Mapping the Earth
A massive land formation; there are 7 of them in the world
Continents
How humans interact with their environment
Human-Environment interaction
Any physical process that shapes the Earth's surface
Physical System
This zone is known for being incredibly cold and having little access to light
Polar Zone
A flat diagram showing part or all of the world
A Map
On a map, this tells you what key items are, such as a mountain, restaurant, or landmark
Legend
How people or objects get from one place to another
Movement
How geography is used to answer questions about the past and predict the future
Uses of Geography
An example of this zone would be the Amazon Rainforest
Tropical Zone
The study of the weather & how to predict it
Meteorology
Any naturally formed body on the earth's surface
Landform
Where something is at
Location
How humans interact with the environment & how the environment interacts with humans
Environment & Society
These types of zones have four distinct seasons
Temperate Zone
A source that is made after the fact, such as a book, newspaper, or pamphlet
Secondary Source
These types of maps show natural features such as mountains, rivers, or forests
Physical Maps
Areas that share common characteristics
Region
This is the idea of using tools & maps to gain and interpret knowledge
The World in Spatial Terms
This sub group of the temperate zone is an area that has no surrounding water
Continental Zone
What are the two main types of geography?
Physical & Human
These lines go up and down on the globe, in relation to the Prime Meridian
Longitude
An example of this theme would be the World's Largest Frying Pan in Brandon, Iowa
An example of this element of geography is how The Hoover Dam provides energy for much of Las Vegas, Nevada
Give an example of a place that would be classified as a Maritime Zone
Anywhere that borders an ocean
What is the town in which the Prime Meridian aligns with?
Greenwich, England