World Regions Flashcards
Custom
Custom: ways of living by people around the world
Values
Values: things that people believe are most important in life. Many people’s values are shaped by their religious beliefs.
Interaction
Interaction: exchange of ideas and customs.
Geography
Geography: is the study of Earth, how it shapes people’s lives and is shaped in turn by people’s activities. It comes from the Greek word means “Earth writing” or “writing about Earth”
Region
Region: is an area with common features that set it apart from other areas.
Landforms
Landforms: are natural features of the landscape, natural physical features of the earth’s surface, for example, valleys, plateaus, mountains, plains, hills, loess, or glaciers.
Climate
Climate: weather pattern that an area has over a long period of time. For example, climate around Earth’s central part, near the equator, is hot and humid
Culture
Culture: is the way of life of a group of people, including their daily habits, beliefs, and arts.