Ch 4 Vocab Quiz-World Geography

Death Rate

the number of deaths per year for every 1000 people.

Culture

The way of life for a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs.

Ethnic Group

made up of people who share a common language, history, place of origin or a combination of these.

Unitary System

government gives all key powers to the national or central government.

Federal System

government divides powers between national government and state or provincial governments.

Democracy

system of government in which leaders rule with the consent of the citizens.

Market Economy

individuals and private groups make decisions about what to produce, sell, or buy.

Command economy

government owns or directs the means of production-land, capital, and business decisions.

Natural Resources

Elements of the earth that are not made by people but can be used by them for food, fuel, or other necessities.

Developing countries

Countries in the process of working towards greater manufacturing and technology use.

Industrialization

spread of industry.

Free Trade

removal of trade barriers so that goods can flow freely among countries.