Unit 1 Flashcards
Define Geography
a type of science that involves features, lands, inhabitants, and the Phenomena of Earth and other planets.
Define Human geography
a type of science that studies people and their communities, economies, cultures, and interactions in a certain area and space
define physical geography
a type of Natural science that involves studying the patterns and processes of the natural environment
what are the differences and similarities between Human and physical Geography
Human geography and Physical geography are similar in some ways because a part of Human geography studies the affect humans have on the environment, and Physical geology studies the patterns and changes in the environment. The difference between Human and Physical science is Human geography deals with social interactions with people, and Physical geography deals with the physical features of a place
what are the three types of maps geographers use
Political, Physical, and Thematic
Cartography
the science or study of map making
map
flat-scale model of the Earth or part of it.
absolute location
is where something is located exactly
relative location
describes a location in relation to other things or places
What two ways do geographers use maps
for a reference tool to determine a places absolute location and relative location, and a communication tool to transfer the distribution of physical features or human activities.
How do the Early world maps progress
in the the Early World they where only used to get from point A to point B, and they had a very small amount of land but the water features where very accurate due to constant water travel. Later as time went the maps became more advanced and the land features became more accurate due to more exploration.
Mental maps
a personal version of Spatial information
Activity spaces
identifies the area that you travel across your daily routine
What are the three ways you use mental maps
To find your way from point A to point B, organizing and storing information for the future, and a way to make meaning of things
How are mental maps are used in human Geography
They are used in human Geography because all people are provided with essential understanding and make sense of the world and allowing them to recall earth’s physical and human features
