The act of leaving one's country to live in another

What does the Demographic Transition Model describe?

The changes in a population's birth and death rates over time as a society develops

Population concentration

The clustering of people in certain areas or regions, often due to favorable living conditions

The total number of people living in a country

The total number of births in a country per 1,000 people per year

What is the crude death rate?

The total number of deaths in a country per 1,000 people per year

What is a developing country?

A country that is in the process of improving its economy, infrastructure, and living standards

What is a developed country?

A country with a high standard of living, advanced technology, and a strong economy

What is folk culture?

The traditional customs, beliefs, and practices passed down through generations in small, local communities

What is popular culture?

The popular music and fashion trends that emerge in large cities

Traditional music passed down orally through generations, often reflecting the culture and stories of a community

What is popular music?

Music that is widely recognized, commercialized, and enjoyed by large audiences

What is a language branch?

A group of related languages that share a common origin within a language family

What is Christianity?

A monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

A monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad and the Quran

A monotheistic religion that believes in one God and follows the teachings of the Hebrew Bible

What are the similarities between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism?

All three are monotheistic Abrahamic faiths, believing in one God

A spiritual and philosophical tradition from India that believes in karma, reincarnation, and the pursuit of moksha

A philosophical and spiritual tradition based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), focused on overcoming suffering through mindfulness and meditation

A philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral values, social harmony, and respect for tradition

What are the similarities between Confucianism and Taoism?

Both are philosophical traditions that emphasize harmony with nature and the universe

What is the main difference between Sikhism and Hinduism?

Sikhism is a monotheistic religion focusing on devotion to one God, while Hinduism is polytheistic and includes a belief in many gods and reincarnation.

What is a universalizing religion?

A religion that seeks to appeal to all people, regardless of culture or location

Examples of universalizing religions?

Religions that seek to spread their teachings and appeal to people worldwide, such as Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism

What is an ethnic religion?

A religion that is closely tied to a specific ethnic group, culture, or geographic region

Why are ethnic religions typically clustered in one area of the world?

They are practiced only by people of a specific ethnicity and are deeply tied to their cultural and geographic region.

A traditional religion of Japan that focuses on worshiping kami (spirits) and maintaining harmony with nature

A political entity with a permanent population, defined territory, government, and the ability to enter into relations with other states

What is a city-state or microstate?

A small, independent state that consists of a single city and its surrounding territory

A large political unit in which a single authority rules over multiple territories or peoples

What is a medieval kingdom?

A political entity ruled by a monarch, typically during the Middle Ages, with a defined territory and hierarchical social structure

A group of people who share common cultural characteristics, such as language, ethnicity, and traditions, often within a defined territory

What is a nation-state?

A political entity where a single nation (ethnic group) and its government occupy the same territory

What is a multi-ethnic state?

A state that is made up of multiple ethnic groups, each with their own culture and traditions

What is a multinational state?

A state that consists of several ethnic groups, each with its own distinct cultural identity, and where each group may have some level of political autonomy.

What is a stateless nation?

A group of people with a shared culture, language, and identity but no recognized sovereign state of their own

A form of government in which a single ruler, often a king or queen, holds absolute power, typically passed down through heredity

A government system where leaders are chosen by the people, either directly or through elected representatives

A government system in which power is held by a single ruler or small group, often obtained and maintained through force, with little or no input from the people

A form of government in which a small group of people, often from the elite or wealthy class, hold power and make decisions for the entire population

A government system where religious leaders or institutions hold political power and the laws are based on religious principles

What is urbanization?

The process by which an increasing percentage of a population lives in cities and suburbs

Human Geography Final Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compass rose?

Back

A map symbol showing directions like North, South, East, and West

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What does longitude measure on Earth?

Back

The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian

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What does latitude measure on Earth?

Back

The distance north or south of the Equator

4.

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What is the equator?

Back

An imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a map key?

Back

To explain the symbols and colors used on a map

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The total number of people living on Earth

Back

The way people are spread out across a specific area or the world

7.

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Front

What is immigration?

Back

The movement of people from one country to another to live permanently or temporarily

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