Word Play/Defintions
The pattern of weather over a long period of time
Climate
This specific term describes natural shapes on Earth like mountains and canyons, but excludes oceans and rivers.
landforms
An area defined by shared natural or cultural characteristics, like "The Midwest" or "The Sahara Desert."
Region
All of the plants, bushes, and trees that grow naturally in a specific area
vegetation
This broader term includes both landforms and bodies of water.
Physical feature
If you are looking at a map covered in bright colors showing where corn, wheat, and rice are grown, you are looking at this specific kind of map.
Thematic map
ny action that relates to the making, buying, and selling of goods and services
economic activity
Weather tells you what is happening outside right now. This term tells you the weather pattern over decades.
Climate
A city has massive skyscrapers, tiny apartments, and millions of people packed together. A geographer would say this city has a very high________.
Population density
A map that focuses on a single specific topic, like rainfall or population
Thematic map
Total population is just the number of people. This term measures how crowded an area is on average per square mile.
Population density
Logging companies cutting down trees in a rainforest is an example of a conflict between these two vocabulary terms.
Economic Activity and vegetation