Geography Quiz Flashcards
Geography
The study of the earth.
The spacial distribution of Features on the earth(where things are).
The relationships between people and the land.
Topography
The study of the natural physical features of the land and their impact on people
Isthmus
a narrow strip of land that connects two larger bodies of land and is surrounded by water
Tectonic Plates
Massive, constantly moving slabs of the earths crust
Subduction Zone
The area where one tectonic plates moves under another
Magma
Melted rock found beneath the earths crust
Tributary
Small river or stream that flows into a larger body of water
Erosion
the process by which water or wind pick up top soil or rock and carry it away from its source. wearing away.
Microclimate
The climate of a small area whose climate differes signifigantly from that of the surrounding region.
Tundra
Vegetation zone charecterized by low temperature in which few trees grow.
Leaching
The process by which rain water passes down through the soil picking up nutrients and depositing them beyond the reach of plants.
Humus
decomposing organic matter whose decay release nutrients into the soil thus increasing fertility
What is Latin America
Latin america is Everything including mexico all the way down to cape horn. Includes South america and Middle America
What is Middle america? UNDONE
Includes all of the countries south of mexico.
Signifigance of Mount Aconcagua
Mount Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in the western hemisphere
Signifigance of Ring of Fire
The ring of the pacific ocean with tons of volcanoes
Signifiance of Water Falls NOT DONE
They can be used for hydro electric power and dams
Signifigance of Angel falls
The tallest water fall in the world
Signifigance of Iguazu Falls
One of the worlds most voluminous waterfalls
Signifigance of the amazon river
Is the largest river by far and commonly regarded as the second longest
The Tropics
Mostly average of warm and mild. But directly means in between the two tropics.
Signifigance of El Nino
Hot and Dry, appearance of unusually warm, nutrient-poor water off northern Peru and Ecuador, typically in late December.
Mediterreanen Climate
Usually mild winters and very warm summers
Signifigance of Lake Titicaca
Largest lake in South america by volume. Located in the Andes.
Ethnic Diversity
Basically alot from europe, some from asia and china, a few natives. And some from australia very very diverse,.
Describe topography, climate vegetation and soil fertility of baja california
Really hot, and very dry. Hardly andy rain at all similar to a desert.
Altiplano of mexico topography
not alot of rain, somewhat arid, rain falls on coast of mountains
Sierra madre occidental and sierra madre oriental topography
the two mountains have steep peaks, it gets colder as the altitude rises, not a lot of trees, and the soil is only fertile on the side where rain hits-the other side is like dry
Coastal plains of mexico topography
they are flat plains near the coasts, i think the climate is mild, the only vegetation is grass n like small shrubs, and u dont have to know the soil fertile bc we didnt go over it
volcanic axis topography
just a large set of volcanoes
Yucatan peninsula topography
low, lots of rain, no rivers because of the limestone
Southern Highlands topography
They are just highlands not more then that
Central America topography
mostly mountainous besides on the coasts, mild in most parts but as u get closer to the equator the temperature rises
The bahamas Topography
Bad soil, tropical weather,
The greater antilles topography
on the western sides of the islands in the caribbean its plains and on the est side its forests. All rain drops on west side. Greater= 4 big islands.
the lesser antilles
Same as greater antilless with bad fertility of soil, and tropical weather
The andes topography
higher in elevation less plants, and then the tree line where no trees can grow,mostly just grass, colder as goes up.
The brazilian highlands topography
83% rainforest
the guiana highlands topography
just high flat plains
The amazon basin topography
can be incredibly hot
The llanos topography
above amazonian plain
the Gran Chaco topograhy
can get very hot, and dry. Not suitable for farmers. Too hot. Bad soil and climate
the pampas topography
Moderate rain, moderate temperature, flat grasslands, important for exporting and has great fertile soil. PERFECT FOR FARMERS.
Patagonia topography
Patagonia is too dry and too cold for farmers. Bad soil
Coastal plains of South America Topography
Factors that cause the patterns described in 25-45.
Analyze impact geographic features and patterns have had on humans in latina america, including impact on settlement patterns, travel, food production.
