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1
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what does climate and weather geography focus on

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typical weather patterns and vegetation features

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what does physical geography focus on

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land and water formations

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what does human geography focus on

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analyzing and showing human populations and cultures

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what does land use geography focus on

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examining what humans do with land and the natural wealth it contains

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what do globes show

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Globes typically display political or physical map information

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what are some of the disadvantages of using a globe

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globes are bulky and not easy to transport from one place to another. They are also not practical for examining a small area of the Earth.

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what is an issue with the Mercator projection

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countries closer to the equator are smaller and countries farther away from the equator appear bigger

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what is the advantage of the Robertson projection

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It does not get any directions, areas, or shapes absolutely correct although it does not get them horribly wrong, either

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what is the advantage of the peters projection

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It shows countries in their correct proportions

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What are the lines that run horizontally on a map.

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The latitude lines.

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What are the lines that run vertically on a map.

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The longitude lines.

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What are the longitude and latitude lines used for.

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To locate specific places accurately.

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illustrates the different types of natural resources and economic activities of an area

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economic activity map

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uses variations in color to show the long term weather patterns of a region

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climate map

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shows features of the Earth such as elevation, bodies of water, or types of vegetation

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physical map

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uses variations in color to demonstrate the number of people living in certain areas

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population density map

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illustrates the boundaries between states and countries

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political map

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what is a cartogram

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A cartogram is a type of map that uses a variable other than area to display countries

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what is an additional source of data

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a population pyramid

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what does GIS stand for

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geographic information system

21
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Focuses on the physical placement of geographic features. The use of maps and globes is essential to understanding this element.

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The World in Spatial Terms

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Examines the common characteristics of regions, including their existing physical and human aspects. Culture is also an important part of this element.

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Places and Regions

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This element includes the process and patterns that shape the world’s surface. It also examines the different ecosystems of the Earth and their distribution.

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physical systems

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Focuses on the distribution, migration, and settlement of human populations. Human systems also include economic systems and the use of resources, as well as how humans interact with one another.

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human systems

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This element examines the impact that human actions have on the environment as well as how the environment affects humans and human activity.

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Environment and Society

26
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why do the Northern and Southern hemispheres experience seasons at different times

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because of the earth’s tilt

27
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why does each pole have continuous periods of daylight and darkness

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because of the earths tilt

28
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what is earth’s atmosphere made of

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mostly nitrogen and oxogen

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the layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth, extending approximately 12 km above the surface

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troposphere

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the second layer of the atmosphere from the surface extends for about 30 km

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stratosphere

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the third layer of the atmosphere from Earth, extending some 50 km above the surface of Earth

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mesosphere

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the fourth layer of the atmosphere from Earth, it starts about 50 km from the surface and extends for about 450 km

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thermosphere

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the layer of space extending some 4,500 km above Earth.

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exosphere

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what are the 5 main climates

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tropical, dry, highland, high latitudes, middle latitudes

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what is a cause of land formation

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tectonic plates, eroded land, or land created by erosion

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what are the 2 types of water

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surface water and groundwater

37
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why does flooding happen

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streams rivers or lakes overflow

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