FINAL Flashcards
What is geography?
a field of science devoted to the study of lands,the features,the inhabitants and the phenomena of Earth
Location
describes the positions of places on the earths surface
Absolute location
location based on fixed point coordinates
Relative location
position in relation to another location
Region
an area that has unifying features
Place
characteristics that make one place unique from another
Physical characteristics
natural environment,landforms
Human characteristics
ideas and actions,bridges,houses,parks
Human Environment Interaction
how we depend,adapt and modify
Depend
depend on the natural environment for basic needs
-food
-shelter
-clothing
Adapt
make changes to better adapt
-heating
-ac
Modify
make changes to meet needs
-bridges
-houses
Movement
relationships between people in different places are shaped by the movement of people,ideas and materials
Push
force a population to seek refuge in another country
Pull
factors that attract population or persons to a new place
What is globalization?
interdependence among people companies and the governments worldwide
Cultural globalization
sharing of ideas,values,traditions,politics etc.
Environmental globalization
internationally coordinated efforts regarding environmental protection
Technological globalization
spread of technology across borders, vehicles in which ideas/info spread
Economic globalization
connection through movement of goods
Pros of globalization
encourages free trade
lessens risk of war
quicker access to information
more variety of goods
Cons of globalization
can lead to local traditions and culture to disappear
does not respect human and labor rights
wealthy countries and large corporations dominate the global market place
