Geography - Term 1 Flashcards
Name the 5 themes of Geography.
Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Regions
What is Geography?
Geography is the study of the earth and the way people live on it and use it.
True or False: everything on earth has an exact position or location.
True
What is a region?
A region is an area with common features that set it apart from other areas.
What does the theme of ‘Movement’ in Geography describe?
It describes the movement of people and goods around the world.
What does Human-Environment Interaction describe?
It describes how people influence their environment and how they are influenced by it.
When comparing Places, what features are compared?
Natural features and man-made features.
What do you call an expert in Geography?
A geographer
List the 5 sources of Information that Geographers use to help them understand their surroundings?
Maps, Weather, The Media, Fieldwork, Photographs
What do Maps do?
Maps show where things are
Why do Geographers study the weather?
They study weather patterns to help understand how the earth’s climate is changing.
Why are photographs useful to Geographers?
Photographs record events/how things are and act as proof of change.
Why do Geographers use The Media to help them?
The Media tells them what is happening around the world.
What is fieldwork?
Fieldwork is when Geographers go and find out about the changes in the environment as well as to learn more about the way people live.
What is a settlement?
A settlement is a place where people live.
What is a place where people live called?
A settlement
There are 2 sets of factors that influence where people live - what are they?
Physical Factors and Socio-economic Factors
Name 3 physical factors that influence where people live?
Water. Quality of Soil. Climate. Shelter. Defence.
Name 2 socio-economic factors that influence where people live?
Jobs. Houses. Family. Education.
There are 4 different types of Settlements. What are they?
Farms. Village. Town. City.
Water, Quality of Soil and Defensive position are what type of factors that influence where people live?
Physical factors.
Jobs and education are what type of factors that influence where people live?
Socio-economic factors.
How many people typically live on a farm
30
What type of work do people typically do on a farm?
Grow and harvest crops. Breed and herd animals.
What function do the buildings on farms fulfill?
People live in them. They store crops, meat and animals in them.
In what type of settlements would you typically find gravel roads and footpaths?
Farms and Villages
How big is a village?
Typically quite small - 60 people
What work do people do in villages?
Farm, teach, preach, cook, herd goats/sheep/cows, grow crops.
How many people typically live on a farm?
30
What is a settlement of 50 000 called?
A Town
What are the functions of village buildings?
To live in (house), to worship (church/mosque), education (school) and healthcare (clinic).
Name some jobs that people can do in Towns.
Miner. Shopkeeper. Office worker. Doctor. Nurse. Municipal workers. Petrol attendant. Chef. Waitress. Teacher.
Name some jobs that are done in cities.
Banker. Pilot. Teacher. Factory worker. Businessmen. Same as Town too.
How much open land is there in a city?
Very little. often only parks.
If you wanted to live somewhere with lots of open space, where would you live?
On a farm or in a small village.
In what type of settlement would you find a Highway?
A City.
What is the population of a city?
3 million people
What is the function of a footpath?
For people to walk on
What is the function of a church?
A church is a building where people meet to worship. And a preacher preaches in a church.
What type of traffic is usually found on roads and streets?
Cars, taxis and buses.
Will you find gravel or tar roads in cities?
Tar.
True or false; a town or city is a rural area.
False. It is an urban area.
Yes or No: Is there a lot of open space in rural areas?
Yes
What is an urban area?
An urban area is a built up area with very little open space. Towns and cities are urban areas.
Do the majority of South Africa’s population live in urban areas or rural areas.
The majority of SA’s population live in Urban areas - 60%.
