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geography 6-8 review
geography 6-8 review by aylih
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The natural systems, landforms, and resources that shape human life are known as the | environmental |
| An economic system that focuses on production, trade, and consumption of goods and services is called the | capitalism or a market economy |
| The increasing worldwide connection of trade, technology, and culture is known as | globalization |
| Using resources responsibly so future generations can meet their own needs is known as | sustainability |
| Globalization spreads technology, ideas, and goods, which can increase ________________ growth in countries that participate in global markets. | economic |
| A major sustainability challenge linked to globalization is increased ________________ of natural resources. | increased consumption |
| A geographic claim must be supported by accurate ________________ to show how one concept influences another. | evidence |
| A concept web helps students visually map the connections between Environment, Economy, Globalization, and ________________. | sustainability |
| International cooperation and investment in renewable energy are examples of how globalization can support __________________. | sustainability |
| A business’s location is often influenced by the availability of natural __________ such as water, minerals, or fertile land | resources |
| When a company chooses a location with strong environmental protections, it is supporting long-term __________. | sustainability |
| The movement of goods, people, and ideas from one place to another is known as | diffusion |
| A country’s roads, bridges, power supply, and communication networks are all examples of its __________. | infrastructure |
| A major environmental challenge that can discourage businesses from locating in an area is the presence of frequent natural __________. | hazards |
| The term used to describe how humans adapt to, depend on, or modify their environment is | human environmental interaction |
| A business may choose a developing country because labor costs are __________ compared to developed countries. | lower or cheaper |
| When companies compare two potential locations, they often list the __________ and __________ of each option. | pros and cons |
| The economic measure that shows the value of goods and services produced within a country is called _______ | GDP |
| Choosing a business location affects not only the economy but also the __________ and __________ of local communities. | environment and people |
| Cultural diffusion is the process by which cultural traits _________ from one place to anothe | spread |
| When people move and bring their traditions with them, it is called __________ diffusion | relocation |
| A cultural trait that spreads rapidly through social media is an example of __________ diffusion | contagious |
| A cultural region is an area where people share similar _________ traits. | cultural |
| . A political boundary is a line that defines the area a government_______ | controls |
| A boundary based on human traits such as language or religion is known as a __________ boundary. | cultural |
| A boundary created by natural features like rivers or mountains is called a __________ boundar | physical |
| When a trait spreads from a place of authority or influence, such as fashion from Paris, it is called __________ diffusion. | hierarchical |
| A geometric boundary is drawn using straight lines or______ | parallels |
| Cultural patterns can influence political decisions because groups with shared culture often seek their own __________ or political autonomy. | self rule |
| The environment influences the economy because natural resources such as oil, timber, and fertile soil create ________________ opportunitie | economic or business |