research
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developed countries
econ activites help influence a country's level of development
country tht has a great deal of technology & manufacturing
US
most ppl work in manufacutring/service industries & enjoy a high standard of living
farmers in these countries engage in commercial farming, raising crops & livestock to sell in the market; cuz of modern techniques, only small percentage of these countries' workers is needed to grow feed to feed entire populations
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developing countries
countries working toward greater manufacturing & technology
mainly in Africa, Asia, & Latin America
agriculture remains dominant - despite much commercial farming, most farmers inthese countries engage in subsistence farming so most ppl in these countries = poor
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subsistence farming
growing only enough food for family needs
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industrialization
transition from an agricultural society to one based on industry
has transormed once largely agricultural countries
Ex: China & Malysia
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downside of developing countries
global influence of develope(ed?) countries has sparked resentment in some developing countries
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militant groups have tried to strike back by engaging in terrorism - small in size & often limited in resources, these groups seek to use the fear unleashed by violence to heighten their influence to promote change
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terrorism
the use of violence to create fear in a given population
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world trade
unequal distribution of natural resources promotes a complex network of trade among countries
countries export their specialized products, trading them to other countries tht can't produce those goods
when countries can't produce as much as they need of a good, they import it. that country, in turn, may buy the first country's products, making the 2 countries trading partners
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multinational companies
major stimulus to world trade
a firm tht does business in many places thruout the world
usually headquartered in a developed country & often locate their manufacturing/assembly operations in developing countries w/ low labor costs
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barriers to trade
gov't tries to manage its country's trade to benefit its own economy :
some add a tariff to the price of goods tht r imported which influences ppl to buy products made in their home country
might put a strict quota, or # limit, on the quantity of a particular product tht can be imported from a particular country
may even impose embargo
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embargo
bans trade w/ another country altogether as a way to punish that country for political/economic diff's
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free trade
the removal of trade barriers so that goods can flow freely b/w countries
GATT
around world, several countries have joined together to create regional free trade agreements NAFTA
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General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade(GATT)
first international agreement to promote free trade
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in 1995 became World Trade Organization (WTO), to which most countries now belong
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NAFTA
North American Free Trade Agreement
elimintes all trade barriers to 1 another's goods
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EU
European Union
largest trading bloc
includes many of the countries of Europe
many members have adopted a regional currency, the euro, to extend their cooperative efforts
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pollution
the existence of impure, unclean, or poisonous substances in the air, water, or land
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water pollution
Earth's bodies of water r normally renewable, purifying themselves over time, but this natural cycle can be interrupted by human activity
tankers & offshore rigs can cause oil spills
industries may dump chemical waste tht enters & pollutes the water supply
feritlizers & pesticides from farms can seep into groundwater & cause harm, as can animal waste & untreated sewage
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land pollution
occurs where chemical waste poisons fertile topsoil or solid waste is dumped in landfills
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radioactive waste from nuclear power plants & toxic runoff from chemical processing plants can also leak into the soil & cause contamination
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air pollution
main source = burning of fossil fuels by industries & vehicles
burning fuel gives off poisonous gases tht can seriously damage ppl's health
acidic chemicals in air pollution combine w/ precipitation to form acid rain
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alluvial soil
a fine-grained fertile soil deposited by water flowing over flood plains or in river beds
accelerates erosion, creating deltas
the sediments cause the water to flow aroud them, creating a triangle shape(delta)
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tidal river
river near ocean
a river whose flow and level is influenced by tides
when @ low tide, sediments blown away by wind or carried by water to farmland
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path of least resistance
No matter where the river, it will take the path of least resistance and flow downhill as rapidly as possible.
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belt
A geographic region that is distinctive in a specific respect
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Delaware is in chemical & credit card belt
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degrees of polar climate
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## Footnote
prevailing winds = northeasterlies & southeasterlies
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degrees of northern temperate climate
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biosphere
can be found in lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere
## Footnote
the part of the earth where life exists
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erosion of river bends
turn of rivers usually eroded & exposed, widening over time
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what causes a place to be cold
high elevation & high latitude
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hurricane
huge churning storm @ sea
low pressure air pockets over Iowa, Nebraska, etc. dont hold water; high pressure gulf storm air clouds join w/ it & they dance
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Hurricane scale name
Saffir-Simpson Scale
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Category 1 Hurricane
weak
75-96 mph
niminal damage to vegetation(broken branches, stems broken)
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Category 4 Hurricane
very strong
131-155 mph
extreme structural damage
New Orleans
similar to F2 tornado
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Category 5 Hurricane
devastating
\> 155 mph
catastrophic building failures possible
Philippines: 190 mph highest ever
similar to F3 tornado
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tornado
a very local whirling storm
doesn't need water
a violent storm with winds whirling around a small area of extremely low pressure, usually characterized by a dark funnel-shaped cloud causing damage along its path
land based whirling dervish
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Tornado Scale Name
Fujita Tornado Scale
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F4 Tornado
Devastating
207-260mph
Well-consturcted houses leveled; structures w/ weak foundations blown off some distance; cars thrown & large missiles generated
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F5 Tornado
Finger of God
261-318mph
Strong frame houses lifted & carried; auto-sized missiles; trees gone; steel-reinforced structures badly damaged
destroys anything it touches
