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Chapter 6
Hayden: Human Systems
Question | Answer |
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Market Economy | System where people choose freely what to buy or sell |
Command Economy | System where the government decides what to make, where to make it, and how much it costs |
Capitalism | System where business and industries are privately owned |
Communism | System where the government owns or controls all means of production |
Developed Countries | Countries with high standards of living and high levels of industry |
Developing Countries | Countries with less productive economies and low standards of living |
Urbanization | Growth in the proportion of people living in towns and cities |
Subsistence Agriculture | A method of farming where food is grown by a family for its own needs |
Pastoralism | Subsistence agriculture involving herding animals |
Agribusiness | Operation of specialized commercial farms for more efficiency and profits |
Nationalism | The feeling of pride and loyalty to one's country or cultural group |
Natural Boundaries | Boundaries that follow a landform |
Cultural Boundaries | Boundaries based on cultural traits |
Geometric Boundaries | Boundaries that follow geometric patterns |