Geography Vocab

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

A particular place or position; in geography it means region on Earth’s surface.

Question 2

Environment

Answer 2

The study of the Earth, its physical features, and the effects of human interaction.

Question 3

Relative

Answer 3

In relation or proportion to something else.

Question 4

Historical Context

Answer 4

Background info: About period, place, and the events that influenced the backdrop for something to occur

Question 5

Geographic Context

Answer 5

Where a historical event took place and why it took place there; includes location; location relative to other places, geographic features, climate.

Question 6

Physical Map

Answer 6

Shows physical features: Mountains, rivers, terrain, elevation, valleys, etc…

Question 7

Climate Map

Answer 7

Shows weather conditions.

Question 8

Political Map

Answer 8

Shows countries, states, continents, and oceans using border lines/boundaries.

Question 9

Geography

Answer 9

The study of the physical features of the earth
Human activity as they related to their environment