9 Weeks Exam Review GOOD LUCK Physical Geography

9 Weeks Exam Review GOOD LUCK!

Physical Geography Air masses (wind) directly affect temperature. When air masses cross a body of water, that air typically is colder than the water.

Physical Geography Global wind patterns are MOST affected by air pressure

Cultural Geography North America predominant religion is Protestantism Whereas the predominant religion in South America is Catholicism

Physical Geography Great Lakes were formed primarily as a result of the action of glaciers

Cultural Geography Quebec’s desire to be independent of Canada stems from their French culture and language and fear of being assimilated into Canadian culture inspired by England

Cultural Geography Living in the US, which has a democracy, citizens hold free speech as an important right

Physical and Cultural Geography Urbanization (major cities) is most associated with access to water

Cultural Geography Globalization has led to pandemics of infectious diseases such as smallpox, HIV/AIDS, and H 1 N 1 virus. These infectious diseases have devastated populations across the world

Cultural Geography While there have been negative effects due to globalization, globalization has also led to an improved standard of living

Cultural Geography As a result of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) trade between MX, Canada, and the US has increased

Cultural Geography Industrial growth in the US has had a variety of negative effects such as the depletion of resources, removal of hazardous waste and the emissions of toxins in the air

Physical & Cultural Geography The adaptations of civilizations to the environment is crucial for survival West Texas and Israel have successfully adapted to their environment by using irrigation to water crops, air conditioning, and desalination of water

Cultural Geography Heterogeneous, or the blending of elements, is evident in modern America by the variety of religions, art, food, and language all found in one country

Cultural Geography The invention of the automobile has most affected the development of suburbs in the US in the past 50 years

Physical and Cultural Geography Factories burning petroleum fuels like coal and automobile exhaust are causes of chemicals mixing with rainwater which forms acid rain

Physical Geography Arid conditions and water access is an important issue between states like Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah (Southwest region)

Cultural Geography America is an example of the “melting pot” description of many races who have come from other country and mixed culture traits also known as cultural convergence

Cultural and Physical Geography Similar characteristics of US and Canada Both speak English Similar bilingual issues Both members of NAFTA Both experienced colonization by Great Britain

Cultural Geography Manifest Destiny – the idea that the US should claim and settle the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Use of the land for farming and settlements was preferable to the nomadic bands of natives which lived there God had selected America as a chosen land

Cultural Geography The push-pull factors which cause many people to immigrate illegally along the southwestern border with Mexico cause long lasting political and economic problems

Physical Geography Climates and Regions Southwest – arid desert – El Paso Southeast – Sub tropical, rainy, mild – Atlanta Marine West Coast – San Francisco Midwest – Plains – Iowa Corn Belt Northeast – Humid Continental – New York

Physical Geography Yearly the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are hit by hurricanes Geographers help save lives during a hurricane by being able to identify and plan efficient evacuation routes

Physical Geography A volcano would be part of Earth’s lithosphere

Cultural Geography The majority of Hispanics living in California come from Mexico Spanish is widely spoken in North and South America

Cultural Geography In an effort to develop public policy items are usually presented to city government

Celebrate Freedom Week American Revolution Time period where colonists fought for freedom from England Grievances in the Declaration of Independence King had absolute power Taxation without representation Illegal search by British soldiers Quartering of troops Inability to speak freely about issues

Celebrate Freedom Week In response to grievances: 3 different branches that check and balance each other Bill of Rights 1. RAPPS 2. Right to bear arms 3. No quartering of troops 4. No illegal search or seizure 5. Rights of the accused 6. Right to a speedy trial 7. Right to jury in civil cases 8. No cruel or unusual punishment 9. Rights not stated in the Constitution are not denied 10. Rights not given to federal govt given to the states

Celebrate Freedom Week Unalienable Rights (Natural Rights) Rights that cannot be taken away from you Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness

Celebrate Freedom Week During the Civil War the idea of EQUALITY was questioned One of our founding principles is “All men are created equal”

Celebrate Freedom Week Susan B. Anthony Leader for Women’s Suffrage Contributed to the development of the 19 th Amendment

Celebrate Freedom Week Without a written constitution a country by suffer from – Ineffective government Unclear rights for citizens Abuse of government

Celebrate Freedom Week In response to the flawed Articles of Confederation the Constitution was created

Celebrate Freedom Week Great Compromise (created during the development of the Constitution) Small states v. Big states (based on population) Small states supported only one representative Big states supported representation based on population

Celebrate Freedom Week Popular Sovereignty – by the people for the people Elections would help demonstrate this idea since the people are electing who they want to represent them

Review from first 6 weeks of school Must know the following Functional region, formal region, and perceptual region How Mt. Everest was created What is caused by the tilt of the Earth What are population density maps used for Tropic of Cancer – What is its importance The difference between a developing and a developed country Geothermal energy is found near a volcano Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, & Quaternary Economic Activities How to read a population pyramid