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BASIC INFORMATION – SOCIAL STUDIES
Geography
Physical and cultural features of the earth
5 Themes of Geography Location
Position of a place (absolute and relative) Place
Characteristics that make place unique Human Environment Interaction
How people affect the environment Movement
Why move from place to place Regions
Common characteristics (land, resources, population)
Time Terms
Decade Century Millennium
Types of Inhabited Areas Rural
CountryOpen Land
UrbanCities
UrbanizationMovement of people
from country to citiesWhy do people move
to cities?
Culture
Learned system of shared beliefs and way of doing things
Guides persons daily behavior Examples
Religious practices and beliefsWhat are some other examples of cultures?
Population
Number of inhabitants living in an area
Distribution of Water
What percentage of the earth’s surface is covered by water?Answer: 70%
Earth’s waterOcean water – 97%Freshwater – 3%
Energy Resources
Fossil FuelsName the 3 fossil fuels
○ Natural gas, coal, petroleum (oil)
Where do fossil fuels come from?Organic material subjected to lots of
pressure Renewable vs. Nonrenewable
Government Systems Unlimited
GovernmentTotal control over
citizens
Limited GovernmentHeld accountable to
citizensConstitutions /
Elections
Draw Chart in Notes
Republic/Democracy
Communism Monarchy Dictatorship Anarchy
Republic/Democracy
Communism
• Ruled by elected representatives• No one too powerful• People have power
Example: United States 3 branches of government• Executive (President)• Judicial (Supreme Court)• Legislative (Congress)
**Balance of Power
Why are we lucky to live in this type of government?
• Government owns everything• Everyone is equal• Each person works according to his or
her abilities• Job chosen by test
Monarchy Dictatorship Anarchy
• King or Queen• Power passes
through bloodline or family
• Rule could last from few years to centuries
• Absolute power• Brutal• Uses force to get
wants• Uses fear to make
people obey• No restrictions• Citizens lose rights
to leader who holds the power (usually)
• No organized government
• Government too involved in citizens’ lives (supporters think)
• Too much control (supporters think)
Religion
Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Islam Judaism
Economic Systems
Free EnterpriseCompanies have freedom to make anything
(legally)Entrepreneurs
Command EconomyGovernment owns and runs everythingCommunism
Traditional EconomyBased on customs and traditionsBased on rituals and beliefs