Module 1: A Geographer's World Flashcards
a part of the world that has one or more common features that make it different from surrounding areas
region
a flat drawing of Earth’s surface
map
a spherical model of the planet
globe
the study of the world’s physical features
physical geography
the study of weather and what causes it
meteorology
a part
element
the study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create
geography
the science of making maps
cartography
the physical and human features that define an area and make it different from other places
landscape
the study of people and communities
human geography
hydrology
the study of water on Earth
a field that deals with people and how they live
social science
a drawing that shows the directions on a map: N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW
compass rose
the distance north and south of the equator
latitude
equator
imaginary line that divides a globe into north and south halves
longitude
the distance east and west of the prime meridian
north and south halves of the earth
hemispheres
imaginary line that divides the globe into east and west halves
prime meridian
tells the subject of the map
title
used to represent the distance between two points on a map
scale
explains what the symbols mean on a map (also known as a key)
legend
shows where in the world the area on the map is located
locator map
maps that show the political features of a region (country borders, cities, etc.)
political map
