GRAPES Flashcards
What is G. R. A. P. E. S?
An acronym, or an abbreviation where each letter stands for a different word
What does each letter in G. R. A. P. E. S. stand for?
Geography
Religion
Achievements
Politics
Economics
Society
What will we use GRAPES to help us learn about?
different ancient civilizations in world history
What is a civilization?
the society, culture, and a way of life in a particular region
What is geography?
the study of Earth’s physical and cultural features.
What are the four examples of geography?
location, landforms, environment and climate
What is location?
the exact spot of a natural or human made feature in the world, which is often identified in relation to other places
What are landforms?
the natural features of the land’s surface
What is climate?
the average weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time
What is an environment?
All the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area
What does geography affect?
human settlement
