vocaba Flashcards
(10 cards)
Culture
set of beliefs, values, and practices a group of people have
in common
Ethnic group
group of people who share a common culture and ancestry
Population
total number of people in a given area
Population density
measure of the number of people living in an area, usually expressed as persons per square mile or square kilometer
Cultural diffusion
spread of culture traits from one region to another
Settlement
any place where a community is established
Trade route
path used by people for buying and selling goods
Fracking
process that uses large amounts of water and chemicals to break up rocks in order to extract gas or oil
terraced farming
form of farming on steps carved into steep hillsides to create flat land for growing crops
slash-and-burn agriculture
form of farming where trees and plants in heavily forested areas are cut down and burned to clear the land for growing crops