1. The factors that define a culture consist of the following: language, daily life, history, art, religion, government and economy.
2. Between cultures over the years, interaction has been affected by certain developments. These developments include- the industrial and information revolutions. The Industrial Revolution has affected the way of culture through inventions like cars and factory-produced goods. The Information Revolution has affected the interaction of cultures by the computer which allows us to spread information within minutes even seconds! These revolutions improved our ways of communication whether its with travel&trade, or through emails.
Chapter 4 Section 3
1. There are several differences between the major governments in our world today. These differences consist of - 1) the number of eligible men to rule or govern the country or region, 2) the economic systems. For example- Autocracy is the type of government where only 1 man rules the entire region through inheritance, but the United States is a democratic government meaning we are governed by several people.
2. In the world there are three major types of economy. These types consist of - 1. Traditional 2. Market and 3. Command. The traditional economy had been apart of the Inuit society, which meant hunters had to share the "game" or food they had captured. An example of a Market Economy would be a private group deciding what to produce, the United States has a similar version of this called the "mixed economy" which means our government supports and regulates free enterprise through decisions. The third major economy, Command Economy, can also be called communism. Communism is where the government owns or "directs" the production processes, it can be found in China and Vietnam.
Chapter 4 Section 4
1. A major factor when determining a country's economic development and trade relationships is: NATURAL RESOURCES! The natural resources of our planet are not evenly distributed over the seven continents. Some places, like china, have advantages.
2. Human economic activities affect the environment because of the pollutes we release from them. We pollute the precious air we breathe with the smog and fossil fuels like coal and oils, just by driving our cars everywhere instead of walking or riding a bike! We do not just pollute the Earth's breathable air, we affect the worlds natural ecosystems, too.
Creative Writings:
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If the Industrial Revolution never occurred my day would run a little or more like this: At 6am my family's rooster would wake all of us up. I would light a candle and begin to help my mother cook breakfast in our dirt floored kitchen. Then after we ate, I would go get dressed for school in a hand-made sweater, wool stockings, and overalls. Once my brother and I were ready to go we would say good bye to our parents and walk several miles to school. Our school would be a one room schoolhouse with one teacher for all grades. Then when school was over we would walk back home and I would help mother make dinner in our fireplace. After supperI would do the little homework I had and do a few chores. After, it would be dark and I would be getting ready to go to sleep.
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Living under a Democratic government and a market economy, I would have several advantages consisting of- 1)having a say in the decisions that the goverment makes, 2) we elect the officials of our government, and 3) I would have a say in what products i will or won't, 4) and i will be free to choose what job i will fulfill and who i will work for! The disadvantages are to a minimum but they include- Competition, tax revenues, and surplus goods that aren't bought.
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I disagree that "only developed countries need to replace there dependence on fossil fuels with the use of renewable energy resources" because not every developed country has fossil fuels. Most fossil fuels are imported from another country, for example the United States imports oil from China. I believe EVERY COUNTRY must replace their dependence on fossil fuels to renewable resources because the fossil fuels will eventually run out and there will none left for the future. We also must replace our dependence on fossil fuels because we are polluting our earth and maybe even doubling the affects of global warming!
