Chapter summary: The Human World

People experience life in ____ ways.

• similar
• various
• identical
• different

Human geographers look at people's interaction with their ____.

• culture
• economy
• technology
• environment

What common elements do cultures share?

• Language, religion, social systems, government, technology, and economy

• Sports, technology, education, and government.
• Climate, geography, economy, and social structure.
• Religion, clothing, architecture, and literature.

From what internal factors do cultures continually change?

• lifestyles and inventions

• geographical, religious, linguistic, and educational factors
• environmental, cultural, historical, and psychological influences
• individual, societal, organizational, and educational aspects

What is cultural diffusion?

• The process of cultural assimilation within a society.
• The preservation of cultural traditions within a society.
• The exchange of goods and services between different cultures.
• The spread of knowledge from one culture to another

What great movements have fostered cultural diffusion?

• technology advancements, religious conversions, diplomatic relations
• natural disasters, political alliances, economic sanctions
• language barriers, isolationism, cultural preservation
• agricultural revolution, industrial revolution, recent information revolution

What does the demographic transition model analyze?

• The rise and fall in birth and death rates

• Changes in migration patterns, fertility rates, and life expectancy
• Changes in economic development, education levels, and healthcare access
• Changes in government policies, social norms, and cultural practices

What does the demographic transition model determine?

• why democracy changes

• Changes in population size and population density over time.
• why populations change

• Changes in population density and population distribution over time.

What problems can population growth cause?

• Less strain on resources
• Improved infrastructure and public services
• Decreased competition for jobs and housing
• food shortages

New technology or creative alternatives are potential solutions for what?

• opportunities

• food growth problems

• difficulties

• population growth problems