Geography Flashcards
What is geography
the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.
What are the 5 Themes
The five themes of geography are location, place, region, movement, and human- environment interaction.
What is Absolute Location
A place’s absolute location is its exact place on Earth, often given in terms of latitude and longitude.
What is relative location
Relative location is a description of how a place is related to other places.
How do humans and the environment interact with each other
Humans impact the physical environment in many ways: overpopulation, pollution, burning fossil fuels, and deforestation.
What is a formal region
An area defined by one predominant or universal characteristic throughout its entire area.
What is a functional region
a social or economic function that occurs between a node or focal point and the surrounding areas.
What are perceptual regions
Area defined by people’s feelings and attitudes
What are Human characteristics
Things such as language, religion, political systems, economic systems, and population distribution
What are physical characteristics
Physical characteristics include the natural environment, such as landforms, elevation, water features, climate, soil, natural vegetation, and animal life.
