world geo Flashcards
what is field work
collecting
Give examples of climate characteristics
Temperature precipitation season, for example hot cold, wet, dry
Give an example of climatic elements
influence of latitude winds , elevation, proximity to
water, and ocean currents
What are some vegetation regions?
Rainforest, Savannah , deserts, steppe , middle latitude forest ,taiga ,tundra
Where does agricultural terracing happen?
China and southwest Asia
where are polders built?
 the Netherlands
Where is deforestation happening?
Nepal Brazil and Malaysia
where is the Taj Mahal located?
India
where is the kaaba located?
 Mecca
where is the western wall, dome of the rock and church of the holy Sepulcher
Jerusalem
Where is the Kremlin located at?
Moscow
where is the conflict between Hindus and Muslims happening?
Pakistan and India
where is the conflict between Catholics and protestants happening?
Northern Ireland
What three religions claimed Jerusalem as a religious heritage site
Jews, Christians, and Muslims
what are examples of political cultural regions?
North Atlantic Treaty, NATO, AU
What are examples of economic, cultural regions?
Wheat belts and the EU
What does the Muslim world mean?
Countries, in which majority of the population practices the religion of Islam
what are the three regional labels reflecting changes in perceptions
Wheat belt ,Sunbelt, rustbelt
what does climate affect?
Types of natural vegetation
what do landforms affect?
Transportation and population distribution and the location of cities
What is the new name for the manufacturing belt?
The rust belt
