introduction to geography !! Flashcards
What is the origin of the word ‘geography’?
‘Geo’ means ‘Earth’ and ‘graphing’ means ‘to describe/write’.
What does geography refer to?
The study of the Earth and its features.
What is the focus of geography?
What is on, above, and below the Earth’s surface.
Define ‘environments’ in the context of geography.
Areas with physical or human features, or a combination of both.
What does the physical/natural environment refer to?
The Earth’s physical features and the processes leading to their formation.
What are physical features?
Things that occur naturally on the Earth.
What is a human environment?
Activities people carry out that affect the Earth, including man-made features.
What do geographers study?
The relationship and impact between physical and human environments.
Why do we study geography?
To better understand the world, differences in cultures, political systems, landscapes, and environments.
What is one reason geography is important?
It helps us understand the fragile nature of the Earth and its limited resources.
What is fieldwork in geography?
First-hand exploration and observation directly from the environment.
List the procedures of fieldwork.
- Defining a question/problem for study
- Making valid observations in the field
- Collecting and recording relevant data/findings/results
- Interpreting data/findings/results
- Drawing conclusions.
What are case studies in geography?
Detailed real-life information about a specific topic.
What two materials are important for geographers?
- Maps
- Photographs
What additional sources contain important geographical facts?
- Books
- The internet
