AP Human Geography Crossword Unit 6

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Across
  1. 1. The average number of children born to women of childbearing age in a population during their reproductive years, usually expressed as births per woman.
  2. 10. Exchange between two or more parties of one entity or another.
  3. 11. Factors that compel or drive people to leave their current location and migrate to another, such as poverty, political instability, conflict, or environmental degradation.
  4. 13. The visible imprint of human activity and culture on the natural landscape, including built structures, land use patterns, agricultural practices, and symbolic features.
  5. 14. The sector of the economy that involves manufacturing, processing, and construction activities, transforming raw materials into finished goods and infrastructure.
  6. 16. The process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, economies, cultures, and societies through international trade, communication, and exchange.
  7. 17. The ratio of dependent population (children and elderly) to the working-age population, often used as an indicator of the economic burden on the workforce and social support systems.
  8. 19. The process of revitalization and renewal of urban neighborhoods, typically involving the influx of affluent residents, businesses, and investment, which may displace lower-income residents and alter the character of the area. Devolution: The transfer of political power and decision-making authority from a central government to regional or local authorities, often aimed at addressing regional disparities, promoting cultural autonomy, or accommodating minority interests.
  9. 23. The unplanned and often uncontrolled outward expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural and natural landscapes, characterized by low-density development, automobile dependency, and fragmented land use.
  10. 24. The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale, typically accompanied by technological advancement, economic growth, and social change.
  11. 25. The sector of the economy that involves providing services, including retail, healthcare, education, finance, transportation, and tourism.
  12. 27. A shared cultural heritage, including language, religion, customs, and traditions, that typically distinguishes one group of people from another.
  13. 28. A very large urban agglomeration with a population exceeding ten million inhabitants, typically characterized by rapid population growth, economic activity, and social complexity.
  14. 29. The movement of people from one place to another, usually with the intention of settling permanently or temporarily in a new location.
  15. 30. The concept that technological advances in transportation and communication have reduced the perceived distance between places, leading to accelerated movement of people, goods, and information across space and time.
Down
  1. 2. Sustainable tourism that promotes environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and community development, often involving nature-based activities and responsible travel practices.
  2. 3. The transitional zone between urban and rural areas where urban and agricultural land uses mix, often characterized by suburban development, agriculture, and open space.
  3. 4. The maximum population size that an environment or ecosystem can sustainably support given its available resources, technology, and environmental conditions.
  4. 5. The process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in cities and urban areas.
  5. 6. The spread of cultural beliefs, practices, customs, and ideas from one society or group to another through contact, exchange, and interaction.
  6. 7. The sector of the economy that involves the extraction and production of raw materials, such as agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, and quarrying.
  7. 8. The number of deaths occurring in a population within a specified period, often expressed as deaths per thousand individuals per year.
  8. 9. The statistical study of populations, including their size, structure, and distribution, as well as changes over time due to births, deaths, and migration.
  9. 12. A composite measure of well-being and development that combines indicators of life expectancy, education, and income to assess the overall quality of life in a country.
  10. 15. The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, often involving environmental, social, and economic considerations.
  11. 18. Factors that attract or draw people to a new location and influence migration decisions, such as job opportunities, better living conditions, education, or family reunification.
  12. 20. The science and art of mapmaking, including the study of map design, projection techniques, and geographic representation.
  13. 21. A political entity consisting of a defined territory inhabited by a population with a common identity, culture, and government.
  14. 22. The number of people living per unit of area, usually expressed as persons per square kilometer or square mile.
  15. 26. The authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions within its own borders without interference from external sources.