physical geography Flashcards
what causes the seasons?
your location on earth because of the tilt of earth’s axis
what is the ring of fire?
area in the pacific ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur
river basin
land where water flows into a river, the land acts as a bathtub to hold the water as it falls off the sides of the land to flow into the river
tributary
river or stream flowing into a larger body of water such as a lake or an ocean
what is the name of the area where an earthquake originated?
epicenter
factors that influence climate
(LACEMOPS) latitude, air masses, continentiality, elevation, mountain barriers, ocean currents, preassure cells, storm tracks
weather
daily patterns of atmospheric changes
climate
constant range of temperature in an area
physical process in the rock cycle
mechanical weathering
chemical process in the rock cycle
chemical weathering
what are the main 5 themes of geography
movement region location (absolute and relative) interaction place
define movement
movement of people, goods, and ideas
define absolute location
exact place where something is found
define relative location
place in comparison to other places around it
define region
places in an area that have the same characteristics
define interaction (adaptation)
humans changing to survive in environment
define interaction (modification)
humans modifying the environment to survive
define interaction (dependency)
no change in humans or environment, minimal harm
define place
singular place, no shared characteristics
non-renewable resource
only a set amount, can entirely run out
renewable resource
can be replaced
inexhaustible resource
will never run out, unlimited supply (sun, wind, tides)
usually used to produce power
desertification
human process in which land becomes too vulnerable for vegatation
what causes earthquakes, mountains, and volcanoes?
the movement of earths tectonic plate
