Definitions
Define Geography
is the study of the physical features and human population on earth.
What are settlement patterns?
the way that buildings and houses are distributed in a settlement.
Explain Agriculture.
People need food to live. Areas that are capable of growing agriculture (food) to support the population.
What country are the Spartans from?
Greece
Define Physical Geography
The study of natural resources and features on earth
What are the 3 settlement patterns?
linear, scattered, and clustered
Explain Water.
Water is essential to life. Regular access to water is key for settlement placement.
What is the population density formula?
Population/ Area in Km2
Define Human Geography
The study of economic systems, cultures, human impacts and migration.
when settlement has been established in a line like a pattern. Usually along waterways.
Areas where settlement has historically occurred and are still growing today. For example, the French arrived in Canada and settled along the St. Lawrence River. This population continues to grow.
This geographic question has to do with impact and relevance.
Why care?
Migration
Th movement of people from one area to another.
Explain Scattered settlement patterns.
when settlement has been established in an area where living conditions make it difficult to support large amounts of people.
Explain Economic.
People want to love where plentiful economic opportunities exist.
This geographic question has to do with causes and context.
Why there?
Demographics
Population statistics for a certain aea.
Explain Clustered settlement patterns.
when settlements have been established very close to each other.
Explain Natural Disasters.
Natural disasters create complications for populations. Earthquakes are a challenge presented by earth and people have used this opportunity to design buildings to withstand the impact.
This geographic question has to do with location and distribution.
What is where? OR
What is there?