T Flashcards
What does the study of Geography include?
The study of Geography includes locational geography, map skills, weather, and climate.
What physical features can be mapped on a map of the UK?
Rivers, mountains, seas.
What human features can be mapped on a map of the UK?
Capitals and other cities.
What human features can be mapped on a map of the world?
Continents, countries, major cities.
What physical features can be mapped on a map of the world?
Rivers, mountains, deserts, oceans.
What are longitude and latitude?
Longitude and latitude are coordinates used to determine specific locations on the Earth’s surface.
How can direction be given using a compass?
Using a 4, 8, or 16 point compass.
What are map symbols?
Symbols used to represent features on a map, such as campsites or public phones.
What are grid references?
Coordinates used to locate specific points on a map, including 4 and 6 figure references.
How can distance be measured on a map?
Using a scale bar for straight line and by road measurements.
What do contour lines indicate on a map?
Contour lines indicate height.
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.
What are different climate zones?
Regions categorized by similar climate characteristics.
How do altitude, seasonality, and continentality affect climate?
They influence temperature, precipitation, and overall climate characteristics.
What can climate graphs show?
Climate graphs can show temperature and precipitation changes for different climate zones.
What are the three types of rainfall?
Relief, frontal, and convectional.
What are air masses?
Large bodies of air that have uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.
What is globalisation?
The process by which businesses and other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
What factors have caused globalisation?
Transport, technology development, the internet, labor costs.
What are the four sectors of jobs?
Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary sector.
How can different jobs create winners and losers from globalisation?
Some jobs may benefit from globalisation while others may be negatively impacted, leading to economic disparities.
How do tropical cyclones form?
They form over warm ocean waters and can impact people and the environment significantly.
