social studes ch 6 Flashcards
Can be determined based upon various.
Regions
refers to the shape, form, or nature of physical features on Earth’s surface.
land form
tropical woodland with high annual rainfall
Rain forest
white mineral found in some alkaline salt deposits
Borax
a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at leastone side.
Plateau
Includes long-term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions
Climate
Living in a area
Population
describes the number of people who live in a certain size area
Population Density
Describes how many babies are born in a particular place during a particular time
Birth rate
Belongings to a group of people connected by language heritage, religion, and custom
Ethnicity
the learned belief of people
Culture
is a very important factor in defining a region
Economics
measures the quality of life people have.It includes the factors such as heath, wealth, safety, and having what you need.
Standard of living
total value of goods and services produced in a year
Gross domestic product
GDP per person, typically an indicator of income
GDP percapita