Geography Concepts

Question 1

geography

Answer 1

the study of physical features of earth including how humans affect the earth and are affected by it.

Question 2

location

Answer 2

a reference to a place. a particular place or position.

Question 3

human environment interaction

Answer 3

the study of how humans affect the environment, and how the environment affected humans.

Question 4

regions

Answer 4

classifying the parts of the earth, grouping places.

Question 5

map

Answer 5

a 2 dimensional drawing of the earths surface

Question 6

cartographer

Answer 6

person who draws maps

Question 7

gps

Answer 7

involves global satellites projecting info to recievers on the earths surface.

Question 8

continent

Answer 8

a massive expanse of land and its associated islands 7 continents.

Question 9

interdependence

Answer 9

reliance on global network of trade

Question 10

assimilation

Answer 10

adapt to a new culture.

Question 11

demographics

Answer 11

measuring and studying information about large groups of people.

Question 12

cultural diffusion

Answer 12

spread of cultural trends across a location.

Question 13

Mental maps

Answer 13

the internal images we create to reflect spatial arrangements and their meanings in our world