A Sense of Place Flashcards
1
Q
What are some number facts about the world
A
8 billion people
70% of the earths surface is covered by sea
10% of the earth surface is desert
4,000 miles deep of liquid rock(the earth)
3-44 miles is how deep the earths solid crust is
85% of the atmosphere is only 7 miles thick
4500 million years old is the planet age
2
Q
What is geography
A
Geography is the study of the earth and its inhabitants. It looks at changes that have and continue to occur, surrounding the earth. Geography looks to understand the planet and its future
3
Q
What percentage of each continent makes up the total land of the earth
A
North America=17%
South America = 12%
Europe=7%
Africa=20%
Asia=29%
Oceania= 6%
