Urbanized population: The number of people living in cities. Urbanization: The process by which people live and are employed in a city. Nucleated form of settlement: The type of settlement typical of urban areas in which the settlement is closely grouped around a central area of development. Core area: The center area of development. Dispersed […]
Economic geography: A field of human geography that studies economic development and the inequalities that are created. The main goal is to find out why the world is divided into relatively rich and relatively poor countries. Capitalism: An economic system in which businesses are owned by private individuals and companies who are free to decide […]
Farming: The methodical cultivation of plants and/or animals. Hunting and gathering: The first way humans obtained food. Nomadic groups around the world depended on migratory animals, wild fruit, berries, and roots for sustenance. Agriculture: The raising of animals or the growing of crops on tended land to obtain food for primary consumption by a farmer’s […]
Material culture: Anything that can physically be seen on the landscape. Built environment: Produced by the physical material culture, the built environment is the tangible human creation on the landscape. Nonmaterial culture: Anything on the landscape that comprises culture that cannot be physically touched (e.g., language and religion). Folk culture: The practice of particular customs […]
Demography: The study of population characteristics. Birth rate: The number of births per 1,000 people in the population. Death rate: The number of deaths per 1,000 people in the population. Population explosion: A crisis in which population growth occurs in countries ill- prepared to handle the growing numbers of people. Ecumene: The term for habitable […]
Geography: The description of the Earth’s surface and the people and processes that shape those landscapes.Environmental determinism: A philosophy of geography that stated that human behaviors are a direct result of the surrounding environment. While discredited for decades due to its use as a justification for European imperialism, it has undergone a recent revival in […]
If your test day is right around the corner and you’re not quite sure what to expect, you’ve came to the right place. Let’s take a look at some of the top questions NCLEX-RN® test-takers have. Remember, being prepared leads to better scores! You will be in a room separate from the rest of the test […]
Take a full-length practice exam under timed conditions. Approach the exam strategically, actively, and confidently. Note that you should not take a full-length practice exam with fewer than 48 hours left before your real exam. Doing so will probably exhaust you and hurt your score. Go over the results of your latest practice exam. […]
Get to know the AP Human Geography exam so there are no surprises on test day. Learn about the exam’s structure, including the topics covered and the number of questions you’ll encounter when you take the exam. Studying for the AP Human Geography exam can seem overwhelming, but reviewing what to expect will help guide […]
A man files suit against a woman. A main issue in the case is whether the woman and/or her nephew were in Dotsville on January 1. The plaintiff wishes to introduce into evidence a letter dated November 29 that states: “Dear Auntie, I can’t wait to see you in Dotsville for New Year’s Eve. It […]