Ch1

Question 1

Process

Answer 1

Set of actions or mechanisms that operate in some special order

Question 2

Physical geography

Answer 2

Spatial analysis of all the physical elements and process systems that make up the environment

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

Tentative explanation for the phenomenon observed

Question 4

Theory

Answer 4

Constructed on the basis of several tested hypothesis. Present truly broad general principles- unifying concepts that tie together the laws that nature governs

Question 5

Latitude

Answer 5

Angular distance north or south of the equator as measured from the center of the earth. Parallel lines running west east

Question 6

Longitude

Answer 6

Angular distance east or west of a point on earths surface measure from the center of the earth. Lines run both south(meridians) . Meridians designated as 0 degrees is prime meridian

Question 7

Universal time

Answer 7

Also know as
Coordinated universal time(UTC)
Greenwich Mean Time(GMT)
Zulu time(Z)

CST= Z-6 hrs
CDT= Z-5 hrs

Question 8

Cartography

Answer 8

Science and art of map making

Question 9

Remote sensing

Answer 9

Collecting information about an object without physical contact.

Question 10

Photogrammetry

Answer 10

Deriving accurate measurements from photographs

Question 11

Active remote sensing

Answer 11

Direct a beam and measure reflectance (radar)

Question 12

Passive remote sensing

Answer 12

Energy radiated from a surface( satellite)

Question 13

Spatial analysis

Answer 13

Geography synthesizes topics from many fields, integrating info to form a whole-earth concept