Year 7 Geography Flashcards
What is Geography?
It is the study of the world and how it works.
What is grid referencing?
Grid reference is a number which locates an area on a map.
What is relief?
Relief is the shape of the land.
What options can you use to show relief?
Contour lines, spot heights and colour coding.
What are the negatives of tourism in Chipping Campden?
Litter, overcrowded, pollution and higher prices.
What are the positives of tourism in Chipping Campden?
Independent shops/ hotels get more money, good chances of employment, word of mouth can get good reviews.
Why does Chipping Campden attract tourists?
Because of its beauty, great views, history (12th Century) and places to socialise (e.g. pubs).
Who are some people who shaped Campden?
Sir Baptist Hicks, The Woodward family, George Townsend, Robert Dover and John Fereby.
Where is Chipping Campden?
Northern Hemisphere (global), Europe (global), UK/England (national), Gloucestershire (regional), Chipping Campden Cider Mill Lane (local).
When was Chipping Camden created?
Late 12th century
What sort of town was Chipping Campden?
A market town.
What are the 8 main points of a compass?
North, North East, East, South East, South, South West, West, North West.
What is scaling in maps?
It is the ratio between the distance on a map to the distance on the ground.
