Chapter 1: A Geographers World Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Geography
A
The study of the world, its people, and landscapes that they create
2
Q
Landscape
A
Is all the human and physical features that make it unique
3
Q
Social Science
A
A field that studies humans and he relationships around them
4
Q
Region
A
Part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas
5
Q
Map
A
Is a flat drawing of all part of earths surface
6
Q
Globe
A
A spherical, or ball shaped, model of the entire planet
7
Q
Physical Geography
A
The study of the worlds physical features - its landforms, bodies of water, climates soils and plants
8
Q
Human Geography
A
Is the study of the worlds people, community and landscapes
9
Q
Cartography
A
The science of making maps
10
Q
Meteorology
A
The study of weather and what causes it
