Geography Chapter 3 Vocab

1. An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
3. The process of a region expanding its economy by developing new industries or areas of economic activity.
4. Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
8. The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.
9. A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
10. A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
11. The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
13. The protection and preservation of natural resources.
14. Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and the manufacturing of goods.
16. Related to the countryside rather than towns or cities.
17. The number of people living per unit of area, such as a square mile.
18. The system of how money is made and used within a region.

1. Related to the period of colonization or the colonies established by a country.
2. Laws or regulations enacted by a government body.
5. An organization of businesspeople designed to promote and protect the interests of the business community.
6. The basic physical systems of a state, including roads, bridges, and utilities.
7. Materials or substances found in nature that can be used for economic gain, such as timber, oil, or minerals.
12. Any form of water, such as rain, snow, or sleet, that falls to the ground.
15. Related to cities or towns.