Unit 1 Flashcards
What is geography?
The distribution and interaction of physical human features of the earth
What is a region?
A part of the world that has 1 or more common features that make it different from surrounding areas
What is Physical Geography?
Study of the world’s physical geographic features
What is Human Geography?
The study of the human geographic features
What is Cartography?
The art and science of making maps
How can studying Geography help people?
It helps us understand the world around us
What theme involves the characteristics that make a location unique?
Place
What theme involves the characteristics that unite multiple places?
Regions
How might a geographer study movement?
By looking at how long it takes from one thing to move from one place to another
How might a Geographer study human- environment interaction?
By observing how people react to different environmental changes
Give an example of absolute location
An address
Ex: 81 School Ave, Glenfield, ND 58443
Give an example of relative location
Ms. Dietz’s room is by Mrs. Brekheimer’s
What is the problem that all map share
They aren’t as accurate as a globe
Why might a geographer choose to use a map instead of a globe
Because it’s easier to carry around and transport.
How do geographers use satellites
To take accurate pictures of the Earth, so we can make accurate maps.
What does GPS do
Measures absolute location
How do geographers use GIS
To compare layered maps
What does latitude measure
Degrees north and south
(latitude fatitude)
What is the equator? (Latitude or longitude)
Latitude
What does Longitude measure?
Degrees west and east
What is the Prime Meridian? (Latitude or longitude)
Longitude
What does a political map show?
Shows major political features
Ex. Boundaries, major cities, bodies of water, highways, census data and election results
What does a physical map show
Major physical features
Ex. Mountain ranges and bodies of water
What might a thematic map show?
Focuses on a particular topic
Ex. Population density, rainfall and precipitation levels, vegetation distribution, and poverty
What does a reference map show?
Shows a mix of physical and human features
Ex. Natural features (mountains, rivers etc) and political data (highways/roads, towns/human made areas)
