WC Review Q1

Cradle of Civilization

The geographical area where the earliest recorded histories of civilization began, circa 4000-3000 BCE, typically between the Nile and the Tigris/Euphrates Rivers.

Desertification

The process by which fertile land becomes increasingly arid, often due to poor agricultural practices such as crop rotation.

Infant Mortality Rate

A key indicator of a country's level of healthcare, education, and general well-being.

Cause-and-Effect in Ancient Egypt

The relationship where fertile Nile Valleys supported early civilization; thus showing the cause of civilization reliance on agriculture.

Geographical Location Description

To identify the location of a place, one would likely describe its latitude and longitude.

Interdependence

A concept illustrating the reliance of different countries on each other for goods and services.

Climate Factors

The primary factors affecting a place's climate are altitude and latitude.

Economic System Purpose

The main purpose is to produce and distribute goods and services.

Infrastructure

Structures and facilities that support the operation of an organization.

Population Density Conclusion

A comparison of physical features and population density often leads to the conclusion that water resources correlate with population.

Study of Culture

Primarily involves learning why various peoples live as they do.

Cultural Change Rate

The rate of cultural change has increased largely due to technology.

Skepticism

The practice of not completely believing everything you hear or read.

Earth's Distance from the Sun

Approximately 93 million miles.

Solstice Sun's Rays

On June 21, the sun's rays strike the earth at the Tropic of Cancer.

Shortest Day of the Year

In the northern hemisphere, it occurs on December 21.

Earth's Axis Tilt

The earth's axis is tilted at approximately 23.5 degrees.

Equidistant Dates

The dates on which both poles are equidistant from the sun are September 21 and March 21.

Types of Government

Definitions of different systems of government include monarchy, dictatorship, constitutional democracy, theocracy, and aristocracy.

Antipode of Hawaii

The antipode of Hawaii is in the Indian Ocean, closest to Botswana.

Hawaii's Population

The approximate population of Hawaii is around 1.5 million.

Cultural Diversity Under One Flag

The coexistence of many cultures under one flag is termed Pluralism.

Urbanization

The growth of the proportion of people living in urban areas.

Revolution for Machines

The Industrial Revolution introduced machines to replace human labor.

Cultural Assimilation

The process where new immigrants blend into the dominant culture.

Indicators of Capitalism

Characteristics such as free markets, competition, and entrepreneurship are indicators of capitalism.

HART

An acronym for Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation.

Hawaii Representatives in DC

Not all individuals listed are Hawaii representatives; for instance, Caldwell is not.

Archipelago Definition

An archipelago refers to a group of islands; Nigeria is not an archipelago.

Local Voting District

The local voting district number reference provided.

Local House Representative

The local House representative as specified.

Local Senate Representative

The local Senate representative as specified.

Local City Council Representative

The local City Council representative as provided.