CBA 1 Review 25-26 World Cultures

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What are some push factors that cause people to leave rural areas?

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Lack of jobs, poor schools, drought, poverty

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What are some pull factors that attract people to move to cities?

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More jobs/economic opportunities, education, healthcare, better opportunities

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Effects of migration on the place left behind?

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Fewer workers, families separated

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Effects of migration on the place people move to?

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Overcrowding, new cultures, more workers

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How do cities adapt to crowded conditions?

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Cities grow and adjust to larger population, i.e., expand transportation, create new jobs, improve services.

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Why do harsh climates have low populations?

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Deserts/cold areas lack water, food, or good farmland, making it hard to survive

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What is the difference between physical and human features?

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Physical: created by nature (mountains, rivers, deserts). Human: built by people (cities- Tokyo, roads, monuments - Great Wall of China)

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Why are cities often located near rivers or coasts?

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Waterways make easier transportation and trade, fertile land, access to water

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What are some reasons for rapid population growth?

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Better healthcare, more food supply, lower death rates, longer life expectancy

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What is the difference between Athens and today's democracy?

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Athens = direct democracy (citizens voted themselves); Today = representative democracy (elect representatives to decide)