chapter 6 Flashcards
(16 cards)
Regions
an area defined by a similar characteristic that is different or separate from other areas in some way
landforms
one of the features that make up Earth’s surface, such as a plain, mountain, or valley
rain forests
tropical woodland with high annual rainfall
population
people who live in an area
Borax
white mineral found in some alkaline salt deposits
climate
includes long-term trends in weather elements and atmospheric condition
population density
describes the number of people who live in a certain size
birth rate
describes how many babies are born in a particular place
Ethnicity
belonging to a group of people connected by language, heritage, religion, and customs.
culture
the learned behavoir of a group of people
economics
a very important factor defining a religion
standard of living
measures the quality of life people have. examples would be heath, wealth, safety.
Agricultural products
products from farming like corn, wheet, carrots, and more
GDP per capita
GDP per person, typically an indicator of income
Gross domestic product
total value of goods and services produced in a year
plateau
a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side.
