geography
the study of people, environments, and resources.
irrigate
bring water to farmland
what is a globe?
sphere like the earth-represents the sizes and shapes accurately.
altitude and distance from the equator affect what?
Climate
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Sponge Bob Square Pants.
history
things that happened in the past
cartographer
develops maps
What is the name is the Physical Region that the state of Pennsylvania is located in?
Appalachian Mountains
Marine, Steppe, Tropical, and Tundra are considered what in the United States.
Major Climates
Sunglasses, sunscreen, towel, umbrella- these are items that you take with you to the _____________.
Beach
standard time zone
world is divided into 24 time zones
plateau
hill/mountain with a flat top
Give an example of exact location...
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hot days, cold nights, little rain fall
What is 12 x 4 =
48
high, steep, rugged land
Mountain
narrow strip of land
isthmus
This map shows the correct size and shape of land masses and is accurate between land and water.
Robinson Projection Map
What major climate is the state of Pennsylvania located in?
Humid Continental
This name comes before "Pieces," "Fast Break," and "Peanut Butter Cup."
Reese's
hemisphere
earth is cut into 4-Northern hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Eastern, and Western.
streams or small river that flow into a larger body of water
tributary
What are the 5 themes of Geography?
location, place, interaction between people and environment, movement, and region.
This map shows true shape of landmasses but it distorts size from place to place. It is Square!
Mercator Projection
Name 4 of the 8 physical regions of the United States...
Pacific Coast, Intermountain, Rocky Mountain, Interior Plains, Coastal Plains, Canadian Shield, Hawaii