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| The relationships and results of a country as it relates with more countries; Related key terms "trade," "cultural diffusion,"cultural convergence" |
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| Dealing with other countries based on a country's resources and/or needs. |
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| movement of customs and ideas from one place to another |
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| everything that makes up a person’s entire way of life: Language, Religion, Social Organization, Customs & traditions, Arts & literature, government, economic systems; Many countries' borders/political lines not based on culture, so more than 1 culture which may lead to problems |
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| Country's structure/organization that is supposed to protect the country and its people by making and enforcing laws ; Economy is usually determined/affected by the type of government; many types of government- who has the power/ makes the decisions and how do the leader(s) come into power determines type; government usually a large factor in economic type & how good the economy is |
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| Gross Domestic Product: Total $ a country makes; higher GDP usually means better and more advanced economy, which also means higher economic level = more pull factors - jobs, better infrastructure, quality of life- health care, education |
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| Ex. Rivers, mountains, islands, peninsulas; Often form natural boundaries for countries (ex. Rio Grande separates USA & Mexico); May cause separation or isolation of cultures, ideas, etc. that affects country's ability to grow &/or trade |
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| Primary Level of Activity |
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| Secondary Level of Activity |
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| Tertiary Level of Activity |
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| Quaternary Level of Activity |
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