Geography
Physical Geography
Human geography
Maps (basics)
Maps (advanced)
100

Geography

the study of the Earth

100

Define physical geography

The study of the land and its features.

100

Define Human Geography

Learning about the people and their culture(s)

100

Globe

a sphere with the map of the Earth on it

100

scale

the size of the map or globe compared to the Earth itself

200

The two halves of geography

physical and human

200

climate

average weather of a location over time

200

Human activity has little impact on geography.

False

200

physical map

map that shows/highlights landforms

200

projection

method of transferring a map from the curved surface of the Earth to a flat map

300

Plate tectonics (There are 4 specific parts that you should include in your answer.)

The theory that the crust of the Earth is broken into large plates that float on the mantle and shape the surface of the earth.

300

Vegetation

the plant life growing in an area

300

migration

movement of people from one place to another

300

political map

map that shows/highlights political boundaries, such as those of a country or state

300

latitude/longitude 

The grid of lines on a map. The horizontal lines (parallels) measure distance north or south from the equator. The vertical lines (meridians) measure distance east and west from the Prime Meridian.

400

Describe the relative location of Houston with 3 examples. Use at least ONE direction word such as North, South, East, or West.

South of Dallas,  West of Galveston, West of the Gulf of Mexico, North of Mexico, East of Austin, etc

400

Name 6 landforms

mountains, rivers, plateau, mesa, valley, plain, escarpment, etc

400

Culture

the customs, ideas, beliefs, and skills of a people

400

absolute location/relative location

The location of a place compared to another place. The exact location of a place, using latitude and longitude. 

400
Mercator projection

map that distorts as you get further away from the equator

500

Explain how the study of geography can be useful in urban planning.

Studying geography helps understanding the patterns and risks for an urban area. (For example, people in Galveston built a sea wall to protect against hurricanes after learning about the area's vulnerability to storms.)

500

What is the difference between weather and climate, and why does that distinction matter?

Weather is the day-to-day condition of the atmosphere, while climate is the average weather patterns over a long period. This distinction is important because it helps us understand long-term trends and plan accordingly, rather than focusing on short-term variations.

500

Explain how physical and human geography are connected. Give an example.

Physical and human geography are connected because the physical environment influences how people live, and people shape their environment. For example, in Texas, the Rio Grande Valley's rich soil (physical geography) attracted farmers who cleared land for crops (human geography).

500

Equator/Prime Meridian

Imaginary lines that divide the Earth into hemispheres. Equator separates the North and South, the Prime Meridian separates the East and West.

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