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Intro to Geography (Both Powerpoints) Flashcards

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What is geography

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the environmental and human processes that shape our planet and our lives
how humans interact with their environment
how place matters to environmental, economic and cultural issues

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Why study geography?

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May help us solve issues
Increase understanding of current events
Useful for interaction with the world

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Regions

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geographic areas that share unifying characteristics
generalized – not all areas within a region share the characteristics
interdependent - connected to other regions

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World Regional Geography

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explores relationships within and among world regions

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Emerging Region

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regions that are increasing in their global significance (Pacific Rim)

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Sense of Place

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The feeling evoked among people as a result of experiences and memories they associate with a location

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Anthropocene

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Period of Earth’s history where human activity dominates the earth system
Characterized by deforestation, increased C02 in atmosphere, pollution, loss of biodiversity

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Maps

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are social products
reflect the knowledge, priorities, interpretations, and intentions of creators
Centering and orientation are map maker choice

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Longitude (meridians)

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Measures distance East or West of Prime Meridian

Values range from 0°to 180°east or west

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Latitude (parallels)

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Measures distance North or South of Equator
Values range from 0°to 90°north or south
Intersection of a meridian and parallel determines absolute location of point on earth
Further accuracy achieved by dividing degrees into minutes and seconds

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map projection

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rendering of the Earth on a flat surface.
has distortion in size of features, shape of features, distance and/or direction.
There are hundreds of map projections

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Mercator Projection

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Cylindrical
Size of land masses is distorted – especially near the polar regions
Shows compass directions as straight lines– used for ship navigation

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Peters Projection•

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Cylindrical
Size of land masses is accurate
Shape of land masses is distorted

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Peters Projection

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Cylindrical
Size of land masses is accurate
Shape of land masses is distorted

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Robinson Projection

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Pseudo-Cylindrical
Compromise of map distortions
general reference map

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Lambert Conformal Conic Projection

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Conical
Longitude lines converge at North Pole
Useful for examining mid-latitude regions

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Stereographic Projection (North Pole)

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Azimuthal
North Pole in center
Useful for examining polar regions

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Map Scale

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ratio between distance on a map and corresponding distance on the ground
May be displayed as a fraction, text or a bar
Determines the level of detail shown on a map
The smaller the scale (smaller fraction) the less detail shown

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Thematic Map

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Focuses on a particular topic or subject

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Cartogram

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Type of thematic map

Size and shape is distorted to emphasize a particular attribute of a place or region

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Remote Sensing

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gathering data about an object or area as aerial photography or satellite imagery
Often false color

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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combination of hardware, software and geographic data that assists in analysis of geographic information
Combines layers of data from many sources
Show spatial relationships among objects being mapped
Used every day to solve complex issues

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Culture

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A shared set of attitudes, behavior, symbols and practices of a group pf people

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Cultural landscape

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combined natural and human features of place that reflect the relationship between people and their environment

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Religion
Influences the way different groups of people interact with one another and how they interpret the world
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Language
Important component of national/ethnic identity Can be unifying or divisive Lingua franca Endangered languages
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Globalization
increasing connections between world regions | result of international commerce, communications, travel, and migration
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Potential benefits of globalization
increase in trade and economic success sharing of knowledge, ideas, technology, and resources increased cultural understanding Improvements in health and well-being
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Potential challenges associated with globalization
``` Uneven economic growth (benefits wealthy countries) Increased economic vulnerability Concerns of homogenization cultural imperialism Spread of disease Environmental degradation ```
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Resistance to globalization
Nationalism
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
value of goods and services produced in a country in a particular year No non-market, overseas investments, quality of life
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Human Development Index (HDI)
measures education, life expectancy and standard of living
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Development
An in improvement in the economic well-being and standard of living of people ex. Millennium Development Goals, Sustainable Development Goals
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Economic Sectors
Primary activities resource based, extractive Secondary activities manufacturing/processing Tertiary activities services Quaternary activities knowledge, information
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Geopolitics
close link between politics and geography
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Sovereign state
Power over a territory and people and is recognized by other states
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Nation
Group of people sharing common elements of culture (language, religion, etc.)
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Nation–state
Homogenous group of people living in a territory
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Demography
Study of populations Most live north of Equator, on 1% of Earth's land, near water, on fertile soil India, China, Europe densely populated
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Describe the Demographic Transition Model
Stage 1: Brith adn death rates high Stage 2: Death rates fall, birth rate doesn't, total pop rises Stage 3: Birth rates start falling Stage 4 and 5: Birth/death rates similar, total pop stays the same
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Demography of Nigeria, US, and Germany
Nigeria mostly young people | US and Germany more uniform
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Weather
Immediate state of temperature and precipitation
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Climate
Typical conditions of weather over time
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Solar Intensity and latitude
Earth’s shape, tilt and orbit mean that sunlight does not hit all places evenly Solar radiation varies seasonally and is more intense at low latitudes on southern hemisphere
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Differential heating of land and water
Water heats/cools more slowly than land and tends to moderate climate
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Global Pressure Systems and Winds
Intertropical Convergence Zone: rain Subtropical High: dry conditions Trade Winds: blow east to west Westerlies: blow west to east
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Topography
``` affects temperatures and precipitation patterns orographic effect (mountain lift and cool air) rain shadow (air gets dry after passing mountain, means no rain) ```
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Köppen system
Wet/Tropical: Warm temperatures year round, high precipitation Dry/Arid: Little precipitation Mild/Temperate: Warm to hot summer temperatures; mild winters Continental: Warm summers; cold winters Highland: Varies depending on altitude Polar/Highland: Very cold winters; no real summer
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Distribution of Global Climate Regions
West NA, North Africa, parts of Asia, Australia dry CA, central Africa, SEA wet Eruope temperate Near top pole cold
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Climate Change
long-term shifts in temperature and precipitation at a global scale natural and human causes
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Greenhouse Effect
Natural Traps heat from sun Keeps Earth warm
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Enhanced Greenhouse Effect
Anthropogenic greenhouse gases (C02 from burning of fossil fuels)
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Carbon Emissions
China is world’s largest emitter of CO2 | US among highest per capita CO2 emissions
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Effects of climate change
warming of temperatures shrinking of glaciers and polar icecaps sea level rise (as a result of melting land ice) more frequent and/or intense storms changing precipitation patterns (droughts, floods) melting permafrost shifts in seasons (longer summers, shorter winters)
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What do the effects of climate change mean for us?
``` lives threatened forced migration (climate refugees) decreased crop yields (hunger, famine) species loss/extinction increased prevalence of disease ```
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Climate Change Mitigation Strategies
``` Cap-and-trade Subsidies Mileage standards Carbon tax renewable energy nuclear power sequestration reforestation population growth ```
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Climate Change Adaptation Strategies
``` Agriculture Structural Concerns Emergency preparedness Reducing risks Promoting development Controlling diseases Enhancing economic progress ```
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type of map
Azimuthal - the image of the Earth is projected onto a flat surface (plane). Parallels are circular; meridians are straight and intersect at the poles.
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Cylindrical
Cylindrical to flat | Parallels and meridians are straight lines that intersect one another at right angles
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Conical
Conical to flat Parallels are curved meridians are straight and intersect at the poles.
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azimuthal
Straight to flat Parallels are circular meridians are straight and intersect at the poles.

GEOG 200 Final (14 decks)

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