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Introduction to geography and economics

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Name two types of geography   Human geography and physical geography  
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What is Geography?   The study of the world, it's people and the landscapes they create.  
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What is a region?   a part of the world with one or more common features.  
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What are the five themes of geography?   location, place, region, movement, human-environment interaction  
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What is absolute location?   a specific, exact place  
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What is relative location?   a general area (north, east, south, west)  
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What is culture?   the set of beliefs, values and practices that a group of people has in common.  
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How is culture developed?   passed down learned cultural diffusion  
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What is a multicultural society?   a variety of cultures or ethnic groups in the same area.  
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What is cultural diffusion?   the spread of culture traits from one region to another.  
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What is globalization?   the process in which countries are linked to each other through culture and trade  
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What is popular culture?   culture traits that are well-known and widely accepted like music, food and sports.  
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What is interdependence?   when countries rely on each other for resources  
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What is the United Nations (UN)?   a organization of world's countries that promotes peace and security  
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What is humanitarian aid?   assistance to people in need, such as hurricane relief.  
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What are the characteristics of limited government?   written constitution free and fair elections protection of human rights leaders follow laws limits on government  
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What are the characteristics of unlimited government?   No/weak government no/unfair elections government uses intimidation no laws for leaders no limit on government  
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What is a constitutional amendment?   adding, deleting or making changes to the constitution  
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