Unit 1 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is physical geography?
The study of Earth’s natural features and processes.
What is human geography?
The study of how human activity affects or is influenced by Earth’s surface.
What are the 4 concepts of geographic thinking?
Spatial significance, Patterns and trends, Interrelationships, Geographic perspective.
What is spatial significance?
Understanding why a location is important based on physical characteristics and human interactions.
What are patterns and trends?
Observing repeated characteristics in natural or human environments using data.
What are interrelationships in geography?
Connections between the natural world and human activity.
What is geographic perspective?
Examining issues from multiple viewpoints: environmental, political, economic, and social.
Name 3 visual tools used in geography.
Maps, charts, graphs.
What are statistics used for in geography?
To analyze numerical data related to environmental or human patterns.
What is remote sensing?
Using satellites or aircraft to observe Earth’s surface.
What does GPS stand for and do?
Global Positioning System; provides exact location on Earth.
What is GIS?
Geographic Information System — combines map data with other data to analyze patterns.
What is a map projection?
A method of representing the 3D Earth on a flat surface.
What is the Mercator map good for?
Showing the shape of land masses.
