Geography Flashcards
Exploration
The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it
Expedition
A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose
Compass
An instrument containing a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it
Sextant
An instrument with a graduated arc of 60° and sighting mechanism, used for measuring the angular distances between objects especially for taking altitudes in navigation
Longitude
The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England, west of the standard meridian of the celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes
Latitude
The angular distance of a place north or south of the earths equator order of us less you object north or south of the celestial equator, usually expressed in degrees and minutes
Meridians
A circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth’s surface and the terrestrial poles
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
Climate
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
Biodiversity
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem
Landform
A natural feature of the earth’s surface
Altitude
The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Topography
The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
