geogphy Flashcards
(37 cards)
what does climate and weather geography focus on
typical weather patterns and vegetation features
what does physical geography focus on
land and water formations
what does human geography focus on
analyzing and showing human populations and cultures
what does land use geography focus on
examining what humans do with land and the natural wealth it contains
what do globes show
Globes typically display political or physical map information
what are some of the disadvantages of using a globe
globes are bulky and not easy to transport from one place to another. They are also not practical for examining a small area of the Earth.
what is an issue with the Mercator projection
countries closer to the equator are smaller and countries farther away from the equator appear bigger
what is the advantage of the Robertson projection
It does not get any directions, areas, or shapes absolutely correct although it does not get them horribly wrong, either
what is the advantage of the peters projection
It shows countries in their correct proportions
What are the lines that run horizontally on a map.
The latitude lines.
What are the lines that run vertically on a map.
The longitude lines.
What are the longitude and latitude lines used for.
To locate specific places accurately.
illustrates the different types of natural resources and economic activities of an area
economic activity map
uses variations in color to show the long term weather patterns of a region
climate map
shows features of the Earth such as elevation, bodies of water, or types of vegetation
physical map
uses variations in color to demonstrate the number of people living in certain areas
population density map
illustrates the boundaries between states and countries
political map
what is a cartogram
A cartogram is a type of map that uses a variable other than area to display countries
what is an additional source of data
a population pyramid
what does GIS stand for
geographic information system
Focuses on the physical placement of geographic features. The use of maps and globes is essential to understanding this element.
The World in Spatial Terms
Examines the common characteristics of regions, including their existing physical and human aspects. Culture is also an important part of this element.
Places and Regions
This element includes the process and patterns that shape the world’s surface. It also examines the different ecosystems of the Earth and their distribution.
physical systems
Focuses on the distribution, migration, and settlement of human populations. Human systems also include economic systems and the use of resources, as well as how humans interact with one another.
human systems
