Ancient Civilizations Flashcards
Geography
the study of earth’s physical and cultural features
Physical Geography
the study of earth’s land features
Human Geography
the study of people and were they live
Landforms
the natural features of the lands’ surface
Weather
the atmospheric conditions in a specific place
Climate
the pattern of weather conditions
Environment
includes all living and non-living things in an area
Weathering
the process of which natural forces break down rocks
Erosion
the movement of small rocks and loose objects from one place to another
Pollution
introducing harmful substances into the environment
Location
the exact description of where something is
Map
a picture of an area
Globe
a scale model of the earth
Absolute Location
is a place provided by longitude and latitude
Relative Location
is a place provided a relationship to another location
