Human Geography (Part B) Review

Posted by Unknown Sunday, September 12, 2010 9:57 AM
Human Geography (Part B) Review

Definitions

  • Birth Rate
  • Carrying Capacity
  • Cultural Diffusion
  • Culture
  • Death Rate
  • Doubling Time
  • Ecological Footprint
  • Migration
  • Natural Increase
  • Population Cartogram


Population

  1. What is a population pyramid? What can it tell us about a population?
  2. Be able to explain the characteristics of a population based on the shape (remember that there are 3 main shapes) of its pyramid.
  3. Be able to draw and label a population pyramid.
  4. What is population density? Be able to calculate it given population and area of places.
  5. Where is the majority of the world’s population located?
  6. What are the advantages of high population density? Low population density? Which would you prefer? Why?


Migration/Culture

  1. What is the difference between immigration and emigration?
  2. What is a push factor? Provide an example.
  3. What is a pull factor? Provide an example.
  4. What are the main elements of culture?
  5. What forces cause cultural change?


Economies

  1. What are the 3 economic categories used to group countries? Explain the characteristics of each group.
  2. Where are the majority of developing countries located in the world?


Government

  1. What are the 3 types of government? Explain their characteristics.
  2. Which type of government would you prefer? Why?


Humans and the Environment

  1. What are some ways for people to reduce their ecological footprint?
  2. What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
  3. How does “The Lorax” demonstrate the need for sustainable development?
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