Glossary of Urban Planning, Population, and Industry
Disease:
frequency or incidence of disease in a population.
Infant mortality:
number of deaths among the population under one year old in a year and place.
Natural movements:
are those reflecting the growth or decline in the number of inhabitants a basis of the births and deaths.
Megalopolis:
literally big city.
Location:
basic entity of the territorial organization of the Spanish State.
Metropolis major cities with large and highly influential in the urban network as business and financial center.
The Second Industrial Revolution and Imperialism: A Global Perspective
1. The Second Industrial Revolution
New Technologies and Innovations
- Energy: Electricity and oil
- Industries: Chemical, aluminum, automotive
- Appliances and Tools: Light bulb, radio, telephone
New Methods of Production and Organization
- Taylorism: Scientific management of production
- Industrial Concentration: Cartels, trusts
Advancements in Transportation
- Transcontinental railways
- Suez and Panama Canals
2. Leading Industrial Powers
- United States
- Germany
- United Kingdom
3. Types of Colonies and Their Characteristics
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The Rise of Nationalism in Europe: Unification, Revolution, and Tension
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
Liberal Movements and Concessions
Liberal movements, though crushed by powerful conservative forces, had a lasting impact. Monarchs, recognizing the need to appease liberal and nationalist revolutionaries, granted concessions to prevent societal unrest. Serfdom and bonded labor were abolished in both Habsburg dominions and Russia. Hungarians gained increased autonomy in 1867.
Unification of Germany (1866-1871)
In 1848, middle-class Germans attempted to unite the
Read MoreComprehensive Guide to Economic Activities and Global Concepts
Monoculture vs. Polyculture
Monoculture
A single type of crop is grown, producing large quantities of a product at a competitive cost.
Polyculture
Several types of crops are grown, often for the consumption of families working the land.
Livestock Farming
An economic activity of the primary sector, involving the breeding and domestication of animals for human consumption.
Extensive Livestock Farming
- Practiced in both developed and developing countries.
- Typical of large farms where animals graze on natural
The Evolution of Romance Languages: From Latin to Catalan
T1-Roman and the Romance languages
Romania, a term used to refer to territories that were once part of the Roman Empire, is home to languages that are derived from Latin, known as Romance languages. However, some territories that were once part of Romania lost their Romance languages and adopted languages from different families. New territories were later added to Romania, where Romance languages were expanded (e.g., South America, Quebec).
Romance languages include Galician-Portuguese, Spanish,
Read MoreInterspecific Relationships and Terrestrial Biomes
Interspecific Relationships
Interspecific relationships are established between individuals of different species. Each of the individuals involved can be harmed or benefited or have a neutral relationship:
Mutualism
Relationship not permanent or binding between two species where both stand to gain from the presence or activity of another.
Symbiosis
Relationship permanent and compulsory between two species in both stand to gain.
Competition
Two competing species for one and two are injured resource.
Parasitism
The
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