test 1 Flashcards
what is the seasons and earth sun relationship
equator divides the seasons
what 3 factors affect climate which is the most important
ocean current and wind elevation continentality mountain barriers latitude
Latitude is the most important
what are landforms
natural features of earths surface
how are landforms formed
internal and external forces
what is the difference between developped and developing countries
developed countries are wealthier with advanced economies, developing countries are poorer and want to improve ways of life and rely on agriculture
what are climate and vegetation zones
types of climate and vegetation in a region. Affects population, culture and way of life
What are the major components of culture
Values Religion Food Technology Taboos
What is a biome
flora and fauna that make up a community habits area
Map key / legend
display that explains meaning of symbols
scale
shows how unit of distance on map realms to real distance
compass rose
diagram that shows directions
such as NESW
latitude
horizontal lines
Equator
0 degree horizontal lines
Longitude
vertical lines
prime meridian
0 degrees vertical
convergent boundaries
boundaries that create mountains
divergent boundaries
rift valleys
culture
way of life of people with similar traits
absolute location
exact spot on earth where something is with lat and long
relative location
location of something compared to something else
rural
territory outside of urbanized areas
urban
population/ housing in urban clusters, cities or towns
thematic map
show singles theme connected with geographic area
political map
show state and national boundaries, capital and major cities
map projection
attempt to portray the earth on flat surface but becomes distorted because ether earth is a sphere
physical map
illustrate physical aspects of area mountains rivers etc. colors show relief and elevation
Mercator projection
projection of the world onto a cylinder parallels of latitude have same length as equator
what is deposition
when the rock particles, sand or soil are dropped into a new location
what is erosion
when rock, sand , soil are broken into smaller pieces, carrying it away
weathering
breaking rock down at earth’s surface cause by wind , water
what is democracy
all eligible member s of society can elect them selves
what an example of democracy
Indonesia, USA
what is dictator ship
ruler or dictator has absolute power, sometimes military
what’s an example of dictatorship
Zimbabwe and North Korea
what is theocracy
religious government
what is communism
peopel share all the work and all the rewards
examples of communism
China Cuba
what is Aristocracy
government body usually made of an supper class or hereditary nobility
why are most countries examples of aristocracy
because their leaders are very rich and often come from similar families
what is monarchy
one person rules such as king or queen and is inherited
what are examples of monarchy
Great Britain, Australia
where is the southern ocean
on top of Antarctica
which hemisphere is North America
north west
which hemisphere South America
north south west
which hemisphere is Europe
north east west
which hemisphere is Asia
north south east
what hemisphere is Australia
south east
which hemisphere is Antarctica
south east west
what hemisphere is Africa
south north east west
how do we read a climograph
dots are temp
lines are prec.
what is a traditional economy
system shaped by tradition; work provides and how resources are used follow patterns
what’s an example of traditional economy
Australian aborigines
what’s an advantage of traditional economy
everyone knows their role
distribution is established
sustainable
what’s a disadvantage to a traditional economy
vunerable to nature
limit population growth
vunerable to market and command economies
food shortages
what is a command economy
the government controls the economy, start decides how to use and regulate resources and prices and wages are regulated
what are examples of a command economy
Maoist China, Castros Cuba
what’s an advantage to a command economy
mobilizing resources quickly
execute massive projects
industrial power
control welfare
what are disadvantages of a command economy
ignore societal needs develop shadow econom too much of one thing rationing becomes necessary weaker support for central planning
what is a market economy
when economic decisions are made by individuals
what’s an example of a market economy
USA in 19th century
what are advantages of market economy
buying and selling driven by self interest
private property is protected by law
free to live but and sell what they want
what are some disadvantages to a market economy
no universal agreements
issues with central banking and welfare
inequalities
what is a mixed economy
economic system that combines elements from market and command economies
What are some example of mixed economies
USA
most developped countries
what are the advantages of the mixed economy
fast mobilization
enjoy advantages of market economy
effiently allocate goods
encourages innovations
what are disadvantages of mixed economy
ALL DISADVATAGES FROM OTHER ECONOMIES
central planning can cause debt over time
successful business lobby government for tax breaks
not enough regulation on free markets
tax payer fund bailouts of businesses
