9 Weeks Test Review World Geography

Islam In the Islamic faith one must pray 5 times a day.

Specialization Countries generally specialize in producing particular goods and when they do Countries depend on trade to obtain other goods.

Equator The equator divides the earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Theocratic Government A theocratic government is characterized by censorship, religious laws, and repression

Highest Population Density Flat, fertile plains and river valleys are the types of environments that usually have the highest population density.

Arid Climate Zones Farmers living in this type of climate zone have learned to plant drought-resistant crops

Technology Polders produce electricity and improve farming

Ideological Traits ideological traits are those that are associated with a society’s belief systems. These may include ideas, convictions, faith, or legends, as well as how they are transmitted.

Functional Region A functional region focuses on a central point and the surrounding territory linked to it.

less developed countries Less developed countries usually have high infant mortality rates, low literacy rates, and low life expectancy rates

Plate Tectonics Plate Tectonics create the following landforms: – Mountains – Rift Valleys – Volcanoes – Ocean Trenches

World’s Population Urban centers are rapidly expanding in every region of the world.

communist economic system Government officials decide the production and distribution of goods in a communist economic system

Christianity Christianity spread to the Americas through the process of European colonization.

Cultural Institutions Cultural institutions are practices which are passed from one generation to another generation.

Prevailing Winds Prevailing winds blow diagonally because of the Coriolis effect.

United States The US has a free enterprise type of economy.

Leeward Side The climate on the leeward side would be warm and have low precipitation.