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Study Guide - Geography and Culture Test
Core ________________
Cultural diversity can create an interesting mix of ideas
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True
as well as conflict.
Longitude is the distance east or west of the Prime
True
Meridian
People's culture
is handed down by families and
affected by history and new ideas.
A general description of where a place lies is called its
Relative
____________________ location.
the development of the mind and character through
Education
study and training
The set of beliefs values and practices that a group of
culture.
people has in common is
The inventions and tools used in the society
Technology
The equator is 0 degrees latitude
True
the arts, clothing, sports, leisure
Creative Expression
When people move from one place to another they
bring their culture with them.
What a culture consumes for nutrients
Food
All the activities that people and businesses do to earn
Economy
a living are part of the ____________________.
A geographer who studies roads and routes is dealing
Movement
with the theme of
Latitude is the distance north of south of the equator.
True
spoken or written words;
Language
a system of beliefs that goes beyond human powers
Religion
ideals or beliefs that guide the way people live
Customs and Beliefs
Cultural diffusion is
the spread of culture traits from
one region to another.
the way that money and goods are used by people, and
Economy
their businesses
Events that have shaped the region
History
The way a country is ruled and laws are enforced
Government
The theme of Place refers to where an area is.
False
Identify the five themes of geography.
Location, Place, HumanEnvironment Interaction,
Movement, and Regions
List the continents and oceans
North America, South America,
Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia,
Antarctica, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian,
Arctic, Southern
What is culture? In what ways do cultures change?
Culture is a group’s shared beliefs,
values, and practices. Cultures may
change when they come in close
contact with each other, such as
through migration or trade.