Chapter 4 Section 1

The Elements of Culture Culture is the total of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by the members of a specific group. Culture involves the following factors: –Food shelter –Religion –Relationships to family and others –Language –Education –Security/protection –Political and social organization –Creative expression

Society Ethnic Group

Culture Change and Exchange Innovation Diffusion Acculturation

Language Language and Identity Language Families Language Diffusion

Religion Major Religion –Judaism –Christianity –Islam –Other Asian Practices

Creative Culture Expressions All cultures have a way of expressing themselves creatively. The environment and cultures in which an artist lives is reflected in the artistic product.

Chapter 4 Section 2

Population Geography Worldwide Population Growth –Birth and Death rates –Population Pyramid Population Distribution –Habitable lands –Urban-rural mix –Migration Population density Carrying Capacity

Chapter 4 Section 3

Political Geography Types of Government –Democracy –Monarchy –Dictatorship –Communis

Geographic Characteristics of Nations Size Shape Location

National Boundaries Natural Boundaries Artificial Boundaries

Regional Political Systems

Chapter 4 Section 4

Urban Geography Urban Areas –Suburbs –Metropolitan area Urbanization

City Locations

Land Use Patterns Residential Industrial Commercial

Functions of Cities

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Economic Geography Economic Systems –Traditional Economy –Command Economy –Market Economy –Mixed Economy

Economic Activities Levels of Economic Activity –Primary Activities –Secondary Activities –Tertiary Activities –Quaternary Activities

The Economics of Natural Resources Renewable Non-renewable Inexhaustible energy sources

Economic Support Systems Infrastructure

Measure of Economic Development Per capita Income GNP GDP

Development Levels