Map Skills / History Tools
What are the five themes of geography?
Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Region, Place, Location
What is climate?
The average condition of weather over many years
What is birth rate?
The number of live births per 1,000 people in a year.
What is culture?
The beliefs, customs, practices, and behavior of a particular nation or group of people
What is Ms. Ubiles' dog's favourite food?
Chocolate
What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?
A primary source was created during the time period by people who were there and secondary sources were created after, perhaps by people who weren't there
What is weather?
The condition of the air and sky at a specific time.
What is urbanization?
When people move from rural areas to urban areas
What is stadard of living?
The level of comfort enjoyed by a person or society
What three subjects does Ms. Ubiles teach?
Civics, Geography, and Financial Literacy
What is prehistory?
The time period before humans wrote
What are the three most important factors of climate?
Temperature, precipitation, and wind
What is an example of a pull factor?
Job opportunities, inexpensive land, higher wages, better education
What is cultural diffusion?
As people move from one place to another, they bring beliefs and practices from the first place with them
What book series does Ms. Ubiles have a tattoo for?
Percy Jackson
What is archaeology?
The study of ancient cultures through the examination of artifacts and other evidence
How do temperatures in low latitudes differ from temperatures in middle latitudes?
It's almost always hot in the low latitudes, while the middle latitudes are warm in summer and cool in winter
What is an example of a push factor?
Not enough jobs or opportunities to earn a living, natural disasters, wars, political upheaval
What is the difference between a nuclear family and an extended family?
Extended family is grandparents, cousins, etc and a nuclear family is parents and children
What is Ms. Ubiles' NEW (!!!!) favourite energy drink?
Bloom Crisp Apple 🙂↕️
What do historical maps show?
Information about a place in a certain period of time (ex- major cities, buildings, population density, etc)
How does the physical environment affect how humans live?
It determines where they live, what they eat, and how they will make money
What factors impact population distribution?
Physical geography, availability of natural resources, industrialization
What do you think are the most important parts of culture?
Music, literature, religion, art, language, customs
How long has Ms. Ubiles' hair been pink?
Ten years!