Global Studies and Geography Flashcards

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Globalization

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Process of increased interconnectedness among countries

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Cultural Diffusion

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Spread of cultural beliefs and social activities

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GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

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Total value of goods and services produced in a country

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Nation-State

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A sovereign state whose citizens are relatively homogeneous

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Urbanization

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Increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas

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Demographic Transition Model

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Model showing population change over time

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Cultural Landscape

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Visible imprint of human activity on the landscape

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Geopolitics

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Study of the effects of geography on politics and relations

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Megacity

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City with a population over 10 million

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Population Density

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Number of people per unit area