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Chapter 4 Section 1. The Elements of Culture. Culture is the total of knowledge , attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by the members of a specific group. Culture involves the following factors: Food shelter Religion Relationships to family and others Language Education
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The Elements of Culture • Culture is the total of knowledge , attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by the members of a specific group. Culture involves the following factors: • Food shelter • Religion • Relationships to family and others • Language • Education • Security/protection • Political and social organization • Creative expression
Society • Ethnic Group
Culture Change and Exchange • Innovation • Diffusion • Acculturation
Language • Language and Identity • Language Families • Language Diffusion
Religion • Major Religion • Judaism • Christianity • Islam • Other Asian Practices
Creative Culture Expressions • All cultures have a way of expressing themselves creatively. The environment and cultures in which an artist lives is reflected in the artistic product.
Population Geography • Worldwide Population Growth • Birth and Death rates • Population Pyramid • Population Distribution • Habitable lands • Urban-rural mix • Migration • Population density • Carrying Capacity
Political Geography • Types of Government • Democracy • Monarchy • Dictatorship • Communis
Geographic Characteristics of Nations • Size • Shape • Location
National Boundaries • Natural Boundaries • Artificial Boundaries
Urban Geography • Urban Areas • Suburbs • Metropolitan area • Urbanization
Land Use Patterns • Residential • Industrial • Commercial
Economic Geography • Economic Systems • Traditional Economy • Command Economy • Market Economy • Mixed Economy
Economic Activities • Levels of Economic Activity • Primary Activities • Secondary Activities • Tertiary Activities • Quaternary Activities
The Economics of Natural Resources • Renewable • Non-renewable • Inexhaustible energy sources
Economic Support Systems • Infrastructure
Measure of Economic Development • Per capita Income • GNP • GDP