Jutland peninsula

Greater Antilles

British Isles

Dardanelles

It creates rainy weather in the United Kingdom & most of Western Europe

It brings good fishing conditions in the winter

It makes the climate colder than it normally would be at the given latitude

It makes the climate warmer than it normally would be at the given latitude

Humans have used the area for tourism & agriculture

Humans have used it as a strategic area to transport people & goods from Asia to the Mediterranean Sea & Atlantic Ocean

Humans have created man-made canals to they could pass through the area in ships

Humans have made dams in these areas creating hydroelectricity which powers the entire region

Primate Cities

European Unions

Welfare States

Shatter Belt States

The Renaissance created a new way for societies to make money by using factories, instead of agriculture

The Renaissance resulted in many different types of religion being introduced, and then carried to other regions resulting in cultural diffusion

The Renaissance marked a time of creativity and learning for the entire continent of Europe which left behind the crude middle ages and brought about the modern age with a more thoughtful & sophisticated world view

The Renaissance was a terrible time in the history of the world where ethnic cleansing and genocide were used to wipe out entire ethnic groups from the face of the Earth

Weathering and erosion caused by the Northern Atlantic Drift

Population density and people building roads and cities

Glaciation during the last ice age where ice carved out the landform

Salt erosion from the Atlantic Ocean

Cold climate conditions make it necessary to work indoors.

Tourists who visit the region want to stop for European products.

Many immigrants to the region provide labor for work in factories.

Access to ports and navigable river facilitates the distribution of goods.

Elevation

Mountain Barriers

Ocean Currents

Latitude

Urban development is rapidly expanding in the Northern European Plain

Loess soil, good water systems, and climate due to the

Northern Atlantic Drift

Government repayment plans for used lands

Large man-made irrigation systems

Local mining in the Alps Mountains

Large dams being built for hydroelectric power

Urbanization or big cities being built in Northern Europe

Local winds, like the foehn winds, that change weather patterns on mountainsides

The Pyrenees Mountains have isolated the population of the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe.

The Pyrenees Mountains have cause problems with water usage in major cities

The Pyrenees Mountains were densely populated

Many ideas and languages were exchanged between the Iberian peninsula and the Italian peninsula

The current British government does not agree with anything about globalization

Britain was attacked by the German and French armies 10 years ago sparking their exit from the European Union

By reclaiming its national sovereignty, Britain would be better able to manage immigration, free itself from regulations, and spark more dynamic growth.

British citizens did not like the food, music and language of other cultures so they voted to leave the European Union

The Alps Mountains lower the temperature of Southern Europe due to high elevation

The Alps Mountains slow the winds down causing little winds in Southern Europe

The Alps Mountains block winds from the north causing mild winters of the Mediterranean climate

The Alps Mountains cause more precipitation during the winter because of a higher elevation.

The formation of welfare states in Eastern Europe and high taxes

The renaissance period and the enlightenment of the Roman Catholic Religion

Power struggles led to civil war and ethnic cleansing, the expelling or genocide of an ethnic group

World War II causing the genocide of the Jewish people in Eastern Europe

The EU may have received the prize to recognize its attempt to work as a united body to improve the economic conditions for the population of Europe.

The European Union was a military alliance to help defend the population of Europe

The European Union combined all the governments of Europe into one conglomerate

The European Union raised the tax rates for all of the people of Europe.

The population is sparse around the pyrenees and Alps Mountains and is dense around major water sources where the climate is mild.

The Iberian peninsula is densely populated while the Northern European Plain is sparsely populated

More people live in Southern Europe than in Northern Europe

Archipelagos are densely populated landforms

The population near Chernobyl was devastated with radiation diseases

The people decided to not use nuclear power any more

The government continued to thrive in Russia

The government made more money as a result of the Chernobyl disaster

efforts to keep the republics under the Soviet Union in the 1980s

building missiles and defenses against enemies in the republics

attempts to "Russify" the cultures of the republics

letting the republics select their own political leadership

climate

elevation

distance

terrain

Women’s civil rights were taken away from them

Men could not hold positions of power in their culture

People were not allowed to travel in Afghanistan

The earthquakes caused to much damage in Afghanistan

prevailing winds

elevation

latitude

ocean currents

There are no prevailing winds over Russia so the cold air doesn’t ever move away

Continentality is the reason for this, because Russia is such a large landmass

Russia’s latitude is the main reason for extreme temperatures

The combination of cold ocean currents and prevailing winds is the cause of extreme temperatures in Russia.

permafrost & taiga

desertification & earthquakes

chernozem & navigable rivers

mountains & lakes

Bolsheviks

Slavs

Gulags

Czars

In a command economy the goods are all imported from other countries instead of being produced within the country

In a command economy the government sets the prices of goods, not the market.

In a command economy the factories are owned by private citizens, not by the government

In a command economy the currency comes in many different forms, not just one.

Both groups believe that a command economy is the best economy for countries in Central Asia

Both groups are devout followers of the Nation of Islam

Both groups live in yurts and are nomadic

Both groups belong to the Roman Catholic religion

Kiev

Moscow

Siberia

Chernobyl

“a hero of our time”

“Fathers and Sons”

“The Communist Manifesto”

“Welcome to Communism”

peasants

workers

soviets

Czars

NAFTA

NATO

EU

UN

Overfishing by commercial enterprises

Polluting from nearby mining operations

Redirecting water to grow crops in the desert

Constructing dams on the rivers feeding the lake

tundra

desert

grasslands

taiga forests

It has the highest mountain range in Russia.

The Ural Mts. form a natural boundary between Europe and Asia and is rich in iron ore.

The Ural Mts. create a barrier between Siberia and Alaska blocking freezing northern winds.

They contain coal, gas, and crude oil in the mountains which are vital to this area.

It is the world’s deepest and oldest lake with more than 1500 native species of plants and animals.

It is heavily polluted from industrial waste yet still maintains sea life.

Locals use irrigation methods for their crops using the waters from the lake.

The salmon and lobster industry thrives as a chief means of economic activity in this area.

Scientists have discovered corals that may have disease fighting capabilities.

It is home to the very legendary Loch Ness monster.

The Caspian Sea is the largest inland sea known for an industry of sturgeon fishing.

The Caspian Sea has a major connection with the Black Sea enabling trade with the British Isles.

Agriculture activity accounts for 50% of Russia’s total food production.

Industries account for nearly 45% of Russia’s total industrial output.

40% of Russia’s total population can be found in the Volga river basin.

The Volga river basin accounts for more flooding in this area than any river in Russia.

physical features

location of aquifers

control of Jerusalem

Jewish Settlements

oil

language

government

religion

electricity

levees

canals

desalinization

They flooded and wiped out some of the earliest civilizations.

They prevented the Mongols from entering the region.

The valley within them (Fertile Crescent) was home to the first

civilization, Sumer.

They started the religion of Islam

Control Immigration to countries

Expand irrigation systems

Limit slave trade

Shorten trade distances

An Nafud

Gobi

Rub' Al-Khali

Sahara

Kabul

mecca

Medina

Jerusalem

Cool Climate

fertile soil

mountains

water resources

Sahara Desert

atlantic ocean

mediterranean sea

atlas mountains

taiga and tundra

temperate forests

tropical rainforests

grasslands and desert

encouraging revolutionaries in the region to overthrow dictators

calling for embargos that have decreased oil exports in the region

increasing conflict in the region as nation's battle over setting oil prices

strengthening the global influence of the oil producing nations of the region

Port Said

beirut

jarusalem

tel aviv

the Indian Ocean with the Persian Gulf

the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea

the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean

the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf

Red Sea

Persian Gulf

Mediterranean Sea

Atlantic Ocean

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iran

Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia

Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait

Iran, Yemen, and Jordan

less than 20 percent

about 50 percent

about 70 percent

more than 90 percent

Droughts have expanded the Sahara

The Sahara averages 14 inches of rain a year

All desert regions of North Africa have semi-arid climate.

No vegetation grows in the desert regions of North Africa.

Suez Canal

Strait of Hormuz

Jordan River

Nile River

water

deserts

religion

it's really in the middle

Steppe

Wadi

Desalinization

Desertification

There were more mineral resources on the coast of Africa

The coast offered better connections to Europe and the Americas

The climate along the coast of Africa was better

It is safer to live near the coast

Sub-Saharan Africa has become a source of cheap labor for outsourcing.

Exporting agricultural products became characteristic of economies

in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Economies based on the exploitation of raw materials were established in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Industrial technologies and infrastructure were introduced in Sub-Saharan Africa creating strong growth.

political stability has made the area very safe

volcanic activity in the area has produced fertile soil

diamond mines in the region provide employment

major roadways and rail systems crisscross the region

The Sahel was afflicted by soil erosion and desertification due to growing human populations and excessive livestock.

Climate change brought heavy amounts of rainfall to this region.

The Sahel was affected by slash and burn techniques of the Egyptians.

The Congo River flooded destroying grasslands and savannas of this area.

Kenya

Nigeria

South Africa

Zimbabwe

Mixed Economy

Traditional Economy

Capitalist Economy

Command Economy

Congo Rainforest

Kalahari Desert

The Sahel

Lake Victoria

Humans economic activity increases in these areas because people have water to keep them healthy & hydrated

Humans settle in these areas over time because they are in search of natural resources that they can extract for economic gain

Humans migrate & settle in these areas over time because of the fertile land surrounding a river delta and the many water resources that the river provides like hydroelectricity, shipping routes & fishing industries

Humans migrate & settle in these areas because river deltas provide protection from enemies & relief from harsh climates found in other areas

Harsh highland climate in the area surrounding Mount Kilimanjaro

Difficult terrain found in the tropical rainforest climate of the Congo Rainforest

Floods that occur in the Niger River Delta

Harsh arid climate found in the Kalahari Desert

Sub-Saharan Africans grow corn and wheat as cash crops and export them to other countries for profit.

Sub-Saharan Africans don’t participate in subsistence agriculture. They mostly import the food they eat

Sub-Saharan Africans have many staple foods like sorghum, millet,

cassava & yams that they grow for subsistence agriculture and also export specialty items like gum arabic which is used in many products worldwide

Sub-Saharan Africans grow sorghum, millet, cassava & yams primarily as cash crops, not to eat themselves

European colonization had a positive economic impact on Africa because it allowed African countries to use European resources to extract valuable minerals that helped bolster the African economy

European colonization had a negative impact on Africa because European countries were more interested in their own economic & political gain than they were in how colonization would affect African citizens

European colonization had a positive social impact because Europeans were very much interested in cooperating with African countries and creating a blended culture where all citizens were equally valued

European colonization had a negative impact on Africa because as

Europeans moved onto the continent, there was a shortage of food and other resources causing the quality of life to decline

Rainwater draining from the mountain ranges has lead to erosion in East Africa.

Drilling for petroleum in this region has caused enormous craters in the earth’s surface.

The earth’s tectonic forces are constantly shifting and moving apart on the boundary of these plates.

Tropical storms have brought 85mph winds that have destroyed the outer surface of the earth.

Europeans used this river as a vehicle to move their products for trade purposes.

The Congo River is used for irrigation to water peanut, cotton, tobacco, sugarcane crops, and transporting both people and goods.

Villagers catch redfish, catfish, and crabs to fulfill their nourishment needs.

The Congo River is used as a natural border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo.

He was imprisoned for 27 years for his beliefs.

He was a nonviolent anti-apartheid activist and politician that continues to inspire civil right activists worldwide.

He really had no significant impact or contributions to South Africa.

He was a revolutionary that led a coup to overthrow President Kiir.

The Sudan government began fighting the rebels over an election dispute.

The rebels kidnapped the president’s daughter for ransom.

Two million people died as a result of war and famine.

Rebel groups accused the government of oppressing its people and the People’s Liberation Army began fighting the government forces.

The Savanna is a flat land that has two boundaries, the rainforest in the south and the sahel in the north

People can travel across the region and the region is used for farming natural boundary………

There are too many conflicts in the region and outsiders are not accepted

The region is heavily populated with urban centers

South Africa has good soils and a moderate climate that attracts migrants to the area

South Africa has heavy rain and dry seasons that attract migrants to the area

South Africa is a transportation hub for all migrants to Africa

South Africa is close to the Atlantic Ocean attracting migrants to the area

Dwindling natural resources for all people of Africa

Funding cultural conflicts with ethnic groups including genocide in Rwanda

There is a heavy demand from countries in Europe

All people hold diamonds in high social regard

Afrikaners government established a policy called apartheid or separateness

Afrikaners required South Africa to have free and open elections

Afrikaners required South Africa to desegregate public schools

Afrikaners wanted to mesh cultures with indigenous culture

Countries in the rainforest have large Urban centers

Countries in the rainforest have built complex infrastructure including a highway system.

Countries in the rainforest lack urbanization and technology

Countries in the rainforest have complex government systems

polluted air

deforestation

unsanitary water

monsoon flooding

providing space for large families is important

adapting to the extensive flooding is necessary

having storage for surplus crops is important

increasing tourism has opened new rental markets

North of the border is too cold to easily support life.

The Ganges River is a natural boundary between India and China.

Nepal contains few resources of interest to India or China.

The mountains form a natural boundary between India and other countries.

on the border with India

considered island nations

geographically landlocked

lacking freshwater sources

Location in the mid latitudes

Highland conditions of the Himalayas

Size in area of the subcontinent landmass

Proximity to the Indian Ocean and the equator

Globalization

cultural convergence

technological diffusion

modification of the environment

Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall while winter monsoons

brings dry weather.

Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India.

Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall while summer monsoons are fairly dry.

Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent.

hydrologic cycle

tectonic forces

weathering

deposition

It supplies water for millions of people.

Its source is in the holy Himalayas.

It is believed to perform miracles.

It has resisted pollution for centuries.

polluted water

deforestation

soil erosion

desertification

levee, pumps, and canals

yearly migrations of workers

early warning systems

architectural design

caste system

reincarnation

holy wars

arranged marriages

The cities become too overcrowded and people move to rural

areas.

People migrated to the base of the Himalayas to take cover from their arch enemies.

This alluvial plain has a large area of fertile soil deposited by river floodwaters.

Migrants have settled in this area because of the abundance of deer

and antelope.

every person was pre-determined to stay in a social class based on their birth status.

any person can opt out of a class by acquiring technology skills.

the untouchables were members of a corrupt British government.

a person was judged by his race, sex, and ethnicity.

The Ganges River holds no sacred place for the people of India.

Siddhartha Gautama baptized important leaders of India including Gandhi in the Ganges.

Ritual bathing in the Ganges is an important part of the Hindu pilgrimage and the ashes of the cremated are spread in these sacred waters.

Indians drink the sacred water to ensure an inner peace of nirvana.

Deceased Indians paddle up the Brahmaputra River picking up their ancestors.

Hindus believe after death that people undergo reincarnation, which starts a new life in a different physical form.

Hindus believe that they will be allowed to take all their worldly possessions to the Mountain of Hope.

Hindus feel that your spirit will fade into the horizons on an endless journey.

Tsunamis have devastated the river civilizations of India and Pakistan.

Strong winds travel across warm seas bringing much needed rain to the region but also causing flooding in low-lying areas.

The wet and dry seasons bring mild winds that keep people cool and comfortable during the humid summers.

Monsoons happen in North America and rarely occur in India.

Buddha

Gandhi

Confucius

The Great Emperor

Indian Ocean

Gobi

Himalayas

Great Wall of China

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Mt. Kenya

Mt. Fuji

Mt. Everest