Basics of Geography Flashcards
Define compass rose.
Shows directions on a map
Define legend.
Lists and explains symbols and colors on a map
Define scale.
Shows the ratio between a unit of length on the map and the unit of distance on the Earth
Define geography.
The study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on the Earth
What are the 2 main geographic tools.
- Globe
2. Map
How many dimensions does a globe have?
3
What is another name for a map-maker?
Cartographer
What is a collection of maps?
Atlas
What do topographic maps represent?
Natural and man-made features
What is the name of the series of satellites that orbit more than 100 miles above the Earth?
Landsat
What does GIS stand for?
Geographic Information Systems
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
What are the 5 themes of Geography.
- Location
- Place
- Region
- Human-Environment Interaction
- Movement
What are the 2 different types of Location?
- Relative Location
2. Absolute Location
Define relative location.
Describes a place in comparison to another place.
Define absolute location.
An exact place on Earth where a geographic feature is found.
What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth in Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator
What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
What is a hemisphere?
Half of the Earth
Which lines on a map run parallel to the Equator?
Lines of Latitude
Which lines on a map run perpendicular to the Equator?
Lines of Longitude
What are the 3 types of regions?
- Formal
- Functional
- Perceptual
What are the 3 types of movement?
- Linear distance
- Time distance
- Psychological distance
