Chapter 4 Study Guide
o Key Vocabulary:
 birthrate- the annual number of births per 1,000 people
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culture- a total way of life that includes beliefs, values, and practices.
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culture trait- an activity or behavior in which people often take part
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culture region- an area of the world that shares cultural traits
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ethnic group- shares a common culture and background or ancestry
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culture diversity- when an area contains a variety of cultures
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cultural diffusion- the spread of cultural traits from place to place
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migration- the process of moving from one place to live in another
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population- the total number of people in a given area
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population density- the measure of the number of people living in an area
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command economy- a system in which the central government makes all economic
decisions
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communism- a type of government that rules all aspects of lives
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democracy- a type of government where people elect leaders and rule by majority
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developed countries- countries with strong economics and a high quality of life
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globalization- the process whereby countries around the world become linked.
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government- a body that makes and enforces laws, regulates business and trade
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gross domestic product (GDP)- the value of all goods and services produced within a
country in a single year
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humanitarian aid- assistance to people in distress
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interdependent- a relationship between countries in which they rely on one another for
resources, goods, or services
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market economy- a system based on private ownership, free trade, and competition
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pop (popular) culture- is determined by culture traits that are well known and accepted
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United Nations- the organization of the world’s countries which promotes peace and
security
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Developing countries- countries with less productive economies and lower quality of life
o Chapter Concepts:
 cultural traits examples include food, education, and type of government
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traits or cultural characteristics define the culture of a place and make it unique
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push and pull factors (Irish potato) cause people to migrate
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the highest populated country in the world is China
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cultures change over time from the influence of other cultures
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an immigrant is someone who moves in to another country to live
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the world’s population overall is increasing
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population growth is determined using birthrate and death rate
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a government is a body that makes and enforces laws, regulates business and trade
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states are interdependent if they buy and sell between themselves to get what they need
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a secondary industry is when raw materials are used to produce or manufacture goods
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economics is how a place makes its money based on how goods are produced,
distributed, and used
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cultural diffusion can be displayed through people in the United States speaking English,
French, Spanish, and Portuguese
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Migration can be caused by pull factors that attract people to a new place
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a large cluster of population may reveal plentiful agricultural land
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someone’s culture is handed down by families and is affected by history and new ideas
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developed countries have strong economics and a good quality of life
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when you rely upon someone to meet your needs, you depend upon them
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popular means that most people are doing something or following a trend
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services are when people are paid to do tasks to fill a need
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a country’s population can grow through the migration and natural increase.
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a tertiary industry is when services are provided to meet needs