Chapter 6: Geograohic Regions of the W.Hemisphere

Refers to the set of principles by which a society decides and organizes the ownership, allocation, and use of resources.

Includes long term trends in weather elements and atmospheric conditions.

Areas of the earth's surface divided into parts that have shared characteristics.

Includes languages and belief systems.

A natural feature of the earth's surface. It can also have significant influence on climates around the world.

What mountain range extends down the west side of South America?

• Rocky Mts

• Andes Mts

• Appalachian Mts.

• Smokey Mts.

Which two (2) mountain ranges are found in North America?

• Rocky Mts.

• Andes Mts.

• Appalachian Mts.

• Swiss Mts.

What type of climate is wet and hot?

• arid

• mediterranean

• tropical

• polar

Which type of climate recieves little or no rain?

• tropical

• arid

• temperate

• mediterranean

Which type of climate is very cold?

• arid

• tropical

• temperate

• polar