Intro to Geography Flashcards
1
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What is human geo?
A
Understanding of the dynamics: cultures, societies, economics
2
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What is physical geo?
A
Understanding of the dynamics: landscapes & environment
3
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What is geo?
A
Ideal framework for relating other fields of knowledge
4
Q
What is education for?
A
Life & living, helps us all be more socially & environmentally sensitive, better informed and more responsible.
5
Q
What is geography? (5)
A
- It’s who you are, where you live, how you live
- It’s your home, neighbourhood, community, city, country; place you relate to the most
- Mental map
- Life experience, here, elsewhere
- Being curious –> natural + human phenomena
6
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What are the fields of geo? (4)
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- Physical : biology, ecology, geology, chemistry, astronomy
- Mapping science :math, computer science, visual arts
- Human : sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, history
- Human Environment
7
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What are the 4 elements (spheres) of physical geography?
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- Lithosphere : rocks, sediments, landscapes
- Biosphere : all living components of the planet and their environment
- Atmosphere : air +various gases on the planet, including underground
- Hydrosphere : H20 in shapes and forms in atmo, litho, bio
8
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What is nature’s cycle?
A
Matter + energy = constant movement from one location to another without transformation
