Geography Flashcards
What is Human Geography
Human Geography geography is the study of the interactions between people and the natural features of the earth,
Physical Geography
Physical Geography is the study of the physical and natural features of the earth.
Examples of Human Geography
Culture, food, religion, practices
Examples of Physical Geography
Mountains, rivers, forests, deserts
What is geography
Geography is the study of the world. It examines how people and nature interact.
Latitude
The imaginary horizontal lines stretching from east to west
Longitude
Imaginary lines that stretch vertically
Prime meridian
The longitude line at 0 degrees that separates the east and western hemisphere
Equator
The latitude line that separates the northern from the southern hemisphere
Landscapes
An are created by geological. geomorphological, biological, and cultural layers that evolve over time
Landform
The individual surface features of the Earth are identified by their shape
Geomorphological
air, wind, rocks, water, and living things shaping the earth over time
Variations in landscapes are influenced by factors such as:
Climate
Geographical features- mountains, and rivers
Latitude
Impact of humans
Where landscapes are located
Lagoon
An area of shallow water isolated from a larger, deeper body of water
River Estuary
Where a river empties into the sea