unit one-intro to geo and mapping skills Flashcards
define geography
the study of the earths physical and human systems and the relationships among them.
define physical geography
studies the physical characteristics that make up the structure of the earth. physical geography is closely related to the study of geology
define urban geography
highly specialized branch of geography that examines structures and patterns within cities
define environmental geography
examines earths ecosystems and the human impact on these ecosystems.
define human geography
examines how humans interact with the natural environment either positively or negatively.
define small scale map
map that shows a small amount of detail of a large area
define map
representation of the earths features drawn on a flat surface
define large scale map
map that shows a large amount of detail of a small area
define region
is an area of the earth that is identified based on certain characteristics. they can be natural (landforms or vegetation) or they can be divided by humans (political boundaries)
name the nessacary elements for all maps
title legend scale date of publication direction boarder
what are the types of maps? explain
general purpose map- map for general use ( atlas map)
thematic map- shows a specific theme (world development map)
topographic map-examines characteristics of a small area of the earths surface
what are the 3 ways to express scale . what are they?
the direct statement scale ( 1 cm = 200km)
the linear or bar scale (you use paper)
the representative fraction scale 1:500 000
ENE=
NW=
SSW=
W=
ENE= 67.5
NW=135
SSW=202.5
W=270
90=
135=
292.5=
360=
90=east
135= south east
292.5= west-north west
360=north
label the latitude with the associated lines. 66.5 N= 23.5 N= 0= 23.5 S= 66.5 S= 90 N=
66.5 N= Arctic Circle
23.5 N= Tropic of Cancer
0= equator
23.5 S= tropic of capricorn
66.5 S= antarctic circle
90 N= north pole
