Chapter 4 - Human Geography

statistic that shows the number of live births per thousand population

An individual or group holds complete power

total amount of people per square mile

A communist government typically has what kind of economy?

total knowledge, attitudes and behaviors shared by and passed on by members of a specific group

group of people with a common culture living in a territory and having a strong sense of unity

center where cultures developed and from which ideas and traditions spread

HIstorically, cities usually developed near these.

How has computer technology affected cultural change in recent decades?

An example of an industrialized country is

production of goods and services is controlled by the government

The United States is both a nation and a state.

area around the city center, but not inside the city limits

country with high infant mortality rate, low literacy rate and few resources

From Material World Posters, which has the best HDI rank?

It takes ___ time for a population to double in a more developed country than a less developed

Nation's basic support system - power, water, transportation, etc. - that keeps economy running

From Material World posters, which has the worst HDI rank?

Which is NOT one of the three main types of religions?

shows average number of children a woman would have in her lifetime, based on country's stats

World trade is encouraged by the ___ of natural resources.

most people work in service or information industries and enjoy high standard of living

Which is the primary Holy book in Judaism?

The US has a ____ government and a ___ economy.

movement of population from rural area to cities, often in search of better economic activities

production of goods and services is determined by consumer demand

government run by its citizens or their elected representatives

This economic system combines free market and government support and regulation to keep it fair

use of raw materials to make a new and more valuable, tangible product

What is the spread of cultural traits from one culture to another?