lesson 1 Flashcards
(13 cards)
Define Geography
The study of the world, its people, and the landscape they create.
Define Landscape
All the human and physical features that make a place unique.
Define Social science
A field that focuses on people and the relationships among them.
Define Regions
A part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from sourrounding areas.
Geography (GRAPES)
Location, Place, Movement, Regions, Landforms, Human Environment interactions
Religion (GRAPES)
- Monotheistic, polytheistic
- Gods and goddesses
- Beliefs, about the world, life and death
- Practices
- Myths and other texts
Achievements (GRAPES)
- Language
- Math and Science
- Architecture
- Inventions
- Art and Literature
- Technology
Politics (GRAPES)
- Government
- Rights , Laws
- Leaders
- Wars
- Peace
Economics (GRAPES)
- Resources
- Products
- Trade
- Specialized Jobs
- Currency, Money
- Taxes
Social Structure (GRAPES)
- Social classes
- Status, power
- Family structure
- Rolls of men, women and children
- Education system
What do geographers do?
Geographers gather data, then study it and make observations.
Two examples of Regions?
Rocky mountain, Sahara desert, (many others)
Why do geographers do what they do?
Geographers want to learn how people act around the world. they se how events and ideas effect other regions.
