Final Flashcards
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What is an example showing how physical geography can affect a countries economic activities
Japan being a group of islands and depending on fishing, Columbia having fertile soil and climate to grow coffee beans. Saudi Arabia profiting from its many oil reserves underground
How do immigrants add to a diverse culture in a country
They combine traditions of the local community to rituals from their homeland population and create new customs
What are countries doing to slow down the impact of climate change
Pass legislation that mandates a reduction of carbon emissions by automobiles and factories
What innovations led to the increased use of sea travel
Technological improvements such as the compass and improvements in ship design made ocean voyages possible
How has the green revolution been able to produce enough food to keep pace with a growing population
By using lots of fertilizers, pesticides, and increased irrigation needs
What is a common argument in favor to nuclear power plants
There is a limited amount of nonrenewable resources left
What is a common argument against nuclear power plants
There is a high risk of radiation exposure to all nearby
What event had the greatest impact on the political, economic, and culture elements of Mexico
The arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century
What is a result of the global spread of American popular culture
The spread of English as an international language
Why did favelas increase in Brazil in the 1970s
Migrants from rural areas couldn’t afford to live in urban cities
In what direction was the huge migration shift in America in the 1800s
West
How did the United States acquire their northern and southern boarders
Through diplomatic agreements of man mad boarders (the 49th parallel-northern) and natural boarders (rio grande and gulf coast-southern)
Why was the North American free trade agreement (NAFTA) and the European Union (E.U.) formed
To increase economic cooperation between member nations
In the Colombian exchange, how were the lives of Europeans impacted by their American counterparts
There was a transfer of new products and ideas that encouraged economic growth
Why was the UN created
To maintain international cooperation among members, keep world peace through the use of sanctions, and to provide humanitarian aid with ground like UNICEF
What geographic circumstance has hampered Russia’s success in foreign policy
Lack of warm-water ports for commerce
Very isolated
Politically- they are communist
How does the Cold War continue to affect the political landscape of Europe
Some Eastern European counties are still economically, politically, and culturally aligned with Russia
What major change was going on in Europe during the 1989 democratic elections in Latvia, Poland, and Ukraine
The diffusion of democratic ideals
After the formation of the EU, why do we see a population shift in Europe
People migrated to Western Europe in search of employment in more industrialized countries
Why is north Africa different than the rest of Africa both culturally and I’m the advancement of medical care
They are separated by the Sahara
Why is Nelson Mandela a hero to many South Africans
Mandala lead a long struggle to end apartheid for black South Africans
What are some of the negative cultural effects of European colonization in South America and Africa
European colonization created cultural divisions within these two regions that later led to mass civil wars, political unrest, dictatorships and corrupt leadership
What happened in South America and Africa after colonization
African and South American countries began to fight for their independence from this colonial ruler
Why does Africa have relatively poor economies even though they have an abundance of natural resources
Africa la is infrastructure, money to build an industrial base and education levels to use their natural resources for more raw materials while their unstable political geography has contributed to their demise as well
