Cultural and Linguistic Concepts Flashcard

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Who are the scientists that study languages?

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Linguists

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What are large groups of related languages having similar roots called?

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Language families

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What is the effect of the information revolution?

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Global communication through computers and the internet

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What does globalization affect?

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Economic, political, and cultural ideas

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Which term is related to the wealth and goods available for living? Options: Information revolution, Globalization, Connectivity

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Standard of Living

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How many people currently live on Earth?

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7 billion

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What percentage of Earth's land area is inhabited by people?

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30%

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What is a demographic transition?

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A model that uses birthrate and death rates to show how population changes over time.

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What is a community?

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People with common interests living in a particular area.

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What is a population pyramid?

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A diagram that shows the distribution of a population by age and gender.