Unit 1 Critical Concepts: Geography Flashcards
Absolute Location
the location of a place based on a fixed point on earth
Relative Location
the location of a place based on a point on earth
Latitude
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator
Longitude
the angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian
Map Key
graphical device used to visually represent a real-world feature on a map
Map Scale
To show how big something is
Physical Map
two-dimensional format
Political Map
shows legal, jurisdictional, political, or administrative boundaries.
Thematic Map
portrays the geographic pattern of a particular subject
Continents
several large geographical regions
Isthmus
a narrow piece of land connecting two larger areas
Plateau
a state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress.
Archipelago
a group of islands.
Harbor
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter
Bay
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward.
River
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.
Ocean/Seas
a very large expanse of water
Subsistence Farming
Subsistence agriculture occurs when farmers grow crops to meet the needs of themselves and their families
Commercial Farming
the production of crops for sale and is designed to produce crops for widespread distribution
Nomadic Herding
Nomadic pastoralism is a form of pastoralism in which livestock are herded in order to seek for fresh pastures
Population Density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit land area
Culture
the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
Cultural Diffusion
the spread of cultural items
Ethnocentrism
evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one’s own culture.
