AP HuGAP: Unit 2 Vocab (1-20)

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Anthropocene

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The age when humans have a big impact on Earth’s environment.

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Demography

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Study of populations — their size, structure, and changes.

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Population Distribution

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How people are spread across an area.

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Combined landmass of Europe and Asia.

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Eurasia

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Ecumene

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Land where people permanently live.

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Population Clusters

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Areas with many people living close together.

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Metacity

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City with over 20 million people.

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City with over 10 million people.

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Megacity

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Developed (Industrialized) Country

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Rich country with advanced industry and high living standards.

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Poorer country improving industry and living standards.

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Developing (Industrializing) Country