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.