Geograpgy

Question 1

Three definitions of geography

Answer 1

• study of earth, its features and distribution of life on earth
• effects of human activity on environment & other humans
• physical characteristics of an area

Question 2

6 key points of geography

Answer 2

Location
Region
Spatial pattern
Spatial interaction
Culture
Human & environmental relationship

Question 3

First key point

Answer 3

Location:

Absolute:
grid coordinates, address, longitude and latitude

Relative:
Use of land marks
Time reference
Compass direction

Question 4

Second key point

Answer 4

Region:
A distinctive region defined by a set of characteristics

Ex
Coastal regions
Rainforests 
Parries
Ethnic regions
Cultural regions (religion, language)

Question 5

Third key point

Answer 5

Spatial Pattern:

Why objects/places/things are placed in particular areas.

Ex
Cities are located (in north America) away from landfill sites.
Factories near resources

Question 6

Fourth key point

Answer 6

Spatial interaction:
An event in one location can lead to a change in another location

Ex
Forest fire in fort mac caused poor air/hazy skies for neighboring provinces.

-disease can travel to other countries due to planes

Question 7

Fifth key point

Answer 7

Culture:

Customs and views of a group of people

Can vary greatly within small regions

Ex. Rural vs urban

Question 8

Sixth key point

Answer 8

Human & environmental relationship:
Impact humans have on environment and vice versa

Dependence: need natural resources
Adaption: we adapt to climate and land form
Modification: how we change environment to fit our needs ex. Canals for irrigation, cutting trees for buildings and stores, etc.