Geography Flashcard

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What is absolute location?

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The exact coordinates of a place on Earth - latitude and longitude

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What is relative location?

Back

A place in relation to another place.

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How are most islands formed?

Back

By tectonic plate movement, volcanic eruptions, sediment deposits, and glacial retreat.

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What is the significance of the Prime Meridian in geography?

Back

It is used to measure longitude.

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What natural disasters can earthquakes cause?

Back

Tsunamis

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What do population pyramids show?

Back

Distribution of population by age and gender

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Which type of economy is determined by customs and traditions?

Back

Traditional

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What is a consequence of a slowing world population growth rate?

Back

Future workforce shortages

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What are the basic beliefs and traditions of Christianity?

Back

Belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God

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What factors make up HDI (Human Development Index)?

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Human development index, life expectancy, education, and standard of living