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2 types of Geography
Physical and Human
Definition of Geography
A detailed study of the earth and how people interact with it and eachother.
Be fruitful, multiply, replenish, subdue the earth, have dominion. Gen 1:28
Creation Mandate
An imaginary line running from the north pole to the south pole
A Meridian
Compass Rose
Shows the orientation of the map. N,E,S,W
Religion, Institutions, Social Groups, Aesthetics, and Physical Environment.
Culture Definition
A system of customs, traditions, and habits to make something of the world.
The distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees
Longitude
Map Legend
Area on a map that shows the meaning of symbols used on a map
Map Scale
Marked line on a map that indicates distance relationship (Ex. 1 inch=100 miles)
Temperature, Humidity, Wind, Atmospheric Pressure, and Precipitation.
Globe Definition
Spherical representation of the earth.
Advantage of globe= almost perfect accuracy
The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees
Latitude
Advantages of GIS and GPS over paper maps and globes
More accurate, more complete info, and more up to date.
Relief maps
Physical maps that show specific changes in elevation
3 climate zones and what the weather is like there
Tropics: Warm/Humid
Polar regions: Cold/Minimal sunlight
Temperate: Cold/Dry/Varied Climate
Map Definition
Generally flat representation of parts or all of the earth
Advantage of map=more detailed than a globe
Great Circle
0 degree longitude line and the 180 degree longitude line, divides the earth into the eastern and western hemispheres
Thematic Map
Maps that show gathered information about a region or nations climate, population, or resources.
Contour lines
Lines that show one specific elevation on a relief map
What are the 5 themes of Geography? (MRHELP)
Movement, Region, Human Environment Interaction, Location, and Place.
Line of longitude designated at 0 degrees, from where we count all other meridians
Prime Meridian
Solstice
When the sun reaches its greatest angular distance from the equator
Latitude Zones
A geographical division of the earth based on imaginary lines
The 2 Tropics and their definitions
Tropic of Cancer- In the northern hemisphere the sun is overhead
Tropic of Capricorn- In the southern hemisphere the sun is overhead