4th Qtr EXAM Flashcards

(38 cards)

1
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a two-dimensional graphical representation of the Earth.

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Map -

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  • a three-dimensional spherical model of the Earth.
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Globe

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3
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  • system that is used to locate places using degrees of latitude and longitude.
    Latitude is stated first when indicating a location.
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Geographic Coordinate System

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4
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horizontal imaginary lines that run from east to west of a
map or globe.

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Latitudes:

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5
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divides the northern hemisphere and southern
hemisphere.

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Equator:

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6
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Countries in this zone experience a tropical climate, with two
seasons: dry and wet seasons.

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TROPICS -

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7
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Countries located in these zones experience cold
temperatures all year round.

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POLAR/FRIGID ZONES -

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  • Countries in these
    zones experience four seasons.
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NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN TEMPERATE ZONE

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vertical imaginary lines that run from north to south
of a map or globe.

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Longitudes -

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10
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divides the western hemisphere and
eastern hemisphere.

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Prime meridian:

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a specific point on Earth’s surface defined by coordinates like latitude and longitude.

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Absolute Location -

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12
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place’s position in relation to other landmarks or features.

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Relative Location -

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13
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uses the bodies of water.

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Insular Location -

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made up of a group or chain of islands surrounded by bodies of water.

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Archipelago -

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15
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Layers of the atmosphere

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Troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
exosphere

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16
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this is where weather occurs and clouds are formed.

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Troposphere – (1st

layer)

17
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contains ozone layer which absorbs and filters UV radiation.

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Stratosphere – (2nd

layer)

18
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contains the mesopause, the coldest point in the Earth’s atmosphere. Meteor burn in

this layer, letting us witness meteor showers.

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Mesosphere – (3rd

layer)

19
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contains ionosphere, displaying northern and southern lights.

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Thermosphere – (4th

layer)

19
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) is the outermost layer of the atmosphere. Satellites and space stations orbit within this

layer.

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Exosphere – (5th

layer

20
Q

changes in the climate that will last for a long period.

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Climate Change -

21
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it is a phenomenon when the atmosphere keeps a larger amount of heat than it should.

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Global Warming -

22
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plays a crucial role in climate change by trapping heat in the Earth’s atmosphere and
contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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Greenhouse Effect -

23
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winds that are evident near bodies of water.

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Factors affecting seasons:
1. Tilt of the Earth 2. Earth’s orbit
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is the circular motion of an object around a fixed line that crosses the center of this object.
Earth’s Rotation -
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Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of
23.5°
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the Earth rotates about an imaginary line that spears through the North Pole and comes out of the South Pole.
The Earth’s axis -
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Revolution is the movement of an object around another object.
Earth’s Revolution -
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The point where Earth is nearest to the sun is called
perihelion.
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is the event on which the unequal duration between day and night is greatest.
Solstices -
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The point where Earth is farthest from the sun is called
aphelion.
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stands for the day on which the duration of day and night is equal.
Equinoxes -
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- due to the Earth’s tilt, when the North Pole is tilted away from the sun (winter), there is no daylight for 24 hours.
Polar night phenomenon
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due to the Earth’s tilt, when the North Pole is tilted towards the sun (summer), there is no night, and the sun remains visible 24 hours a day. This is called as the
Midnight sun phenomenon -
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- June to November - Frequent heavy rainfall and strong winds that turn into typhoons
Wet/Rainy Season
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- December to May - Clear skies, sunny weather, and cooler temperatures
Dry Season