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What is the Colombian Exchange?
An exchange of food, plants, animals and disease from the Old World (Europe) to the New World (Americas).
Where did the California gold strike occur?At Sutter’s MillEstablished the city of San
FranciscoPopulation established allowed
California to become a state.Called 49ers.
Low standard of living occursWhen you have a short life
expectancyInfant mortality (death) rates are
high per thousand.Average income is low
How are arches created?When bedrock is more resistant
to weathering and erosion than the surrounding area.
Latitude and ElevationCan have a similar effect.Can create an ice-capped
mountain even when it is on the equator.
Ex. , Mt. Kilimanjaro
What is the Coriolis Effect?The Coriolis Effect contributes to
the circular motion of the wind around pressure systems which move weather patterns.
It is because the earth spins on its axis.
Contributes to tornados and hurricanes.
Central America’s RainforestsAre decreasing.Costa Rica is trying to preserve
their rainforests through eco-tourism.
Inca Indians of South AmericaLived in the Andes Mountains.Farmed using terracesDid not have a written language.
European UnionAn economic agreement between
Western European Nations.The Euro is their currency.Passports are not needed
between member nations.
Jet Stream Patterns of North America.
Jet streams are fast flowing, narrow air currents found in the atmosphere.
Green RevolutionThe use of scientific farming
methods and improved varieties of seeds to increase agricultural output.
Facebook and TwitterSocial mediaAllows people to connect through
common interests.Can cause revolutions, new
ideas, etc.
What are polders?Found in the NetherlandsThey are dikes that hold back the
seaThey reclaim land from the sea
How did the U.S. benefit from the immigration of German Jews before WW II
Scientists who were Jewish escaped Nazi Germany
They brought knowledge of atomic weapons
Define suffrageThe right to voteWomen have had to fight to get
the right to vote in most all countries.
CultureA set of common customs,
institutions and beliefs of a people
This can include religion, language, traditions…
Karl MarxA German JewCreated the idea of communismClass struggle and revolutionary
changeWorkers should own the means of
production.No private property!
OverfishingHas depleted the oceans’ fish
populations.Some people believe that
governments should regulate fishing
Suez and Panama canalsTrade paths that have cut land
between two bodies of water.Shorten trade routesSave money, miles & time.
NAFTANorth America Free Trade
AgreementCaused some American
companies to move their factories to Mexico
Caused Americans to lose jobsAn agreement between Canada,
U.S. and MexicoBill signed by Pres. Clinton
Subsistence farmingProducing just enough food for a
family’s survivalDo not produce enough to sell for
profit (money)
Market EconomyFree marketPrices are determined by supply
and demandUsually the economic system of
democracies
Taiga biomeFound in Canada, Russia and
EuropeIt is a forest region biomeDetermined by climateThe word is Russian
RussiaRussia is on two continents and is
mostly cold.Warm water ports are important
for shipping goods and supplies to a country.
DiseaseIn today’s globalization disease
can spread rapidly due to increased travel between continents.
Inca, Maya, & Aztec IndiansAre Latin American nativesUsed advanced technology to
build complex structures.
Four Economic Sectors The primary sector of the economy
extracts or harvests products from the earth.
The secondary sector of the economy manufactures finished goods.
The tertiary sector of the economy is the service industry. Advertizing, etc…
The quaternary sector of the economy consists of intellectual activities: government, culture, libraries, scientific research, education, and information technology.