4 People and Places Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY QUIT Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK Main Ideas What you will learn in this chapter Summary Summary of the chapter GeoGame Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame.

4 People and Places • • Chapter Main Ideas HUMAN GEOGRAPHY HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK Main Ideas Section 1: The Elements of Culture GRAPHIC Human beings are members of social groups with shared and unique sets of behaviors and attitudes. Language and religion are two very important aspects of culture. • Section 2: Population Geography GRAPHIC People are not distributed equally on the earth’s surface. • The world’s population continues to grow, but at different rates in different regions. continued . . .

4 People and Places • • Chapter Main Ideas HUMAN GEOGRAPHY HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK Main Ideas Section 3: Political Geography MAP The world is divided into many political regions. Local, national, and regional governments control aspects of life within the unit boundaries. • Section 4: Urban Geography GRAPHIC Nearly half the world’s population lives in urban areas. • Cities fulfill economic, residential, and cultural functions in different ways. continued . . .

4 People and Places • Chapter Main Ideas HUMAN GEOGRAPHY HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK Main Ideas Section 5: Economic Geography GRAPHIC Economic activities depend on the resources of the land and how people use them. The level of economic development can be measured in different ways. •

4 People and Places Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY QUIT Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK Main Ideas What you will learn in this chapter Summary Summary of the chapter GeoGame Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame.

4 People and Places The Elements of Culture Chapter Summary HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK Summary The Elements of Culture All human groups have a culture. Language and religion are a part of culture. continued . . .

4 People and Places Population Geography Chapter Summary HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK Summary Population Geography The world’s population is expanding rapidly. Most of the world’s population lives in the Northern Hemisphere. continued . . .

4 People and Places Political Geography Chapter Summary HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK Summary Political Geography Size, shape, and location influence political geography. States of the world have a variety of political systems. continued . . .

4 People and Places Urban Geography Chapter Summary HUMAN GEOGRAPHY HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK Summary Urban Geography Urban areas have expanded rapidly and now are home to about one-half of the world’s population. Functions of cities are similar. Land use patterns are unique to a place. continued . . .

4 People and Places Economic Geography Chapter Summary HUMAN GEOGRAPHY HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK Summary Economic Geography Resources, available technology, and economic systems shape the economy of a state. Economic activities are based on how goods or services are produced and traded.

4 People and Places Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY QUIT Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK Main Ideas What you will learn in this chapter Summary Summary of the chapter GeoGame Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame.

4 People and Places 5 points 10 points 10 points 20 points Chapter HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points The Elements of Culture Population, Political, Urban and Economic Geography 10 points 20 points Geographic Challenge

4 People and Places Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter GeoGame HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 1. What is the growth in the number of cities called? urbanization continued . . .

4 People and Places Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter GeoGame HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 2. Which term refers to the blueprint for the behaviors of a group? culture continued . . .

4 People and Places Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter GeoGame HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 3. How is the birthrate different from the rate of natural increase? Birthrate is the number of live births per thousand. Rate of natural increase takes into account the birthrate, minus the mortality rate to determine the population growth. continued . . .

4 People and Places Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter GeoGame HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 4. How is population density determined? Population density is determined by dividing the number of people in a specific area by a specific amount of land. continued . . .

4 People and Places Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter GeoGame HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 5. How is a nation different from a state? Nation refers more to the culture of the people in a specific area. State is a political term for an independent unit that occupies a specific territory and has certain powers. continued . . .

4 People and Places Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter GeoGame HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 6. Which term refers to the spread of ideas, innovations, inventions, and patterns of behavior? diffusion continued . . .

4 People and Places Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter GeoGame HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 7. How are the economy and the infrastructure related to each other? The economy requires the infrastructure to make it work. continued . . .

4 People and Places Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter GeoGame HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 8. What does the GDP number tell you about a country’s economy? GDP gives the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a specific period of time.

4 People and Places 5 points 10 points 10 points 20 points Chapter HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points The Elements of Culture Population, Political, Urban and Economic Geography 10 points 20 points Geographic Challenge

4 People and Places The Elements of Culture (10 points each) Chapter HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home The Elements of Culture (10 points each) 1. What is the purpose of culture? Culture provides individuals with guidelines for behavior, values, and knowledge. continued . . .

4 People and Places The Elements of Culture (10 points each) Chapter HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home The Elements of Culture (10 points each) 2. Why is language so important to a culture? Language reflects all aspects of a culture and allows people to communicate with one another.

4 People and Places 5 points 10 points 10 points 20 points Chapter HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points The Elements of Culture Population, Political, Urban and Economic Geography 10 points 20 points Geographic Challenge

4 HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Population, Political, Urban, and Economic Geography (10 points each) 1. What geographic factors influence population distribution? Landforms, climate, access to water, and altitude influence where people live. continued . . .

4 HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Population, Political, Urban, and Economic Geography (10 points each) 2. How is population density different from population distribution? Density is the average number of people in a region, and distribution is where in a region people live. continued . . .

4 HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Population, Political, Urban, and Economic Geography (10 points each) 3. What is the difference between a country with a democracy and one with a dictatorship? In a democracy, the citizens hold power, either directly or through elected representatives. In a dictatorship, an individual or group holds complete political power. continued . . .

4 HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Population, Political, Urban, and Economic Geography (10 points each) 4. What are some of characteristics of city locations? Many are found at places that allow good transportation or are near natural resources. continued . . .

4 HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Population, Political, Urban, and Economic Geography (10 points each) 5. What are the basic land use patterns in cities? residential, industrial, and commercial zones continued . . .

4 HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Population, Political, Urban, and Economic Geography (10 points each) 6. Why does a country need an infrastructure? A country needs infrastructure to support the economy in the production and distribution of goods and services. continued . . .

4 People and Places 5 points 10 points 10 points 20 points Chapter HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points The Elements of Culture Population, Political, Urban and Economic Geography 10 points 20 points Geographic Challenge

4 People and Places Geographic Challenge (20 points each) Chapter HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Geographic Challenge (20 points each) 1. How might migration affect both population distribution and density? Migration may affect distribution by changing locations where people live and density by increasing or decreasing the number of people living in a specific area. continued . . .

4 People and Places Geographic Challenge (20 points each) Chapter HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame GeoGame Home Geographic Challenge (20 points each) 2. What reasons might countries have to form a regional political unit? Regional and political groups are often formed to deal with problems that affect all members in a special area, such as defense, environment, and trade.

4 People and Places 5 points 10 points 10 points 20 points Chapter HOME Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY People and Places GEOGRAPHY SKILLS HANDBOOK GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points The Elements of Culture Population, Political, Urban and Economic Geography 10 points 20 points Geographic Challenge