Human Geography Questions
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Limiting factor that acts on a population as its size nears carrying capacity.Ex: Predation, competition, parasitism and disease
Constant population growth- Unlimited resources (space, food, water)- Ideal conditions
Tell us about the DEMOGRAPHY of a population (the make-up of a population) in terms of age and gender.
the number of individuals that can be supported in an area.
Population growth increases until carrying capacity is reached, then growth levels off/decreases.
Where a population lives.Ex: Polar bears live in Antarctica
a structure or organization of a culture that influences social behavior
the notion that successive societies leave behind their cultural imprint, a collection of evidence about human character and experiences within a geographic region, which shapes the cultural landscape
the subjective feelings and memories people associate with a geographic location
a relatively small group that has separated from an established religious denomination
the long-established behaviors, beliefs, and practices passed down from generation to generation
a communal space that is separate from home (first place) or work (second place)
a central, enduring element of a culture that reflects its shared ideas, values, knowledge, and beliefs
an established building style of different cultures, religions, and places
the state of belonging to a group of people who share common cultural characteristics
a natural landscape that has been modified by humans, reflecting their cultural beliefs and values
don't see everything that goes on underneath the tip of the iceberg (mentifacts); can only evaluate culture from the top as in food and clothing
rice paddies apart of japanese culture for over 1300 years; tourist attraction; terraced paddies help protect wildlife and represent a coherent, organized culture that can maintain them
the ways in which humans make sense of themselves and how they with to be viewed by others
a separate church organization that unites a number of local congregations