Chapter 1 Key Term Quiz

A World of Difference
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A global change in mortality and fertility that occurred around 1800, but also refers to the four phases of transition.

A term replacing the previously used 'developed' designation for countries, named because of the location of most developed countries, which sits above the 30 degrees North latitude line.

A term used to describe countries that are considered to be rich, affluent and have growing economies.

A term used to describe countries that are poor with high population growth and numerous economic and societal problems.

The line of longitude designated as the zero degree line.

A term popularly used during or before the Cold War, for describing communist countries.

A term used to describe countries that are progressing economically but are still not developed enough to be considered First World or developed countries.

A term for the unplanned, often illegal, informal housing in cities that arise due to the inability of formal markets and public authorities to provide enough affordable and accessible housing. Slums are also referred to as "shantytowns," "informal housing," and "squatter housing."

Early maps first described in the 8th century and printed in the 15th, which depict a view from the northern hemisphere of the world as circular and surrounded by an ocean.

The economic and political alliance of most European countries.

A military alliance formed in 1949 between Canada, the USA and European countries as a bulwark against the Soviet Union.

The movement of manufacturing industries from the developed to the developed world.

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