Geography Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is a problem with map projections
They distort areas near the poles
Which type of map illustrates the worlds climatological regions?
Thematic Maps
In which manner is absolute location expressed?
Through latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates
Latitudinal lines are used to measure distance
North and South
Literacy rates are more likely to be higher in what areas?
Developed nations
What are true of extremely high population densities?
Competition for resources is intense, strain on public services, urban areas
What are negative demographic indicators?
High Infant Mortality rates, low literacy rates, low life expectancy
What describes a formal region?
Homogeneity (similarity)
What are factors in in a location’s climate?
latitudinal position, elevation, and proximity to mountains
What is NOT true of the Tropics?
They are always wamer than other parts of the globe (for example: Death Valley)
Weathering is different than erosion because:
it does not involve moving particles (just climate)
Where can natural hazards occur?
In all regions of the Earth
A developing nation has a high likelihood of?
Subsistence farming (growing crops for your family only)
What describes ethnic groups?
Subgroups within a population who share a common history, language, and/or religion
Characteristics of non renewable resources (oil, coal, etc.):
used more frequently, responsible for climate change, relied heavily upon in developing companies.
What are examples of “pull” factors for an area?
educational opportuntites, jobs, etc.
What has been recently affecting agricultural production?
Biotechnology and GMOs
How can globalization be described?
The integration of the world’s economic systems into a singular entity
What is true of political boundaries?
They are constantly changing
