Vocabulary Match up
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study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create.
geography
hydrology
study of water on Earth
a flat drawing that shows all or part of Earth's surface
map
This theme of geography describes features that make a site unique.
place
Cutting of trees on a large scale is known as
Deforestation
What is all of the names of Keller MS Admin?
Lugo, Gaunt, Wilson, Hickman
part of the world that has one or more common features that distinguish it from surrounding areas.
region
cartography
science of making maps
a spherical, or ball-shaped, model of the entire Earth
globe
People dancing and interacting would best describe which theme of geography?
human-environment interaction
What is the movement of people from one place to another with intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily, at a new location?
human migration
What are the names of all 8th Social Studies teachers?
Evans, Huff, Brooks, Pena
Scientific study of life
Biology
Meteorology
study of weather and its causes
images can be taken and information gathered by these, to help geographers make accurate maps.
satellite
This theme of geography describes where something is.
location
The two main branches of geography are _________ geography and _________ geography.
physical
human
Who is the 2nd largest canyon in the continental U.S (hint: It's in Texas (not grand canyon)?
Palo Duro Canyon
five major ideas used to organize the study of geography.
themes
human geography
study of the world's people, communities, and landscapes
geographers use technology (a type of __________ programs) to create, update, and compare maps.
computer
This theme looks at how people and things change location.
movement
What is the process where new forests are planted across land without trees?
afforestation
What states border Texas?
New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana
all the features that makes a place unique.
landscape
physical geography
study of the world's landforms, bodies of water, and other natural features.
Device that shows the cardinal directions used for navigation. (North, South, East, West)
Compass
What are the five (5) themes of geography?
location (where something is)
place (features that make a site unique)
regions (areas that share common characteristics)
movement (how and why people and things move)
human-environment interaction (ways people interact with their environments)
An imaginary line around the Earth forming a great circle.
equator
What will Coach Pena's new job title be and where is he headed?
Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator in East Dallas (DISD)