Geography Exam Review

This set of flashcards focuses on key concepts related to geography, immigration, industry types, and significant definitions relevant for the upcoming exam.

Immigration

The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

Natural Increase Rate

The difference between the birth rate and death rate of a country.

Push factor

Conditions that drive people to leave their current location or country, such as persecution or natural disasters.

Pull factor

Conditions that attract people to a new location or country, such as better job opportunities or quality of life.

Cenozoic Era

The current era in the geological time scale, characterized by the dominance of mammals.

Latitude and Longitude

Measurement systems used to locate points on the Earth's surface, expressed in degrees.

Renewable Resource

Resources that are replenished naturally, such as forests and water.

Doubling time

The period of time required for a quantity to double in size or value, often calculated using the Rule of 70.

Tertiary Industry

The sector of the economy that provides services rather than goods.

Urban Sprawl

The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas,

Population Density

The number of people living per unit of area, usually per square kilometer.

Alfred Wegener

The scientist who proposed the theory of continental drift.

Contour Lines

Lines on a map that represent elevations.

Cyclonic Precipitation

Precipitation that occurs when warm, moist air meets cold air, resulting in the formation of clouds and precipitation.

Mackenzie River

The longest river in Canada.