World Geo Midterm

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Define First Nation

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First Nation describes Indigenous peoples in Canada who are not Inuit or Métis.

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Define Quebecois

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A person of French Canadian descent, especially a French-speaking one.

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What is the manufacturing belt?

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A region known for its industrial and manufacturing activities in the NE and Midwest US.

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What is one major impact of desertification on Mexico?

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Loss of biodiversity.

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Define tundra

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Tundra is a cold, dry, treeless biome with low vegetation and permafrost.

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What is the significance of the Great Lakes?

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The Great Lakes are a group of five large freshwater lakes in North America, crucial for trade, transportation, and ecosystem diversity.

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Define urbanization

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Urbanization is the process by which rural areas become urbanized as a result of population migration to cities.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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Define cultural diffusion

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Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

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What is the role of the Amazon Rainforest in the global ecosystem?

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The Amazon Rainforest plays a critical role in regulating the Earth's climate, absorbing carbon dioxide, and supporting biodiversity.