CCA Study Guide Flashcards
What directions would you travel to get from place to place.
North, south, east, west, northwest, southwest, northeast, southeast
What do you say to say the coordinates of a given location.
___ degrees lattitude
____ degrees longitude
How does Earths tilt effect Sunilight distribution
Earth’s tilt, affects sunlight distribution by causing different parts of the planet to receive different amounts of direct sunlight throughout the year, leading to the seasonal changes we experience
What are Somme examples of peninsulas in North America
Florida in the United States, the Ungava Peninsula in Canada
What Is a peninsula
a piece of land that is surrounded by water on most sides, but is still connected to the mainland on one side.
Why are rivers important in the development of major cities
they provide a reliable source of fresh water for drinking and sanitation, facilitate trade and transportation through waterways, and often served as fertile land for agriculture
What do geographers do
Geographers are scientists who study the Earth, its features, and the people who live there.
What is the difference between absolute and relative location.
Absolute location” refers to the exact geographical coordinates of a place, usually defined by latitude and longitude, while “relative location” describes a place’s position in relation to other landmarks or known locations, without using precise coordinates
What are some cities that share simmalar lattitude and longitude
Shanghai and Perth: Both share the same latitude of 31 degrees, but one is north and one is south
what occurs during an equinox
when the Earth’s axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in a “nearly” equal day and night, it marks the start of different seasons
What factors are responsible for earths seasons
The tilt of the earths axis is the main cause, and the solstice
what is a solstice
the sun is at its highest point in the sky and this is the longest day of the year or the shortest days of the year. Happens during summer and Winter.
How do mountains affect weather and climate
by acting as barriers to air flow, causing air to rise and cool as it moves over them, leading to increased precipitation on the windward side of the mountain range, while the leeward side experiences drier conditions due to the descending, warmed air - a phenomenon known as the “orographic effect
What is weather
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
What is climate
e weather conditions in an area over a long period
How can weather and climate be influenced by landforms
Landforms, particularly mountains and large bodies of water, significantly influence weather and climate by affecting air circulation, temperature, and precipitation patterns
Coastal effects On weather and climate
Oceans cool temperature leads to milder climates in coastal regions compared to inland areas, also they cause lots of evaporation leading to humid weather in coastal areas.
Orographic lifting
When wind encounters a mountain range, it is forced to rise, causing cooling and condensation, leading to heavy rainfall on the windward side of the mountain while the leeward side experiences a rain shadow with less precipitation
What is The rain shadow effect
when a mountain range or mountainside blocks rain-producing weather systems, creating an are with heavy precipitation and a dry area on the downwind side. This dry area is called a rain shadow
What causes night and day on earth
Day and night are caused by the Earth rotating on its axis, meaning as the Earth spins, one side faces the sun experiencing daylight while the other side faces away experiencing nighttime
What are the main geographic features that
cause an area to have a big population
Landforms, climate, soil, water, natural resources, vegatation, natural hazards
What are the 5 themes of Geogrraphy
Location: Where something is located
Place: What something is like there
Region: How and why one area is similar to another
Movement: How and why places are connected
Renewable energy examples
Solar energy, Offshore wind farms,wind energy, hydropower, geothermal energy
What are the challenges in transitioning to alternative energy sources
the problems of renewable energy are, the high cost of installation, the need for significant grid upgrades, concerns about energy storage, land use requirements, potential job displacemen in fossil fuel industries; all while ensuring reliable and consistent energy supply to meet demand
How do technological advancements impact the future of renewable energy
making it more efficient, cost-effective, allowing for wider adoption of renewable sources like solar and wind power
