Human Geography Exam Study Guide

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Define urbanization and give an example.

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Urbanization is the growth of cities as people move from rural to urban areas.

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Is drought, and war a push or pull?

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Push

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A population pyramid can be interpreted to show which of the following:

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Birth rates, death rates, and life expectancy can be interpreted from a population pyramid.

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The HDI indicator that has the biggest impact on quality of life is:

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Life expectancy

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Daily life in a high HDI country is generally characterized by:

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Better access to healthcare, education, and higher living standards compared to a low HDI country.

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China is considered which of the following? A developed country, A developing country, A low-income country, A newly industrialized country

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A developed country

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Define culture.

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Culture is shared beliefs, traditions, language, and social institutions.

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What is cultural convergence?

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Cultural convergence is the blending of cultures.

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What is cultural divergence?

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Cultural divergence is when cultures remain distinct.

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Define culture in one sentence.

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Culture is shared beliefs, traditions, language, and social institutions.