Geography the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries. *** from dictionary.com****

Place Government Economy Population Culture Landforms/Climate

Government This refers to the rules a country creates and the process for creating those rules. Type? Legislation? Elections?

Economy Refers to the process for which a country makes and distributes money for itself Types Decisions?

Population The number of people and the distribution of those people in a country Density Ethnicity SOL, Standard of Living

Culture The ways of life created and established by a country through it history, traditions and ethnicity. Traditions Rituals Holidays

Landforms The physical features of a country and how it can be used to benefit the country.

Climate the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.

Example(Next Page) On the last page pick a city somewhere in the world (preferably in another country other than the US and describe the type of each term the country has. Include and picture as background of the city that people may recognize.

Clark, SD (North America) Government: Democracy (Federal Republic) Economy: Mixed Economy between Free Market Population: Low population density (5 people per square mile) Culture: United States traditions with varies ethnicity (English language) Landforms: Plains and Farming Community Climate: Humid Continental (seasonal)

City: Government: Economy: Population: Culture: Landforms: Climate: