Septiembre 7 parciales Flashcards
Is all the human and physical features that make it unique
Landscapes
Is a field that studies people and the relationships among them
Social science
Is a part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas
region
Is a flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth’s surface
Maps
Is a spherical , or ball-shaped model of the entire planet
Globe
Why is geography considered a science?
Geographers have to think and act like scientists , to answer some questions , because gather and collecting data
What global issues do geographers study?
Pollution , erosion , finantial issues , etc
How do geographers use satellite images?
They use them as another tool , to see what an area looks like from above , accurate maps
How are globes and maps similar , and how are they different?
Both show what the world looks like , the difference is that a globe is spherical like Earth , it can show the world at really is and a map is flat
Describes where something is
Location
Describes features that make a site unique
Place
Areas that share common characteristics
Regions
Looks at how and why people and things move
Movement
People interact with their enviroment in many ways
Human-enviroment interaction
A specific description
Absolute location
This general description of where a place lies
Relative location
Includes its land , water , climate , plants and animals
Enviroment
Is the study of the world’s physical features , its landsforms , bodies of water , climate , soils , and plants
Physical geography
Is the study of the world’s people, communities , and landscapes
Human geography
The science of making maps
Cartography
The study of weather and what causes it
Meteorology
The study of water on Earth
Hydrology
What are some things that people study as part of human geography
How people in various places address their needs , types of goverment they form
What are some ways in which the study of human geography can influence our lives?
Geographers can help city planners place roads , shopping malls , and schools