Geography Flashcards
What are the five themes of geography
Location Place Interaction Movement Region
What is geography
Study of patterns on the earths surface
What are the lines of latitude
Horizontal lines that are side to side that measure north to south
What are the lines of longitude
Vertical likes that measure east to west
What are the elements of geography
Cultural Historical Economical Environmental Political Physical Technological
Where is the earth located
In the Milky Way galaxy
3rd planet from the sun
Divided into 4 spheres
What are the earths’ four spheres
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
What are the forces that shape the earths surface
Volcanoes Plate movement Wind Glaciers Erosion Weathering
What are the basic steps if the water cycle
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation
Explain the effects of the earth-sun relationship
Day and night
Temperature
Seasons
Climates
What are the major climate patterns found on the earth
Tropical Dry Continental Polar Highlands
What are the factors that contribute to the earths climates
Altitude Latitude Distance from mountains and water Global winds Ocean currents