What word does this define?
These are dynamic, constantly impacting history, and evolving over time. They can spread across different societies, leading to new forms and influences.
Cultures
What is diversity?
Diversity- Cultural variety
What kind of photograph is taken of the Earth's surface from the air, usually in an aircraft or drone?
Aerial Photograph- taken of the Earth's surface from the air, usually in an aircraft or drone
What word does this define?
Useful material found in the environment
natural resource
What is deforestation and what does it lead to?
Deforestation- The loss of forest cover in a region which can lead to the loss of species and biodiversity
FUN QUESTION: Are you going to keep studying for this test if it is on Monday for you?
If it is today, are you going to do your very best and are you paying super close attention right now so you can crush it?
YES!
What is the active process of acquiring knowledge of the natural world?
Science
What word does this define?
Different ways to map the Earth's spherical surface onto a flat plane, inevitably causing distortion
(Distortion- loss of accuracy in the size or position of objects on the map)
Projections- Different ways to map the Earth's spherical surface onto a flat plane, inevitably causing distortion
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources? (give me more than one is renewable and the other is not)
Renewable- earth or people can replenish within a time frame for modern use
Nonrenewable- cannot be replaced within a relatively short period, making their supply finite and requiring careful management
What word does this define?
An effect on someone or something not involved in the activity
Spillover
What is cultural diffusion?
Cultural Diffusion- the spread of cultural traits from one culture to another
What it irrigation?
Irrigate- supply water to crops
What word does this define?
The amount of area a given space on the map corresponds to in the real world
Scale- The amount of area a given space on the map corresponds to in the real world
What word does this define?
Nonrenewable resource that is formed from the remains of plants and animals over millions of years
Fossil Fuels
FUN QUESTION: Who is the best teacher ever for spending hours making all 3 of these jeopardies for us?
Ms. Stafford!
What word does this define?
an unfair preference or dislike of something, often leading to the omission of facts that don't support the author's viewpoint.
Bias- an unfair preference or dislike of something, often leading to the omission of facts that don't support the author's viewpoint.
Identifying bias is crucial for evaluating a source's reliablity.
What are the 4 of the 5 key elements of a map?
Title
Key
Locator Map
Scale Bar
Compass Rose
What is the Geographic Information System?
GIS- A computer based system that stores and uses information linked to geographic locations on the Earth's surface
What are the differences between Physical Maps, Political maps, and Special Purpose Maps?
Physical maps shows the natural features of an area

Political Maps show the political units of the area (borders, countries and states)
Special Purpose Maps show location and distribution of human or physical features (ex: train tracks)
What word does this define?
Refers to the place where specific cultural traits originate and develop
Cultural Hearth - Refers to the place where specific cultural traits originate and develop
What is a
primary source-
vs
secondary source-
(Include an example for each)
primary source- first-hand, original account of an event or topic created by someone who was present or directly involved (ex: diary, letter, photo)
secondary source- second-hand account that interprets, analyzes, or summarizes information from primary sources rather than providing direct, first-hand evidence. (ex: history book, textbook, documentary)
What is technologies role in standard of living?
Standard of Living- level of comfort enjoyed by a person or society
Tech advancements significantly raise the SOL, making daily life more comfortable. They accelerate cultural diffusion, exposing people to global traits instantly.
What are the key features of a Mercator Map, Equal Area Map, and a Robinson Map?
Mercator- shows correct shapes and directions, but distorts sizes and distances
Equal Area- preserves correct land mass sizes but distorts shapes and directions
Robinson- considered most right, balances size and shape though edges can be distorted
What is biodiversity?
The variety of living things in an ecosystem
Give two examples of ways technology has made people less dependent on the environment around them.
I'll decide! One of mine would've been we need less paper than when I was in school because now we rely mostly on computers!