Geo Test #1 Flashcards
Define geography
The study of people in their environment
Define environment
Everything that surrounds us (land,air,water)
Define cartographer
A map maker
Define map
A representation of earth in 2 dimensions
Define absolute location
Using a grid system of lines to pinpoint a place
Define Relative location
How places connect/relate to eachother
Define bio geography
Identifies/explains the special pattern of biodiversity
Define region
Area that is defined by certain characteristics (countries,provinces,counties)
What is the main feature of a geographer’s work
The main feature of a geographers work is to identify + explain patterns on the earths surface
What are the 4 questions geographers try to answer
-where is it?
-why is it there?
-what’s important about it?
-what do we do now?
Define physical geography
Study of the natural environment
Define human geography
How humans use and interact with space
Define economic geography
Demand, distribution and production of goods and services within+between countries
Define political geography
How people are governed + it’s relation to others now
Define cultural geography
Moral,mental, and artistic activities of an area and how this compares to other areas of the world
What are important characteristics of Canada
-wealthy country
-uses lots of energy
-lots of fresh water
-population of 40 mil
-low population density
-2nd largest country in the world
