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Chapter 6
Hayden: Human Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |