Geograhfy Flashcards
(23 cards)
Longitude
The vertical lines that measure where things are from west to east.
Latitude
The horizontal lines that measure things from earth to south.
Reigon
an area separated by specific characteristics; religion, culture, landscape, etc.
Geography
the studyof Earth’s physical features; it’s land, water, air and living organisms.
Five themes of geography
Place,location,human interaction,region,movement
Location
Location tries to explain where a place there is relative location and absolute location.
What is the difference between relative location and absolute location?
Relative locations tells you where a place is relevant to another place. Absolute location tells you where it is.
What is place?
Place explains what a place is like it’s physical features, and other characteristics about it.
What is human environment interaction?
Environment interaction helps. Explain how people have modified their environment to help them survive.
What is movement.
Movement helps to explain how things, goods or other objects are moved around by people or naturally.
What is a region?
Region tries to explain how places are similar, and how they can be classified into groups.
Resouse
man-made or natural resources that humans need or value; they can be renewable or nonrenewable.
What is the equator? 
The equator is a horizontal line going around the earth
What is the prime meridian?
 the prime meridian, is a horizontal line going around the Earth.
Can I create a compass memory?
Yes
Can I use coordinates to find locations?
Yes
Can I use locations to find approximate coordinates?
Yes
What is a map key?
A math key is a part of a map that tells you certain color, coatings, and or information you need to know about the back
What is the difference between a math scale and a mapcompass?
A map compass tells you which direction is which, in a math scale tells you how big the map is in proportion real life
What is a climate map?
Climate map tells you the weather temperatures and things like that
What do physical maps show?
Physical map of Lakes Rivers mountains, and other physical features
What do political math show?
Political match, show, state country, and other political borders.
How many regions are in the us and what are they
5 northeast southeast west mid west souhwest
