World Geography Chapters 5-7 – Flashcards
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Colony
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any territory separated from, but subject to a ruling power
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Annexed
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to incorporate a territory into an existing political unit
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Industrial revolution
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shift from man power to machine power
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Great Continental Divide
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boundary that separates rivers flowing to opposite sides of a continent
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Drainage Basin
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are areas of land that are drained by major rivers
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tributaries
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are rivers or streams that flow into a major river or body of water
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Gross National Product
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total value of a nations output of goods and services including domestic firms in foreign countries
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canal
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artificial waterways built to make more places accessible by water
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Telecommunication
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communication by electric means
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Free Enterprise
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any hardworking individuals can find opportunity and success in the United States
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Metropolitan Area
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comprises a major city and its surrounding suburbs, and it might also include nearby smaller communities
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Hinterland
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areas of influence
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Megalopolis
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very large city
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Bayou
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what marshy inlets of lakes and rivers in Louisiana are called
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Fall Line
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the region where rivers and streams form waterfalls as the descend from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean
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Sunbelt
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region that stretches from the Carolinas to California, overlapping the South and the West receives more sunlight
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Humus
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fertile soil that is rich and dark-colored
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Grain Exchange
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place where buyers and sellers deal for grain
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Aqueduct
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large pipes that carry water long distances
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region is relatively flat and contains fertile soil, rich in humus
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Mid-West
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entrepreneurs built water-powered textile mills along the fall line in this region
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South
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Forestry and commercial fishing are very important to the economy of this region
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West
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The jagged shorelines provide many protected harbors for both fishing and shipping in this region
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North East
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Region uses aqueducts to bring water to major cities that are in need
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West
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Agriculture dominates the economy of this region
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Mid-West
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Known as "the nations breadbasket"
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Mid-West
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The Erie Canal connected this region with the northeast
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Mid-West
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Region is home to two states that are not part of the mainland United States
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West
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Region is the world's leader in trade
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North East
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After the discovery of oil in 1901, the population of this region rose rapidly
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South
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The automobile industry in this region was encouraged by the development of steel mills
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Mid- West
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Region with highest population density
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North East
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Region was home to the first permanent European settlement
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South
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Region is rich in minerals such as ; gold, silver, uranium, and copper
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West
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Region has very few natural resources
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Northeast
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Economic factors that led to development of the US
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Industrial Revolution and new tech.
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Factors that led to the development of suburbs in the US
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transportation factors
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What nonrenewable resources are vital to the energy supply and economy of the US?
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Oil
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Why did Chicago grow to be the larges city in the US after the Civil War?
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Central location and along railroads and rivers
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What was the most efficient means of transporting raw materials and finished goods in the Us in the mid-1800's?
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Boats along rivers
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Where does the majority of the American population live today?
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North east region
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Why have cities in the West and South flourished in recent years?
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The climate in these regions are much nicer than the freezing winters of the north
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Why was the invention of the telegraph an important economic success of the US?
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Allowed business talk long range to their supplies and customers
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What was the most important resource which led to the success of the US?
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Coal
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What is the most important part of our free enterprise system?
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If you work hard you can be successful
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What were the effects of the transcontinental railway system on the US?
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It helped develop cities in the west and along the railroad
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What caused industry and trade to grow in the Northeast during the 19th century?
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Rivers
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What do the jagged shorelines of the Northeast provide?
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Protected harbors for fishing and shipping
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What are the problems of the Northeast megalopolis?
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Scarcity of water and waste disposal system
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Why were settlers originally drawn to the south?
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Rich soils good for farming
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What is the most common ecosystem found in the south?
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Mixed Forests and Mid-Latitude Forest
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What affected the growth of industry in the south?
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Oil, newer factories, and cheaper land
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What caused many industries to move to the South?
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Warmer weather and better soil
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Why is the Mid-West called "the nations breadbasket?
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Provides lots of products and goods for the nation (mostly food and some cars (steel mills))
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What led to the Mid-West growing as an industrial region?
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The Eerie canal allowed goods to be brought to and from the northeast, new farming technologies, and steel mills.
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How have farms changed in the Mid-West?
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Become more advanced in harvesting and selling
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What is one common characteristic of all Midwestern states?
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Good farmers/farms
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What are the 5 great lakes and what role did it play in the development of the Mid-West?
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Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior. Allowed goods to be shipped to and from the North East.
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What caused the rapid increase in population in the West?
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The thought that there was gold there
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How have residents of the west adapted to their environment?
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Live in cities, travel great distances by plane or boat, and aqueducts
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What are the two important economic activities of the West?
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Logging, commercial fishing, and mining
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Has erosion had a greater impact on the Rocky Mountains or the Appalachian Mountains?
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Appalachian they are older
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How does suburban growth change the environment?
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More roads and clearing of trees to build houses
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How does transportation technology contribute to economic prosperity?
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It allows places like Alaska to get new, updated equipment faster and easier thus allowing them to produce more goods
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How does a system of free enterprise encourage economic growth?
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People believe they can start a business so they do and they provide more jobs and more money for the economy
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How do economic activities interconnect rural areas and cities?
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Rural regions need the technologies of the cities and cities need the natural resources of the rural areas.
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What factors affect the value of a cities location?
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Climate, terrain, closeness to a body of water, resources available
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Describe how the physical characteristics and resources of the North East have benefitted the region?
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Waterfalls create hydroelectric power for factories. Location on Atlantic help world trade.
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In the 1800's how were rivers used to build up the north east?
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They powered factories
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How has the movement of people in the US contributed to the diversity of southern population?
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Many people from the north moved southward to get to a warmer climate. Nicer weather.
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How have oil resources affected the economy of the southern region?
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Provides lots of money with all of the drills off the coast in the Gulf of Mexico.
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What are some geographical factors that affect agriculture production in the Mid-West?
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Mid-Latitude forests, temperate grasslands, relatively flat, and good quality soil
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How has technology changed farming into a big business?
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The mechanical reaper made harvesting much faster, how goods are sold in the grain exchange, and these both equal less need for many farmers.
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What are the three major industries in the west that rely most directly on natural resources?
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Logging, Forestry, Commercial fishing, and mining
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What geographical features have influenced where people live in the west?
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The Rocky Mountains, terrain, availability of water
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Name 2 push and pull factors of NO.
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Push- humid and risk a hurricanes Pull- good food and great traditions
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How might the construction of a major highway between two cities affect the region between them?
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The city will see an increase in business especially gas stations, but more traffic will be present.
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How has geography and history of the South helped to create a diverse population that continues to grow?
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People came down the Mississippi River to the south. Warmer climate. Slavery
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How did the physical processes of the past add minerals and nutrients to the soil of the Mid-West?
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Frozen glaciers receded and deposited minerals.
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What natural resources encourage the development of industries in the Mid-West?
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Good land for farming with good soil
