Section 1 The Study of Human Geography Section 2 Political and Economic Systems

Why is population density distributed unevenly around the world?

What are some possible effects of population growth?

What are some of the elements of culture?

How do cultures change?

Which culture did we borrow or adapt the following from? Hamburgers and hotdogs Chocolate Democratic Government Halloween Number System Hockey Paper Money Lacrosse

More than 7 billion people now live on earth.

-Population Density: the average # of people in a square mile or square kilometer

-(total population÷land area)

-Population density can be misleading… Why?

MYTH?OR REALITY?

Summarize each video when it is done. Then take a side. Which do you agree with and why?

Why are some people optimistic about population growth, while others remain pessimistic?

Birthrate: number of live births each year per 1,000 people

Deathrate: number of deaths each year per 1,000

Immigrants vs. EmigrantsWhich countries around the world

have high numbers of immigrants/emigrants?

What would cause you to emigrate?

Of the top ten things you CARE about!

Define Culture:List traits of the culture of St. Mary’s

High School: Language? Eating customs? School traditions? Accepted behaviors? Fashion? Religion? (duh)

A place where important ideas begin and from which they spread.

Why is SW Asia a particularly important cultural hearth?

Name present day cultural hearths:

How can language both unite and divide people?

How can religion both unite and divide people?

Why are some cultural landscapes similar and others different?

List some ways in which our government affects our daily lives:

Clearly defined territoryPopulationSovereigntyGovernment

GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE Unitary system Federation Confederation

Government Authority Authoritarian Dictatorship Totalitarianism Monarchy Democracy

Traditional Economies Market Economy Command Economy Mixed Economy

These three economic systems provide different ways of producing and distributing goods and services

In which economic system is the government the most involved?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each economic system?

Sections 1 World Resources 2 World Economic Activity

How do renewable resources and nonrenewable resources differ?

What energy sources are available to individuals and nations?

List as many forest products you can think of!

Natural Resources- materials in the environment that people value and need to satisfy their needs

RENEWABLE RESOURCES NONRENEWABLE RESOURCES

What are four different categories of economic activities?

Why are global trade patterns changing today?

What kinds of data indicate a country’s level of development?

In five years will economic activities change? If so, how? If not, why?

Primary Hunting-gathering societies Subsistence farming Commercial farming

Secondary Cottage industries Commercial industries▪ Give an example of each:

Tertiary Service industry jobs▪ List at least 5 examples:

Quaternary Acquisition, processing, and sharing

informationWhy can these jobs be located nearly anywhere?

How does the distribution of resources affect global trade patterns?

What is the difference between imports and exports?

What does it mean to have a favorable balance of trade?

What defines a country’s level of development?

Fossil fuelsNuclear energyWater power (hydroelectric)Geothermal energySolar energy

Why do some people and nations encourage the development of energy sources other than fossil fuels?