Chapter 6 Flashcards
(15 cards)
an area defined by similar characteristics that is different or separate from other areas in some way
Region
the shape, form or nature of physical features on Earth’s surface
Landform
tropical woodland with high annual rainfall
Rainforests
white mineral found in some alkaline salt deposits
Borax
long term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions
Climate
amount of people living in an area
Population
number of people who live in a certain size area
Population density
how many babies are born in a particular time
Birth rate
belonging to a group of people connected by language, heritage, religion and customs
Ethnicity
learned behavior of people
Culture
the set of principles by which a society organizes the ownership, allocation and use of resources
Economics
total value of goods and services produced in a year
Gross Domestic Product
GDP per person, typically an indicator of income
GDP per capita
Products produced in the farming industry
Agricultural Products
elevated area of land with a flat surface
Plateau
