Geograhfy Flashcards
Longitude
The vertical lines that measure where things are from west to east.
Latitude
The horizontal lines that measure things from earth to south.
Reigon
an area separated by specific characteristics; religion, culture, landscape, etc.
Geography
the studyof Earth’s physical features; it’s land, water, air and living organisms.
Five themes of geography
Place,location,human interaction,region,movement
Location
Location tries to explain where a place there is relative location and absolute location.
What is the difference between relative location and absolute location?
Relative locations tells you where a place is relevant to another place. Absolute location tells you where it is.
What is place?
Place explains what a place is like it’s physical features, and other characteristics about it.
What is human environment interaction?
Environment interaction helps. Explain how people have modified their environment to help them survive.
What is movement.
Movement helps to explain how things, goods or other objects are moved around by people or naturally.
What is a region?
Region tries to explain how places are similar, and how they can be classified into groups.
Resouse
man-made or natural resources that humans need or value; they can be renewable or nonrenewable.
What is the equator? 
The equator is a horizontal line going around the earth
What is the prime meridian?
 the prime meridian, is a horizontal line going around the Earth.
Can I create a compass memory?
Yes
