1.1- Studying Geograph Flashcards
The study of weather: temperature, rainfall, and the atmosphere
Meteorology
The study of the physical, biological and cultural features of Earth’s surface. ( hint: geo = earth; graphs = writing about)
Geography
An area with one or more common (similar) features that make it different from areas around it
Region
Region made up of different places that are connected and function (work) as a unit (group)
Functional region
A persons awareness and understanding of the environment around him or her
Perception
Personal understanding of the world; point of view
Perspective
Scenery of places, including physical,human,and cultural features
Landscapes
The science and art of making maps (Hint: graphs = writing about)
Cartography
Regions that show people’s feelings and attitudes
Perceptual regions