How has the Earth been divided in this picture?

Northern and Southern Hemispheres

Why does it get colder as we rise in elevation?

The atmosphere thins and cannot retain heat.

Lines of Latitude are used to tell us...

How far North or South of the Equator we are.

Lines of Longitude are used to tell us...

How far East or West of the Prime Meridian we are.

What factors affect Climate?

Latitude, Elevation, distance from ocean.

What is the main purpose of a compass rose on a map?

To indicate the cardinal directions

What is a possible reason for Kenya having a “bottom heavy” pyramid? A) Industrialization is at its peak, B) There is a significant lack of quality medical care, C) Higher education is readily available to the population, D) Migratory populations have negative immigration issues

There is a significant lack of quality medical care.

What would be the best way to get Kenya’s population pyramid to look like Japan’s in the next century? A) Create massive industrial projects that bring millions of jobs to the country, B) Continue to remove funding for government medical programs for the lower class, C) Improve barriers to keep certain classes from higher education, D) Passing government regulations barring the possibility of giving tax breaks to industrial companies

Create massive industrial projects that bring millions of jobs to the country.

A population pyramid that shows rapid growth will have what type of shape? Options: a narrower middle and wide bottom, almost equal at middle and bottom, narrower at bottom than middle

a narrower middle and wide bottom

How would you describe the population of this country?

They are experiencing rapid population growth.

Describe the literacy rate of this country.

Most people can read and write.

World Geography Midterm Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Identify the location in Yellow: North America, South America, Africa, Asia.

Back

Asia

2.

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Identify the location in Green: Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe

Back

Africa

3.

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Identify the location in brown: Australia/Oceania, Asia, Africa, North America.

Back

Australia/Oceania

4.

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Identify the location in red: Australia/Oceania, Europe, Africa, North America

Back

Europe

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Altitude affects the temperature and climate of a location. The higher in elevation the...

Back

colder the air temperature.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Global Positioning Systems (GPS) used for?

Back

To find an exact location on Earth.

7.

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Identify this type of farming where fields are clear by cutting down forests.

Back

Slash and Burn farming.

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