Unit 1 Flashcards
To be a master of Human Geography (16 cards)
The study of where things are found on Earth’s surface and the reasons for the location
Define Geography
a branch of geography that deals with the study of communities, culture, economies, and interactions
Define Human Geography
the branch of geography dealing with natural features and processes.
“Define Physical Geography”
What is the difference between Human and Physical Geo?
One deals with interaction and the other land…
show boundaries of countries, states, and counties, the location of major cities, and they usually include significant bodies of water
“What is Political map”
focus on physical features of the place. Identify and list as many of the distinguishable physical features of the place as you can.
“What is Physical Map”
The map that tells a story and demonstrates a theme in a geographic area
“What is Thematic Map”
How do Geographers describe where things are?
scale, space, connection
the science of map making
Cartography
The exact spot an object is found on a coordinate system
Absolute Location
The position of an object based on where other objects are around it.
Relative Location
- As a reference tool to discover the absolute and relative location of an object
- As a communication tool
What two ways do geographers use maps?
It has changed and adapted as we change the way we communicate with the world.
“What is the progression of early world map”
provide people with essential means of making sense of the world and of storing and recalling information about the patterns of Earth’s physical and human features.
Define Mental Map
- Finding our way from point A to point B
- Organizing and storing information for future reference
- A way to make meaning
Three ways we use mental maps
daily cyclical movements
Define Activity Spaces
