Final Flashcards #1
(11 cards)
The study of how people interact with the land.
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
What are the lines of the grid system that measures distance east and west of the Prime Meridian?
LONGITUDE
The exact place where something is, found by using a grid system.
Absolute location
The study of the land and the features on its surface.
Physical geography
Lines in the grid system that measure distance north and south of the equator.
Latitude
Where a place is compared to where other places are
Relative location
What is the imaginary line that divides the earth into northern and southern halves.
Equator
What is culture
It is the customs, ideas, beliefs, and skills of a people
Which theme of geography considers the physical and human characteristics of a spot
Place
Which theme of geography groups places together because they share similarities
Region
Which type of map might show the roads or resources of an area
Special purpose map
