Welcome Work Flashcards
(24 cards)
Transnational Migration
Movement of people from one country to another
Internal Migration
Movement of people from one country to another
Economic Pull for Rural-to-Urban Migration
Jobs
What are the four things (criteria) needed in order for a territory to be a state?
- Government
- Defined Boundary
- Permanent Population
- Recognized by other countries
Territoriality
A willingness by a person to defend their claim over their land
Political Power
Control over people, land, and resources
ESPN stand for _____, _____, _____, and _____.
Economic; Social/Cultural; Political; Environmental
Redistricting
Redrawing of district lines
Gerrymandering
Redrawing of district lines to help a certain party/population
What is the difference between rural and urban areas?
Rural areas have more land dedicated to agriculture and a lower population density. Urban areas have a much larger population and more tertiary sector employers.
What happened at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
At the Berlin Conference, Africa was divided into territories.
What was the Cold War?
The Cold War was a time of political hostility between the US and Soviet Union.
Why was the Berlin Wall built in 1961?
The Berlin Wall was built to separate the two sides of Germany and East Germans from fleeing to West Germany.
Shatterbelt
A country in between two warring countries.
Devolution
Dividing some of the power from the national government to the subnational government.
Soveignty
Government
What was an unintended social consequence of China’s one-child policy?
China began to have a greater gender imbalance with more males than females. This made it difficult for marriage purposes.
What did the Chinese government do as a result of this unintended social consequence?
They encouraged women from nearby countries to move into China.
What is the most common reason for migration?
Jobs are the most common reason for migration.
Three rural settlement patterns include ____, _____, and _____.
clustered; dispersed; linear
Three rural survey methods include _____, _____, and ______.
Metes and bounds; Long lots; Township and Range
List five techniques used by humans to alter the physical environment in order to increase agricultural production.
- Irrigation
- Terrace Farming
- Deforestation
- Desertification
- Drainage of Wetlands
What are the five “too’s” that influence where people choose not to live?
- Too Hot
- Too Cold
- Too Hilly
- Too Wet
- Too Dry
List three human factors that influence population distribution
- Safety
- Jobs
- Family
