BASIC CONCEPTS OF GEOGRAPHY
What is geography the study of?
Space, interactions, transformations, and how humans interact with their environment over time.
Name two main tools of geography.
Maps, globes, satellite images, GIS, GPS, remote sensing, aerial photographs.
What is a map?
A visual representation of the Earth’s surface.
Name one natural element.
Rivers, hills, climate, vegetation, soil, relief.
Name one physical process that changes land.
Weathering, erosion, deposition, volcanism, tectonic activity.
What is geographic space?
The result of interaction between natural conditions and human decisions.
Which tool provides precise location anywhere on Earth?
GPS (Global Positioning System).
What does a political map show?
Countries, states, cities, and human-made boundaries.
Name one social element.
Population density, schools, hospitals, housing, transportation.
What is the lithosphere?
The solid outer part of the Earth (land and rocks).
What are the two main branches of geography?
Physical geography and human geography.
Which tool integrates satellite data with social, economic, and political information?
GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
What does a physical map represent?
Natural features like mountains, rivers, deserts, and oceans.
Name one cultural element.
Traditions, language, religious sites, historical buildings, public art.
What is the hydrosphere?
All water on Earth.
What does physical geography study?
Earth’s natural environment and processes (atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere).
What is remote sensing?
Collecting information about Earth without direct contact using satellites and sensors.
What is a thematic map?
A map that focuses on a specific topic (population, climate, economy, development).
Name one economic element.
Markets, industries, services, employment zones.
What is a geosystem?
Interconnected physical components of Earth interacting dynamically.
How do physical geography and human geography influence each other?
Human activities affect natural systems, and natural conditions influence human settlement and development.
Which tool is best for studying urban growth and deforestation?
Satellite Images
Why are globes more accurate than maps?
Because they show size, shape, distance, and direction without distortion.
Name one political element.
Administrative boundaries, laws, zoning regulations, public institutions.
Name two natural cycles.
Water cycle, rock cycle, carbon cycle.