Unit 2 Vocab

What is the definition of 'location'?

• a specific point on the Earth’s surface

• a type of weather pattern

• a measurement of temperature

• a form of government

What is the definition of 'place'?

• an area distinguished by unique physical and human characteristics

• a measurement of distance between two points

• a type of weather pattern in a region

• a process of changing landforms over time

A ______ is a spatial division of the Earth's surface that shares a common characteristic.

• region

• continent

• ocean

• climate

A ______ is an area of the Earth's surface that is unified by a measurable physical or human characteristic.

• formal region

• climate zone

• ecosystem

• urban area

What is the term for an area of the Earth's surface that is defined by an interaction or connectivity?

• functional region

• formal region

• perceptual region

• climatic zone

What is the term for an area of the Earth's surface that is defined by a perception of the people living there or by the general society and may not be based on objective data?

• perceptual region

• formal region

• functional region

• climatic region

The physical setting created by humans that reflects the identity and culture of the area is called ________.

• cultural landscape

• natural environment

• urban sprawl

• ecosystem

A market system operating free from government intervention is called a ________.

• free enterprise system

• command economy

• mixed economy

• traditional economy

What is the definition of a socialist economic system?

• An economic system in which some large-scale business enterprises are government-owned and operated for the benefit of society.

• An economic system in which all businesses are privately owned and operated for profit.

• An economic system where the government has no role in the economy.

• An economic system based solely on barter and trade.

What is the definition of a communist economic system?

• An economic system in which the means of production are owned by the government for governmental control of the resources.

• An economic system in which individuals own all property and businesses operate for profit.

• An economic system based on barter and trade without the use of money.

• An economic system where private companies control all resources and production.