yr 7 geography test Flashcards
what is physical geography
the study of the natural world
what is human geography
the study of people and how they live on earth
what is environmental geography
the study of how humans damage, maintain, and improve the physical environment in which they live
define sustainable
meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations from meeting there needs
what is relief
the height and shape of land
what is industry
the manufacture and selling of products and services
what is location
where a place is
what is agriculture
plants and animals kept by people to make their living`
what is drainage
rivers streams lakes and ponds
what are settlements
where people live
what is population
the people who live in an area
what is weather
day to day changes in rainfall and temperature
what is economic activity
the production, distribution and consumption of commodities
what is climate
the weather experienced over a long time
what is vegitation
naturally growing plans
what is transport
to take or to carry people from one place to another by means of vehicle aircraft or ship
what is site and situation settlements
the site of a settlement that describes the physical nature of where it is locataed. Factors such as water supply, building materials quality of soil, climate shelter and defence where all considered when settlements are first established
name an unsustainable mode of transport
car
why are cars unsustainable
it creates a lot of pollution it contributes to congestion it causes traffic danger
name a sustainable mode of transport
the bus
compass directions
s, se, e, ne, n, nw, w, sw,
how can heights on maps be shown
contours, spot heights, layer coloring
what is the settlement heirachy
farm hamlet villiage town city
why do people live in the suburbs
easy to commute to and from the city, quiet and peaceful, has all the ammenities that people like to live near, less pollution and traffic, lower crime rate
Great britain:
england scotland wales
UK:
england scotland wales northern ireland
