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9 Weeks Exam Review

Physical Geography

Air masses (wind) directly affect temperature.

When air masses cross a body of water, that air typically is colder than the water.

Physical Geography

Global wind patterns are MOST affected by air pressure

Cultural Geography

North America predominant religion is Protestantism

Whereas the predominant religion in South America is Catholicism

Physical Geography

Great Lakes were formed primarily as a result of the action of glaciers

Cultural Geography

Quebec’s desire to be independent of Canada stems from their French culture and language and fear of being assimilated into Canadian culture inspired by England

Cultural Geography

Living in the US, which has a democracy, citizens hold free speech as an important right

Physical and Cultural Geography

Urbanization (major cities) is most associated with access to water

Cultural Geography

Globalization has led to pandemics of infectious diseases such as smallpox, HIV/AIDS, and H1N1 virus. These infectious diseases have devastated populations across the world

Cultural Geography

While there have been negative effects due to globalization, globalization has also led to an improved standard of living

Cultural Geography

As a result of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) trade between MX, Canada, and the US has increased

Cultural Geography

Industrial growth in the US has had a variety of negative effects such as the depletion of resources, removal of hazardous waste and the emissions of toxins in the air

Physical & Cultural Geography

The adaptations of civilizations to the environment is crucial for survival

West Texas and Israel have successfully adapted to their environment by using irrigation to water crops, air conditioning, and desalination of water

Cultural Geography

Heterogeneous, or the blending of elements, is evident in modern America by the variety of religions, art, food, and language all found in one country

Cultural Geography

The invention of the automobile has most affected the development of suburbs in the US in the past 50 years

Physical and Cultural Geography

Factories burning petroleum fuels like coal and automobile exhaust are causes of chemicals mixing with rainwater which forms acid rain

Physical Geography

Arid conditions and water access is an important issue between states like Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah (Southwest region)

Cultural Geography

America is an example of the “melting pot” description of many races who have come from other country and mixed culture traits also known as cultural convergence

Cultural and Physical Geography

Similar characteristics of US and Canada Both speak English Similar bilingual issues Both members of NAFTA Both experienced colonization by Great Britain

Cultural Geography

Manifest Destiny – the idea that the US should claim and settle the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Use of the land for farming and settlements was preferable to the nomadic bands of natives which lived there

God had selected America as a chosen land

Cultural Geography

The push-pull factors which cause many people to immigrate illegally along the southwestern border with Mexico cause long lasting political and economic problems

Physical Geography

Climates and Regions Southwest – arid desert – El Paso Southeast – Sub tropical, rainy, mild – Atlanta Marine West Coast – San Francisco Midwest – Plains – Iowa Corn Belt Northeast – Humid Continental – New York

Physical Geography

Yearly the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are hit by hurricanes

Geographers help save lives during a hurricane by being able to identify and plan efficient evacuation routes

Physical Geography

A volcano would be part of Earth’s lithosphere

Cultural Geography

The majority of Hispanics living in California come from Mexico

Spanish is widely spoken in North and South America

Cultural Geography

In an effort to develop public policy items are usually presented to city government

Celebrate Freedom Week

American Revolution Time period where colonists fought for freedom from

England

Grievances in the Declaration of Independence King had absolute power Taxation without representation Illegal search by British soldiers Quartering of troops Inability to speak freely about issues

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In response to grievances: 3 different branches that check and balance each other Bill of Rights

1. RAPPS 2. Right to bear arms 3. No quartering of troops 4. No illegal search or seizure 5. Rights of the accused 6. Right to a speedy trial 7. Right to jury in civil cases 8. No cruel or unusual punishment 9. Rights not stated in the Constitution are not denied 10. Rights not given to federal govt given to the states

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Unalienable Rights (Natural Rights) Rights that cannot be taken away from you Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness

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During the Civil War the idea of EQUALITY was questioned One of our founding principles is “All men are created

equal”

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Susan B. AnthonyLeader for Women’s SuffrageContributed to the development of the 19th

Amendment

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Without a written constitution a country by suffer from – Ineffective government Unclear rights for citizens Abuse of government

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In response to the flawed Articles of Confederation the Constitution was created

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Great Compromise (created during the development of the Constitution) Small states v. Big states (based on population) Small states supported only one representative Big states supported representation based on

population

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Popular Sovereignty – by the people for the people Elections would help demonstrate this idea since the

people are electing who they want to represent them

Review from first 6 weeks of school

Must know the following Functional region, formal region, and perceptual region How Mt. Everest was created What is caused by the tilt of the Earth What are population density maps used for Tropic of Cancer – What is its importance The difference between a developing and a developed

country Geothermal energy is found near a volcano Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, & Quaternary Economic

Activities How to read a population pyramid