Social Studies Vocabulary

What is population density?

• The amount of people that live in an area.

• A type of government.

• An economic system.

Why might a place have a lower population density?

• The place is near a body of water.

• The climate is perfect!!!

• It is way too cold in that place!

This is where humans become accustomed to their environment, they change something about themselves to adapt...

• Environmental modification

• Human Adaptation

• Natural Disaster

This is where humans physically alter/change the environment.

• Human Adaptation

• Environmental Modification

• Natural Disaster

This is an image of a diamond mine that was created by humans in Russia. This is an example of...

• Environmental Modification

• Human Adaptation

• Natural Disaster

What form of government would a dictatorship fall under?

• Limited

• Unlimited

People have few rights and the government has all the power.

What form of government is this?

• Unlimited

• Limited

People have rights, there is usually a constitution, and a separation of powers.

What form of government is this?

• Limited

• Unlimited

What is cultural diffusion?

• Multiple cultures in an area.

• All the parts that make up your culture.

• When culture spreads from one place to another.

People can own businesses and there is little government involvement.

What type of economic system is this?

• Traditional

• Communism

• Free Enterprise