1.11 Vocabulary - East and Southeast Asia

Define population density

• Population density is the total area of a country divided by its population.
• Population density is the total number of animals in a habitat.
• Population density refers to the average age of a population.
• Population density is the number of people living per unit of area.

Define pollution

• Pollution is the process of cleaning the environment.
• Pollution is the contamination of the environment by harmful substances.
• Pollution refers to the natural state of the ecosystem.
• Pollution is the absence of any harmful substances in the air.

Define public transportation

• Public transportation is only for tourists.
• Public transportation includes only private vehicles.
• Public transportation is a service for freight and cargo only.
• Public transportation is a system of transport available for use by the general public, including buses, trains, and subways.

Define resource consumption

• Resource consumption is the measurement of time taken to produce goods.
• Resource consumption refers to the total amount of money spent on production.
• Resource consumption is the use of resources in the production of goods and services.
• Resource consumption is the process of recycling materials after use.

define clean energy

• Clean energy is energy generated from renewable sources that do not pollute the environment.
• Clean energy is energy derived from fossil fuels.
• Clean energy is energy that is always available regardless of the source.
• Clean energy is energy that is produced in nuclear power plants.

define adaptation

• Adaptation is the ability to remain unchanged in any environment.
• Adaptation refers to the physical changes in the climate.
• Adaptation is the process of creating new species.
• Adaptation is the process by which we adjust to their environment to enhance survival.

define modification

• Modification is the process of creating something new.
• Modification refers to the removal of elements.
• Modification is the act of preserving something unchanged.
• Modification is the act of changing something.

define sustainability

• Sustainability is the act of consuming resources at an accelerated rate.
• Sustainability is the process of maximizing profits regardless of environmental impact.
• Sustainability refers to the ability to exploit resources without any limitations.
• Sustainability is the practice of maintaining processes in a way that does not deplete resources or harm ecological systems.

define physical geography

• Physical geography focuses solely on human activities.
• Physical geography is the study of the Earth's political boundaries.
• Physical geography examines only the climate of a region.
• Physical geography is the study of the Earth's natural features and processes.

define urbanization

• Urbanization is the process of population shift from rural to urban areas, leading to the growth of cities.
• Urbanization is the process of building rural communities in urban settings.
• Urbanization refers to the increase in agricultural activities in rural regions.
• Urbanization is the decline of urban areas due to population loss.