Studying Geography
What is Geography?
The study of the world, its people and landscapes they create.
2 main branches of geography
Human and physical geography.
What are the 5 themes of geography?
The 5 Themes of Geography are a way to help understand and study the world and how people interact with it.
What is Longitude ?
Are imaginary vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole.
What is a continent?
A continent is a large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a collective region.
One example of geography
Landforms , climate , soil , rivers etc
What is human geography?
Physical geography is the branch of geography that studies the natural features and processes of the Earth. It focuses on things that are part of the physical environment, not made by humans.
Tell me the 5 themes of geography?
The five major themes of geography are
Location , Place , Human - Environment
Interacion , Movement , and Regions.
What is Latitude?
Are imaginary horizontal lines that circle the Earth east–west
Tell me the 7 continents
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
Why is Geography a science?
Because it uses observation, data, and evidence to explain patterns on Earth.
What is Human Geography?
Human geography is the branch of geography that studies people and how they interact with the Earth.
The difference between location and place
Location is the particular place or position.
Place refers to the landscape.
What is the equator?
The Equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth right in the middle, dividing it into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
What is cartography?
Cartography is the science, art, and practice of creating, designing, and studying maps.
What is a social science?
A social science is a field that studies people and the relationships among them.
5 branches geography
1)Human
2)Physical
3)Cartography
4)Hydrology
5)Meteorology
What is Human environment Interaction?
How people adapt and modify the environment.
What is Longitude?
Are imaginary vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole.
What are formal regions?
Defined by government or physical features (e.g., Europe, Sahara Desert).
Why is Geography called a social science?
A social science is a field that studies people and the relationships among them.
What is meteorology?
Meteorology is the branch of science that studies the atmosphere and weather.
The differences between absolute location and relative location
What is a grid?
A grid is the system of horizontal and vertical lines (latitude and longitude) drawn on maps and globes that help us locate places on Earth.
Defined by a function or connection (e.g., a metropolitan area).